This is a must browse any time I find myself on Whyte. It's mostly known for the collection of…read moreamazing Edmonton prints, from maps to YEG art and they have an excellent framing service too. All your oicture needs in one place. There is a great collection of greeting cards and random gift ideas from jewelry to teapots! I went in looking for their Accidental Beach t-shirts. I just love that this place sells so many YEG-tastic items. I discovered they also have Accidental Beach caps which was a tough choice for me. I'm looking forward to sporting my new T-shirt :) The owner usually work in there everyday and today I had a great conversation with him - he is really pleasant. I look forward to my next perusal in Vivid Print!

One-of-kind spot for Edmontonia gifts. My favourite coffee mug was designed by one of the owners,…read moreand they have a lot of archival prints from the area and posters from local artists and illustrators. Their curated selection of books and stationery is also worth the browse.

First time at the gallery/studio & I absolutely could of spent a lot of money on neat gifts and…read moremore art for my walls. I restrained myself as I'm waiting to access my new living space and don't need more art sadly sitting in the dark of storage. However, I did stock up on cards that have her artwork on them (there's a deal if you buy 5) to brighten up the day for some friends and family. The gallery is located in the professional building and the entrance is accessible but the gallery itself might be tight in some spots if one has a wheelchair or even a walker. However, if there's something of interest, I'm sure Lorraine would be happy to bring items closer to a person as she's very personable and the whole time I m was there we were chatting about her gallery and the different items other artists have there. Literally a great mix of gift options as there's prints, pottery, jewellery, sculptures, cards, cloth items and even buttons with art designs. I was originally connected with Lorraine through my cousin. Like many of us, I wanted to do something to help those in Ukraine but make sure it was going somewhere useful. So what better way help by going through someone that is already connected to the country and doing a fundraiser. Lorraine has certain art that she's selling at various sizes on canvas for indoors or on another material for withstanding outdoors. She showed me what she printed for another customer to hang outside, and I was actually sad that I don't have a massive backyard to decorate (as it was simply beautiful!). I selected the canvas sunflower art with colourful fields in the background (sorry no photo of it until it's hanging on my wall in my new place!) but there's several options that she's offering for this fundraiser. It's not limited, so reach out to her if your interested in finding out more. She's really great at responding on Facebook and she has some flexibility with her hours at the gallery if the posted hours don't work and you want to schedule a specific time to meet her. Honestly, I recommend to stop by and take a look around. I now have this gallery on my list to take my family when they want to do a mini Edmonton trip to look at art or find unique Canadian gifts to send overseas.

Dear Latitude 53,…read more You are pretty flippin' cool. How is it that I've spent so much time over the years at Metro Billiards next door, yet I passed by your door and you remained unnoticed to me? Well, we finally met, and aren't you so lovely? A funky brick interior leading to an upstairs gallery, and one of the best patios this city has ever seen. The art? OK, it's a little weird. But the gorgeous patio and the awesome patio party made up for that. Plus, at least the inside was air conditioned! Until we meet again!

I haven't been here for awhile but I love the space. It's fun and always have a very interesting…read moreart pieces. There was unique sculptures of art and pictures that included modern influence. For example, the pictures had spoofs of simpsons, Minnie mouse, and Walmart. Lol The space is Awesome for weddings, parties, Christmas parties, and other events. There was plenty of space with vendors. If you have an open mind for great art and rustic space I highly recommend.

Agnes Bugera is a big name in the local art community, as she's the mastermind behind galleries…read moresuch as the Bearclaw and Gallery on Whyte. The Agnes Bugera Gallery houses more Canadian contemporary art, in paintings and sculptures. There are many works on display despite its average size for a gallery, although it's far from being cluttered and disorganized. A suggested staple stop for art collectors, if you're into contemporary art.

The McMullen Gallery is an art gallery in the University of Alberta Hospital and it's really great…read morethat people visiting the hospital have the opportunity to view art, attend events here, and occasionally purchase gifts. My most recent trip here was to view items from a Christmas sale, but I've also been here to browse more traditional art shows, or to attend lectures or events. It's nice as it is very transit accessible, available to all those visiting the hospital, and near the University so it's convenient for student/staff/professor populations as well. The space isn't overly large, and is often run by Friends of the University Hospital volunteers (depending on the nature of the event). Usually you can visit by paying a donation or for free, but some special events may have cost attached and sales obviously have a higher pricetag depending on the nature of the art on display/for sale.

The McMullen Gallery located in the University Hospital is an absolutely wonderful place for…read morepatients and their families, as well as hospital and university staff or anyone else who happens to be passing through, to go and enjoy art and a peaceful respite from the stress of daily life or being in a hospital setting. I used to work in the Clinical Sciences' building and would go to the McMullen Gallery on my lunch breaks. More recently my father-in-law was having surgery, so my mother-in-law, my husband and myself had a long day of waiting and trying to pass the time. The exhibit that was on was fantastic, featuring two local artists, and when we were finished looking at the art, we sat down in the chairs around a low table and just talked and looked at magazines. For an hour we were able to think a little bit less about what was going on and have a nice, calm place to be in without feeling at all like we were in a hospital. Patients were coming through as well and I think that's a really nice thing for them to be able to do. It's also worth noting that the gallery offers free drop-in art classes every Thursday from 2-4pm. If I lived or worked anywhere nearby I would love to take advantage of this. I also noticed that they are offering meditation classes! There are plenty of pamphlets and art magazines laid out at the desk. You can follow them on Twitter or Facebook to get updates about upcoming openings and shows.

