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Link to Work of the Week spotlights Blues music scene during Black History Month

Work of the Week spotlights Blues music scene during Black History Month

Date: Feb 14, 2022

The sculpture is a portrait of Edmonton blues singer Clarence “Big” Miller who was a popular figure in the Edmonton Blues scene.
    Link to Work of the Week celebrates Black History Month

    Work of the Week celebrates Black History Month

    Date: Feb 7, 2022

    February is Black History Month. This week spotlight is: "Searching for Freedom" featuring Colin Kaepernick by Fetsum Teclemarium.
    Link to Work of the Week celebrates Lunar New Year

    Work of the Week celebrates Lunar New Year

    Date: Feb 2, 2022

    This week's Work of the Week is "Fortune Cookie" by Peter Greendale
    Link to Work of the Week | “Magpie” by Bruno Canadien

    Work of the Week | “Magpie” by Bruno Canadien

    Date: Jun 11, 2021

    This week’s Work of the Week is “Magpie” by Bruno Canadien.
    Link to Work of the Week: Asian Heritage Month

    Work of the Week: Asian Heritage Month

    Date: May 28, 2021

    May is Asian Heritage Month, so we're celebrating by showcasing a few of the diverse artworks in our collection by Canadians of Asian descent!
    Link to Work of the Week: "Tents" by John K. Esler

    Work of the Week: "Tents" by John K. Esler

    Date: May 21, 2021

    This week's Work of the Week is "Tents" by John K. Esler.
    Link to Work of the Week Celebrates Asian Heritage Month

    Work of the Week Celebrates Asian Heritage Month

    Date: May 14, 2021

    This week's Work of the Week celebrates Asian Heritage Month!
    Link to Work of the Week | "David Thompson Country" by Alvina Green

    Work of the Week | "David Thompson Country" by Alvina Green

    Date: Apr 30, 2021

    This week’s Work of the Week is "David Thompson Country" by Alvina Green.
    Link to Happy International Dance Day!

    Happy International Dance Day!

    Date: Apr 29, 2021

    Today's International Dance Day! Established in 1982 by UNESCO International Theatre Institute, International Dance Day falls on April 29 every year.
    Link to Work of the Week: "Wild Rose" by Annora Brown

    Work of the Week: "Wild Rose" by Annora Brown

    Date: Apr 23, 2021

    This week's Work of the Week is "Wild Rose" by Annora Brown.

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