Adventures & Attractions: Art Galleries & Artisans
Boomtown Architecture Camrose Main Street Project
Under the auspices of the Alberta Historical Resources Foundation, historic buildings in Downtown Camrose are being restored to an earlier time. More than a dozen buildings have so far been restored, including the first and oldest building in Camrose. Pickup you self-guided historic walk brochure at the Camrose Tourism Information Centre and watch for more restoration work this summer in Downtown Camrose.
address: 4949 - 50 Street Camrose, AB T4V 1P9
phone: 780-672-5191     
e-mail: camroses@telusplanet.net     
Boomtown Architecture Candler Art Gallery
One hour drive from Edmonton you will discover the enjoyable experience the Candler Art Gallery offers to all. Since 1976 this relaxed open atmosphere has provided exhibition space for and eclectic collection of the works of painters, potters, and sculptors.
New to the gallery are a variety of rocks and crystals as specimens, lamps, fountains, chimes, and a wonderful collection of jewelry. "How To" books and a complete selection of artists supplies makes for fun. Brows through the large choice of framed prints and delight in the color. You will have a very pleasurable experience.
contact person: Audrey Pfannmuller
address: 5002 - 50 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1R2
phone: 780-672-8401      alt. phone: 780-672-8404      toll-free: 1-888-672-8401      fax: 780-679-4121
e-mail: candler@syban.net      website: www.candlerartgallery.com
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Boomtown Architecture Donalda Gallery for the Arts
Donalda
Donalda Gallery for the Arts is located in Donalda's historical Imperial Bank of Canada building. The Gallery offers a breath-taking view of the Meeting Creek valley which is becoming well known to artists, photographers, and tourists for it's variety of scenic coulees and appealing hills, valleys, and ponds. Upstairs the Donalda Gallery features work by professional, emerging, and beginning artists from Donalda and surrounding communities. On this floor you will also find class rooms with instructors such as local water colourist Glenda Beaver who is well know as an art teacher in many rural Alberta centers. The basement space is nicely adapted to promoting the contemporary artistic viewpoints of Contemporary Art. Hours: May, June, September, Oct - 11 AM to 5 PM Sat & Sun. July and August - 11 AM to 5 PM Wednesday to Sunday. November to April....Closed
Donalda, AB
phone: 403-883-2255     
e-mail: Donaldag@telusplanet.net      website: www.donaldagallery.com
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Boomtown Architecture Hulley's Hideaway Cafe & Art Gallery
Jimmy Jock Boardwalk, Main Street Big Valley
Stop off for a homemade meal, goodies and Vivian's famous cinnamon buns. The gallery and cafe both display wonderful works by Vivian and Neil Hulley and are located on Jimmy Jock Boardwalk; Open Tues-Sat 10am-5pm and Sun. when the Stettler Steam Train is scheduled to arrive. Jimmy Jock Boardwalk is modeled after a frontier town main street.
contact person: Vivian or Neil Hulley
address: Box 370, Big Valley, AB T0J 0G0
phone: 403-876-2726     
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