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Misericordia Hospital Exhibit
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Edmonton Art Club
est. 1921
Our History
Founded in 1921, the Edmonton Art Club (EAC) stands as Alberta's most enduring art organization, initiated by a dedicated group of fourteen Charter Members. Over the years, EAC has played a pivotal role in shaping the visual arts landscape of the province, fostering a community where artists and art enthusiasts converge. As a beacon of artistic expression, the club has not only witnessed but also contributed to the significant evolution of Alberta's cultural scene. Through its century-long journey, EAC has nurtured countless artists, hosted numerous exhibitions, and inspired the establishment of other art institutions. Its legacy continues to influence new generations, ensuring that the flame of creativity burns brightly in Alberta's artistic heritage. The EAC's commitment to artistic excellence and community engagement has solidified its status as a cornerstone of Alberta's cultural identity. learn more
100 Years of Mark Making
Emerging out of the Edmonton Art Association, which formed in 1914 under the auspices of the Edmonton Public School Board, the Edmonton Art Club was formed by a group of artists who wanted to develop and nurture the visual arts in the city. Their first meeting was held on October 6, 1921 in the Tegler Building studio of artist William Johnstone.
A jury of five selected 14 Charter Members: Arthur Adam, Theodora G. Adamson, Dr. Harry E. Bulyea, Robert Campbell, C. Lionel Gibbs, James Gillies, William Johnstone (president), Fred M. Kitchener (vice-president), William M. Kitchener, A.C. Macauly, Bérangère Mercier, J. Gordon Sinclair, Justina Springer and J. Davenall Turner. By the spring of 1922, the Club mounted its first exhibition of members’ work in the McLeod Building, inaugurating an annual tradition that continues to this day.
The Club’s constitution outlined three aims, which continue to inform its activities today: to propagate a generally wider, keener and more cultivated appreciation of the fine arts; to elevate the place of local artistic effort; and to encourage the production of original work among its members by the holding of exhibitions and co-operation in the sale of work. Since their founding, the EAC has maintained an active membership ranging from 20 to 50 members annually, and they continue to hold monthly critiques, annual exhibitions and to offer artists a supportive community.
