Important Message

The health and well being of our members, visitors and community is paramount. In an effort to reduce and restrict the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, and in light of recommendations to reduce mass social gatherings, the Art Gallery of Algoma (AGA) is temporarily closing to the public effective as of Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 5:00 pm until further notice. Events and programs currently scheduled by the AGA have been canceled or postponed. Any tickets that have been purchased for events will be accepted when the AGA is reopened and resumes programming or will be refunded. Our staff will reach out to you in the next few days and work with you to make the best arrangements possible. The AGA will continue to monitor the situation and follow directives given by our Government and its agencies. Our staff will continue to work in the Gallery space and/or remotely as required. We will be responding to phone calls and emails. In addition, we will keep you posted regarding re-opening and scheduling of upcoming events through our website, by e-mail and/or through social media platforms. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and ask for your understanding as we get through this difficult situation together. Thank you for your support through this difficult time. All those affected by COVID-19 are in our thoughts and we wish them all the best for a speedy recovery. Stay safe and healthy and we look forward to seeing you soon at the AGA!

All the classes have been cancelled due to COVID-19

Saturday Art

Instructor: Annie King
​Ages: 5-8
Saturday Mornings 10am - Noon 
Saturday Afternoons 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Session 2: February 29 - April 18, 2020 (No class on March 21 for March Break & April 11 for Easter)
Session 3: April 25 - May 30, 2020

AGA Members	Non Members
$100	$125

Summer Art Classes

AM Class: 4-8 years old 9:30am - Noon
PM Class: 9-15 years old 1pm - 3:30pm

July 6-10          
AM Class: All Things Paper
Explore paper art! Create paper art through Origami, Paper Mache, Paper Quilling, and more!      
PM Class: Drawing
This week is a perfect week for you, if you have special interest in drawing. Participants will learn drawing techniques using different materials.
July 13-17        
AM Class: Drawing & Colouring 
Let’s have some fun with drawing and colouring! Participants will explore different drawing and colouring techniques adequate for their age. 
PM Class: Drawing, Painting, and more...
Participants will learn drawing and painting techniques using different mediums such as charcoal, graphite, acrylic, watercolour paintings and more! Use AGA exhibitions as inspiration to create your own artwork!
July 20 - 24      
AM Class: Animal Kingdom
This is a perfect week to tell us about pets you know or pets you would like to care for. Participants will be surrounded by pets created by using many different mediums.  
PM Class: Introduction to Abstract Expressionism
Learn about Abstract Expressionism which is an art movement that marked the beginning of New York City’s influence as the center of the Western art world in 1950s. These artists shared an interest in using abstraction to convey strong emotional content. This week will introduce the basic knowledge of some techniques they used. 
July 27 - 31     
AM Class: Disney World 
Create Disney Characters, Kingdoms, and iconic Disney objects while learning drawing, painting, and sculpture techniques.
PM Class: Imaginary World
Are you interested in all the creatures from Harry Potter or Fantastic Beasts movies? Create a fantasy world of your own where funny and strange creatures come to life through drawing, painting, and more!
Aug 4- 7         
AM Class: Sculpture & Structure
Discover the fascinating art of how things are built. Participants will learn the process of building from designing the plans to building them using different materials.  
PM Class: Animation
Learn Animation by creating your own characters and stories. Participants will create their own short animated film this week.
Aug 10-14      
AM Class: Cartoons & Animation
Create a world of your own where funny and creative characters come to life. Tell stories by using flip books, drawing on film and pop-up books.  
PM Class: Marvel & DC Comics
Attention Marvel and DC fans! Create your own comics inspired by Marvel and DC comics. You will create your own superheroes with different superpowers. Tell your own stories.
Aug 17-21     
AM Class: Unicorns & Trolls
Learn how to use different materials to create art. Practice drawing and painting. Build your own unicorns, mermaids and trolls!  
PM Class: Drawing in Fashion & Design
Are you interested in fashion and design? Learn how to draw and design fashion by designing your own patterns and clothing. 

Week	AGA Members	Non Members
5 Days week	$115	$140
4 Days week	$100	$125

HST will apply to children 14 years and above

Registration, Cancellation, and Refund Policy:

• Payment is due with registration

• Registration can be switched for another scheduled class if notification is given 7 days prior to the start of the class initially registered for.
• Refunds will be provided if AGA needs to cancel the class for any reason.
• Cancellation will be subject to $25 charge if the class is cancelled less that two weeks prior to the start date.

Click here to download the Registration Form.

REGISTRATION:
Pre-registration is required for all classes.  Register in person at the AGA Visitor Service Desk or by phone with credit card payment (Visa or MasterCard) at 705.949.9067 ext107 or email us.
Please register early as our programming availability cannot always be guaranteed. *A $25 non-refundable registration fee is required.

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Children's Birthday Party

The AGA can host children's birthday parties on Saturday's. Birthday parties include 1 hour of studio rental for art making.
Art making activities include:

• Painting
• Recycled materials Imagination Station
• Cartooning
• Superhero Capes/ Dress-up
• Pom pom making
• Origami​

Birthday parties are offered for children ages 5-12 years. Children under 5 years old require a special arrangement. Birthday party venue rentals cost $160 for 10 children, and $8 for each additional child. Two weeks notice is required to accommodate any requests.
 
For more information, call: 705-949-9067 ext. 107, or email us!​

View Birthday Party Rental Form

Give the Gift of Art

Become a member to get a discount on AGA classes!  The AGA Membership is a beautiful way to say ‘Art is valuable to our lives’. Support your local Art Gallery and open up the world of art to your family and friends! The AGA can issue a gift certificate in the name of your gift recipient with all the details about the membership or class they’re enrolled in.

For more information call the Gallery at 705 949-9067 ext. 107

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