Join MAG Artist Saija Maureen to explore the works of George Littlechild on May 15, 2024 at 6:30 pm.

“If I were to ask myself why I create the art I do; I would have to answer: It is what I was born to do. It is my passion, my joy, as my art has been there throughout my life’s journey!” – George Littlechild

George Littlechild is a Plains Cree artist from Edmonton, Alberta. He uses a range of techniques in his colourful art pieces, all of which speak to social and political experiences of First Nations people.

We will get the chance to tour his exhibition Here I Am, Can You See Me? right here in the MAG’s galleries, and then explore the technical elements of his portraiture style with our own art project inspired by his work.

Join MAG Artist Saija Maureen for our Making Art History program to explore Symbolism on March 20, 2024 at 6:30 pm.

In the late 19th century, some artists from France, Belgium, and Russia decided to get weird with it. In response to the focus on realism in popular art at the time, the Symbolist movement sought to represent deep truths about the spirit, the psyche, and the human condition through metaphorical images.

This movement of both poetry and painting birthed some truly strange and beautiful artworks. Some artists we’ll look at include Odilon Redon, John William Waterhouse, and Charles Guilloux, and we’ll follow up the lecture with a painting using our own symbolist approach!

Join MAG Artist Saija Maureen for our Making Art History program to explore Abstract Expressionism on January 17, 2024 at 6:30 pm.

We will explore the emergence of abstract expressionist art, specifically the artists Mark Rothko, Jackson Pollock, and Robert Rauschenberg (the style of art that people look at and say, “Why is it special? My kid could do that!”) We’re going to delve into what made these artist’s works matter, and why they left a lasting mark on transforming what ‘art’ means!

Have you ever wanted to learn the history behind different art styles, and try your hand at creative projects that’s friendly for beginners? Making Art History is an exciting new program for artists and history aficionados. Each class starts with a brief lesson on art’isms’ (art movements) or artists in history, as well as contemporary artists, followed with a beginner-friendly art project.

Pre-register to guarantee a spot (drop-in available). All supplies are included with registration. For ages 14+.

We recommend arriving on time, as the mini lecture session will occur at the beginning of the program, followed by an art project that will allow participants to further immerse themselves in and understand the subject matter.

Join MAG Artist Saija Maureen to explore the art of Jean-Michel Basquiat on November 15, 2023 at 6:30pm.

Jean-Michel Basquiat’s neo-Impressionist paintings took the American art world by storm in the 1980s. Starting off as a graffiti artist influenced by the culture of Manhattan’s lower East Side, he eventually went on to become one of the youngest artists exhibiting at prestigious galleries, while creating work that was bold, brash, and never shied away to criticism of the racist and classist power structures that exist in American culture. We will do a deep dive on this spectacular artist, and create pieces inspired by his work.

Making Art History is an exciting new program for artists and history aficionados. Have you ever wanted to learn the history behind different art styles, and try your hand at creative projects that’s friendly for beginners?  Join us for a brief lesson on art’isms’ (art movements) or artists in history, as well as contemporary artists. Cost: $25+gst for members (get your free MAG Anniversary Membership), $30+gst non-members. Pre-register to guarantee a spot. Drop-ins available.

All supplies are included with registration. For ages 14+.

We recommend arriving on time, as the mini lecture session will occur at the beginning of the program, followed by an art project that will allow participants to further immerse themselves in and understand the subject matter.

Join MAG Artist Saija Maureen to explore the work of Georgia O’Keeffe on September 13, 2023 at 6:30pm.

Born in the little farmhouse town of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, Georgia O’Keeffe rose to prominence as a culturally important artist and feminist. She lived a complex life, and beautifully painted the world around her. We will dive into her fascinating life and works, and recreate one of her famous close-up flower paintings.

Making Art History is an exciting new program for artists and history aficionados. Have you ever wanted to learn the history behind different art styles, and try your hand at creative projects that’s friendly for beginners?  Join us for a brief lesson on art’isms’ (art movements) or artists in history, as well as contemporary artists. Cost: $25+gst for members (get your free MAG Anniversary Membership), $30+gst non-members. Pre-register to guarantee a spot. Drop-ins available.

All supplies are included with registration. For ages 14+.

We recommend arriving on time, as the mini lecture session will occur at the beginning of the program, followed by an art project that will allow participants to further immerse themselves in and understand the subject matter.