Allied Arts Council Lethbridge
318 7 St S T1J 2G2 Lethbridge, AB, Canada

**SECOND UPDATE** Internet in the downtown is back up! We are open. **UPDATE** The 7 Street Offices and AAC Works will be closed for the rest of today, Tuesday, March 9. We are currently experiencing internet issues in the downtown. Phone and email are currently unavailable. Please call Casa at 403.327.2272 if you have urgent business.

This month's #FirstFriday Feature Artist is Elaine Henderson. Elaine is a watercolour artist who primarily paints landscapes. She paints both real and imagined spaces that are simultaneously familiar and captivating. By painting landscapes she hopes to connect the viewer to the wilderness. Her work is masterfully painted and captures the beauty of the natural environment. You can purchase her paintings on our website [www.aacworks.ca] or in-person in our retail space. Elaine is one of many local artists represented in AAC Works - to check out more of her work go to her artist page Art By Elaine Henderson Happy First Friday! #firstfriday #featureartist #downtownlethbridge #shoplocal #supportlocal #yqlarts #aacworks #albertaartist #watercolour #painting #landscapeart

Do I need to start collecting GST on my pottery? I donated a piece of my art, can I get a tax receipt for that? Is my clarinet a liability or an asset? What’s the difference between a fee and an honourarium? My studio is in my apartment, can I claim that? Back by popular demand and just in time for tax season, Andrea Harper, CPA, with Avail Professional Accountants will be joining us on March 4th for our next ART/WORK webinar! Andrea will give artists advice on preparing and ...submitting tax returns. Bring your questions, not your receipts! Registration is FREE - follow the link below to go to our Event Page for registration details https://www.facebook.com/events/239267914510356 #taxtipsforartists #free #artwork #professionaldevelopment #PDsession #yql #yqlarts #taxtime #zoom #andreaharper #artists #albertaartists

Congratulations to Angeline Simon for being nominated for the National Gallery of Canada "New Generation Photography Award." Simon is one of 25 artists longlisted for the award - this year's winners will be announced on March 23rd. In addition to being an incredibly talented artist and photographer, Angeline Simon is Casa's Admin+Gallery Assistant and recent curator of "Unexpected Intersections" for AAC's popUP Gallery. We are lucky to have such a talented and ambitious artist on staff! @annngeline @natgallerycan @casalethbridge #newgenerationphotographyaward #photography #canada #canadianartist #nationalgalleryofcanada #emergingartist #award

AAC + Casa follow the guidelines given by Alberta Health Services. January 8, 2021 AAC Works will be open from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. We encourage customers to shop online at http://aacworks.ca as only 2 visitors at a time may visit. Curbside pick-up is available Monday through Friday. Curbside pick-up can be arranged on Saturdays at Casa. ... AAC 7 Street Office is closed as staff work from home. For membership and marketing services for AAC Members until December 23, please email or call as staff are working from home at 403.320.0555 or [email protected] All visitors will be required to maintain a social distance of two meters. As per City & Provincial bylaw, masks are required in all public spaces. Enhanced cleaning measures of our facilities will be taking place daily. For further information please call Casa at 403.327.2272, Monday through Friday, 10am to 6pm; or the 7 Street Office at 403.320.0555, Monday to Friday; 9am to 5pm. Casa Casa will be closed beginning Sunday, December 13 as per provincial mandate (December 8, 2020). Casa will be closed until January 21 based on the recent press announcement from the Alberta Government. Studio Access, Art Education Programs and The Gallery at Casa will not be available to the public until AHS lifts orders. Registration for winter classes is currently on-going for 2021. Please call us at 403.327.2272 to register. Class descriptions can be found online at casalethbridge.ca Students with classes affected by the on-going health orders will be contacted via email. Casa Creativity Kits with 6 different all-ages projects are being assembled and will be available for purchase through curbside pick-up at Casa and AAC Works from December 16 onwards. Please call 403.327.2272 to purchase and book a pick-up time. You can also purchase these through aacworks.ca. Curbside firings and pick-ups can be arranged as well as clay and clay canvas board sales. For further information please call Casa at 403.327.2272, Monday through Friday, 10am to 6pm; or the 7 Street Office at 403.320.0555, Monday to Friday; 9am to 5pm.

Are you interested in selling your work in AAC Works? This is a reminder that the Winter Deadline for submissions is Monday January 18, at 11:59PM. For more info on how to apply, go to [www.aacworks.ca] , under FAQ's - "How to Apply to the Store" - questions and completed applications can be sent to [email protected] #aacworks #callforsubmissions #callforartists #albertaarts #yqlarts #yycarts #local #localbusiness #downtownlethbridge #shoplocal #supportlocal

AAC 7 St. Office will be closed today, January 13, due to a power outage in the downtown core. Staff will be working from home.AAC 7 St. Office will be closed today, January 13, due to a power outage in the downtown core. Staff will be working from home.

