155,578 | Artist Socials

Join Curator of Contemporary Art Erin Szikora for a series of casual, drop-in socials that activate AGG’s current exhibition 155,578.

Bi-weekly through July - August

Location 358 Gordon St, Guelph ON

Price Free

Join Curator of Contemporary Art Erin Szikora for a series of casual, drop-in socials that activate AGG’s current exhibition 155,578 through community dialogue and artist exchange. Pop by the gallery to connect with other makers working in your medium, share knowledge, ask questions, and form connections. All are welcome and light refreshments will be provided.

155,578 | Artist Socials: Drawing and Painting
July 10, 5:30 – 7:30 pm

155,578 | Artist Socials: Printmaking
July 24, 5:30 – 7:30 pm

155,578 | Artist Socials: Lens-based Media
August 7, 5:30 – 7:30 pm

155,578 | Artist Socials: Sculpture, Textile, and Installation
August 21, 5:30 – 7:30 pm

Sponsors

This program is presented with the support of the Canada Council for the Arts, Ontario Arts Council, an agency of the Government of Ontario, and the Guelph Community Foundation Musagetes Fund.

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