Finally!! A company that understands customer service! I…read moreplaced an order over the internet one afternoon, receiving a confirmation immediately. The next day I received an email double confirming my order. I responded to say that I needed the product as soon as possible for an upcoming project. In less than 10 minutes they called me and we discussed my order. One of the items was not in stock and we were able to solve that problem immediately and not cause any delay in my order. As a matter of fact we spoke twice about product, each time they reached out by telephone and we were able to quickly and efficiently find a work around. I cannot express how wonderful it was to find a company that actually has customer service! Kudos to the staff at The Paint Spot. I really appreciate your help and attitude.

I don't buy a lot of stuff here, but it's the first place I go when I need anything crafts-y like…read more The coolest thing I bought was fabric printer paper. I like paint pens as well. I have not been to any of their art classes, but they always look well attended. The angle parking out front is always full. There is so much stock in there, it's overwhelming, but the staff is very helpful. It's technically off Whyte Ave, but I'm adding it to my cool East Whyte ave list.

Decent festival. Lots of different types of art. From amatuer artists to more established artists…read more A little bit for everyone. Spanning over several blocks in the whyte avenue area. Parking was dreadful. I would recommend using public transit. It is all walkable outside and is pet friendly. Bring cash as most artists did not take credit or debit. There was some live music all day at the McIntyre park with a kickoff pancake breakfast. Decent art festival.

It was great seeing the wide variety of art on offer. I am a little surprised at the extreme range…read morefrom amateur to professional but that adds to the charm. When we arrived this year, it started raining and falling pretty hard which drove a number of artists away. Unlike other festivals, art doesn't do that well in the rain so I get it. Most artists came back when the sun came out. If you are looking for a piece to purchase, this a great way to see a wide range of local artist to help you find the style that works for you best.

We purchased a lovely Fraser Brinsmead a while back. Due to some unfortunate damage recently, we…read morecontacted the gallery for advice. Lana and her staff were wonderful. They contacted Mr Brinsmead and he graciously agreed to repair the artwork for us. He did a fabulous job. We are so grateful for the gallery's excellent customer service and for the kindness of Mr Brinsmead.

From the owner: Since 1975, West End Gallery has been an essential part of the Western Canada art scene. Its…read morefounders, Dan and Lana Hudon, opened the gallery in Edmonton, AB, and quickly gained recognition for their commitment to quality and expert curation. In 1994, the gallery expanded to a second location in Victoria, BC, and has since built a reputation for exceptional service and high-quality artwork. Today, Matthew (Son) and his wife Jennifer continue this legacy as the new owners, committed to carrying on the dream that began over 47 years ago. West End Gallery has received numerous accolades, including recognition from The Edmonton Journal as the Best Gallery in Edmonton and The Times Colonist as the Best Gallery in Victoria. The gallery values its relationships with clients and strives to provide a pleasant and memorable experience every time they interact with them. The gallery's dedication to quality extends to its website, which offers a seamless online experience for art lovers worldwide

Recently I was looking for some paintings for my house after some renovations. I was interested in…read moresome of the artists on their website, so I decided to stop by the gallery. That was the start of a wonderful relationship with the gallery owner. She has shown me all sorts of paintings from gallery artists and has delivered the paintings and done the installations in my home. The paintings are fabulous and my home looks beautiful. The owner has spent time teaching me about composition and given me insights into the works of art and the artists. For anyone that wants beautiful and unique works of art for their home, I would highly recommend stopping by and visiting Scott Gallery. If I could give them 10 stars, I would!!

The Scott Gallery is located right by the Bearclaw Gallery, featuring contemporary Canadian art…read more Like all good galleries, it has plenty of open space and bright lighting, but not fluorescent ones to blind you. The lady who greeted me was warm and informative, telling me about the current exhibit (she reminded me of Maggie Gyllenhaal, oddly enough, but that's beside the point). The current exhibit is by Canadian artist Yuriko Kitamura, and consists mainly of mixed media on rice paper. It's really different from what I've seen in other galleries. Another choice gallery for art collectors.

Think of the Edmonton City Arts Centre as a cruise ship far out at sea, with lots of activities…read moreplanned to keep you happy. The catalogue headers give a good idea of the breadth available: cooking and baking, crafts and handiwork, dance, mind and body, music, photography, pottery and sculpture, silversmithing, soaps and lotions, theatre, visual art, and writing. The hunnybunny has done some silversmithing, pottery (pix added to this review), and painting, and we've done a cooking class together. There's a lot you can use to distract yourself from a particularly heavy snowstorm :-) The classes have been well planned and leave you with a nice artifact to commemorate your new (or growing) skill. The teachers personalities vary, so not all students will click with all teachers, but the centre seems pretty responsive in allowing switching between classes.

I recently came for a cooking class at this venue. I went in the front entrance and the staff…read moreperson at the front desk directed me to the stairs to the second floor. For a Sunday morning, they had a room with art class, children's programming on computers, and then the Antique room where the cooking class was. The class had about 9 students and there were tables and chairs set up. When it was time to cook, the kitchen got a bit crowded with 2 stoves and people standing around the middle counter space. We had to maneuver around others to find cooking utensils and bowls. But all the cupboards and drawers are labelled so it wasn't too difficult to find what you're looking for. The knives were sharp and they have lots of cutting boards. There are also lots of pans and some deep ones to hold lots of food. We cooked, ate, and then cleaned up. They even had containers for those that wanted to take some leftovers home. The venue is convenient with parking and also accessible by walking or transit. It's an older building as the washrooms are dated but everything was clean and in working order. I would come back and take a class here again.