AAC update - May 28, 2020 The AAC would like to announce a phased reopening of Casa and our 7 Street office commencing June 1, 2020. Clients must book an appointment in advance or be registered in a class to access the building. All clients will be required to maintain a social distance of two meters and it is recommended that they wear masks. Enhanced cleaning measures of our facilities will be taking place daily. Read complete details here: https://artslethbridge.org/impro...ving-co/covid-19-resources/ Please visit our website for a list of arts-related resources and on-line activities. If you have a link to on-line arts activities, support, programming, please share it with us! We will be updating regularly. *Please note all applications and nominations should be emailed to the office. #theartswillgetusthrough

We're starting something new this year - #FirstFridayFeatureArtist! Every first Friday AAC Works will feature an artist from the store showcasing their talent and familiarizing them to the Lethbridge community. Their profile and work will be on the main page of our website www.aacworks.ca for the entire month. This month we'll be featuring: Esther Neufeld! Esther works both two and three dimensionally - using fibre techniques including surface dying and painting, hand and mac...hine quilting, and felting in all forms. Her work in the store ranges from felted tea cozies with bright, colourful designs, and cards with reproductions of original felted images. ------- Interested in selling your work in AAC Works? The next deadline for submissions is January 18th at 11:59 PM, for information on how to submit visit: https://aacworksca.wpcomstaging.com/faq/ and read more in the How to Apply to the Store section or email the AAC Works Manager at [email protected] with questions. #yql #yqlarts #lethbridge #lethbridgeartists #felted #fibrearts #firstfriday #featureartist #aacworks #estherneufeld #alliedartscouncil #downtownlethbridge

AAC Works is filled exclusively with artists from Lethbridge and the southern Alberta community - making it super easy to shop and support local artists! With over 50 artists in the store you'll be sure to find something for the holidays. We will be launching our AAC Works online store on Dec 1st - so you'll be able to safely shop from home, with curb-side pick-up available. Keep your eyes peeled for more details! #supportlocal #shoplocal #localartists #yqlarts #yql #localartisans #alliedartscouncil #downtownlethbridge

The last video from our Kiosk Performance Series at Casa! This summer with assistance from the Heart of our City Digital Initiative, we filmed local performers on Rotary Square. It's always exciting to discover new talent in our city! Josh Nicol plays his own blend of classical, world and jazz guitar on a windy day outside of Casa. Casa Downtown Lethbridge BRZ City of Lethbridge- City Hall

The Community Development Unit regularly offers webinars on topics of interestest to non-profits and arts organizations. They offer services, such as strategic planning, board governance, building leadership capabilities, fund development and grant writing, evaluation, public and stakeholder engagement, developing partnerships, and collaborative relationships that are tailored to community groups, non-profit organizations, and volunteer teams. Today (January 6 at 3:00pm) the...y are offering a webinar on Pivoting Online. Next week (January 13) they begin to offer a series of board development workshops. On January 21 they are offering a Grant Writing workshop. https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/government-of-alberta-community

Today is the 4th day of Christmas at Casa!! Our online Christmas sale will be up until December 1st! Shop local this holiday season. Image of Alcohol Ink on Tile by Gaylz Gallery! www.christmasatcasa.ca... #yql #casalethbridge #shoplocal #downtownyql #lethbridge #yqlart

Don't forget to tune-in Saturday night at 7pm to screen two great documentaries about artist-led, community projects and for an Artist Q&A with Wreck City Artist/Founding Member Caitlind R. C. Brown and Wreck City Documentarian Ramin Eshraghi-Yazdi! FREE to stream and participate!

The first AAC ART/WORK PD event of 2021 is this Thursday at 6pm on Zoom. Register at http://bit.ly/ARTWORKAiR Join the AAC Education Manager and Professional Artist Katie Marie Bruce as she discusses Residencies. #yql #professionaldevelopment #artsleth #artsconnectsus #artwork

We're live! Be sure to visit our virtual holiday market a couple of times over the next 12 days! https://www.christmasatcasa.ca/

AAC Works & AAC 7 Street office will be closed from Dec. 24 until Jan. 3. Online orders will be processed on Jan. 4AAC Works & AAC 7 Street office will be closed from Dec. 24 until Jan. 3. Online orders will be processed on Jan. 4

Kiosk Performance Series at Casa! This summer with assistance from the Heart of our City Digital Initiative, we filmed local performers on Rotary Square. Jacy Kennelly (she/her) is a freelance producer, musician, and audio engineer based out of southern Alberta. With roots as a singer-songwriter, Jacy has been working diligently toward the advancement of her career in the music industry. Currently, Jacy is pursuing a music degree in the discipline of Digital Audio Arts while working as a stagehand and live engineer with Sonic Multimedia and as lead guitar for The Cody Hall Band. Casa Downtown Lethbridge BRZ City of Lethbridge- City Hall

The Allied Arts Council helped transition the Arts Alive and Well in the Schools in Our Homes virtual gallery into the public realm. Art’s Alive and Well in the Schools is a yearly art exhibit put on by all the Lethbridge city schools within the Holy Spirit Catholic School Board, Lethbridge School Division and École La Vérendrye. It is displayed in co-operation with the Southern Alberta Art Gallery and usually takes place annually in the spring. 2020 looked qu...ite different, in so many ways! In consideration of the current COVID reality, Art’s Alive and Well in the Schools became the virtual exhibition Art’s Alive and Well in Our Homes! The Art’s Alive and Well in Our Homes! exhibition consists of artwork created at home and submitted by children from all of the schools. The construction fencing panels at Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden visible from the Henderson Lake path incorporate a sampling of these artworks. See the full exhibition here: https://www.lethsd.ab.ca//instructional-services/arts-aliv The Construction fencing project was implemented by the City of Lethbridge Public Art Program, Lethbridge School Division and many young community artists. #YQL #YQLArts

The AAC office & AAC Works will be closed Monday, November 9 due to weather. Staff will be checking emails from home.The AAC office & AAC Works will be closed Monday, November 9 due to weather. Staff will be checking emails from home.

Join us for Christmas at Casa online November 20 at noon to midnight on December 1. Shop virtually and safely for original fine art and craft from local southern Albertan artists and artisans!