Arts and Heritage Foundation St. Albert
Sketching Saturdays
Location: Art Gallery of St. Albert, 19 Perron Street, St. Albert, AB. (view on Google Maps)
Join us on the last Saturday of each month for Sketching Saturday at Art Gallery of St Albert!
Visit Art Gallery of St Albert and enjoy some quiet time to draw and relax in our exhibition spaces anytime from 10 am–5 pm at this free self-directed program.
Participants are welcome to sketch something from their imagination, practice drawing from artwork in our current exhibitions or try out some still-life sketching using artifacts provided by our staff members. Paper, pencils and other drawing materials are provided free of charge for this program along with light refreshments and snacks. No registration required, this is a free drop-in program for visitors of all ages.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Art Gallery of St Albert Visitor Services at 780-460-4310.
Event Dates:
Sketching Saturday – Ephemeral Language: Visit the gallery on Saturday March 28th from 10 am–5 pm and enjoy self-directed drawing time in our main exhibition space. Visitors are welcome to stay and draw for as long as they like. Drawing material including pencils, drawing boards, paper, pencil crayons and pens are provided. Our sketching prompt page will include drawing challenges inspired by Sébastien Gaudette’s exhibition exploring the magic of paper Ephemeral Language.
- 10% discount at the gift shops at the Art Gallery of St. Albert, Musée Héritage Museum and the St. Albert Heritage Sites
- 10% discount on adult lectures and workshops where applicable
- Art rental privileges from the Rental and Sales Gallery at the Art Gallery of St. Albert
- Invitations to all exhibition openings and special events
- Information about upcoming volunteer and employment opportunities
- Voting privileges at our Annual General Meeting
- Eligibility to serve on the Arts and Heritage Board of Trustees
Can I purchase a membership, a gift shop item, and/or a class at the same time to receive the discount?
No, you must purchase your membership first (separately from other purchases).
You must activate your account on our Membership Portal before applying your
10% discount.
How does becoming a member help the Arts and Heritage Foundation?
An annual membership with Arts and Heritage directly supports events, exhibitions
and programs at the Art Gallery of St. Albert, Musée Héritage Museum and Heritage
Sites.
What is the difference between an individual membership and a family membership?
An individual membership and a family membership share the same benefits. The
differences are the prices and how many people can use the membership. The
individual membership costs $20 per year and can only be used by one person. The
family membership costs $30 per year and can have multiple users on the account
(includes two adults and children under 18. Only one vote per family membership).
How do I apply my 10% discount to online orders?
You must be logged in to your Member Portal before applying your 10% discount. The best way to do this is to log in to your Member Portal before adding items to your cart.
How often do I have to renew my membership?
Our memberships last one year, and we require an annual renewal. Your
membership will expire after one year of the date of purchase.
How do I renew my membership?
You can renew your membership by purchasing a new membership (don't worry,
you will not have to make a new account!). If you purchased your membership
online, you could set up your account for auto-renewal.
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