24-A205 The Art Gallery of Alberta at 100! – Megan Bertagnolli
24-A205 The Art Gallery of Alberta at 100!
Founded as the Edmonton Museum of Arts in 1924, the Art Gallery of Alberta will be turning 100 this August! This course will take a look back at the history of Alberta’s oldest visual arts organization, highlighting its evolution over the past century. Topics will include an overview of the spaces it has inhabited and their architecture, highlights from its history as an organization, and a survey of some of the most impactful artists and exhibitions presented. If possible, there will be a field trip to the AGA to see the spring exhibitions.
Instructor:Â Megan Bertagnolli
Megan Bertagnolli holds an MA in the History of Art, Design and Visual Culture from the University of Alberta. With an extensive career in visual arts, Megan has worked at the Art Gallery of Alberta, taught post-secondary art history classes and has served on the boards of visual arts non-profits like SNAP. Recently, she curated the exhibition Lasting Legacy which showcased the history of visual arts at what was formerly the Department of Extension at the U of A. In addition, Megan runs her own boutique international art and travel tours, where she has taken people to destinations such as the Veneto in Italy, the Netherlands/Belgium, and Mexico City to experience first-hand the art and culture of those regions. Outside of the arts, Megan enjoys practicing Olympic weightlifting and spending time with her son, Miles.
