Art Gallery of Algoma facts for kids
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| Established | 7 July 1975 |
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| Location | 10 East Street, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada |
| Type | Art museum |
The Art Gallery of Algoma (AGA) is a cool art museum in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada. It's located right by the beautiful St. Marys River. This museum is pretty big, about 10,000 square feet (that's about 929 square meters)!
The AGA officially started on July 7, 1975. In 1980, it moved to its current spot near the St. Marys River. The Art Gallery of Algoma is the main art museum for the Algoma District. It has a huge collection of about 5,000 artworks. These pieces are from local artists and other talented Canadian artists.
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Discovering the Art Gallery of Algoma
The Art Gallery of Algoma is a special place where you can explore many different kinds of art. It's a great spot for learning about Canadian artists. The museum helps people in the Algoma District connect with art.
How the Museum Started
In 1974, people in the arts community of Sault Ste. Marie wanted to create a permanent art museum. They formed a group that officially became the Art Gallery of Algoma on July 7, 1975. Before having its own building, the museum showed art at the city's Civic Centre or the Old Stone House.
On June 30, 1976, the museum opened its first permanent building. This allowed them to hold art classes, exhibitions, and workshops. Later, in 1978, the Sault Ste. Marie City Council decided to move the museum to Clergue Park. Construction for the new building began in September 1979. The museum officially opened its doors at this new location in September 1980.
The Museum's Design and Location
The Art Gallery of Algoma is located on the north side of the St. Marys River. It's just east of the Sault Ste. Marie Canal. The museum property includes the main building and a lovely sculpture garden.
Building Features
The main building is 10,000 square feet (about 929 square meters). It was designed by a local architect named R. V. B. Burgoyne. The building has unique diagonal roof lines. It also features a large two-story window in its lobby. Burgoyne wanted his design to be "people centred," meaning it was made to be welcoming. Since it opened in 1980, the building has been updated several times, including its gift shop.
Featured Artworks
The Art Gallery of Algoma has many amazing pieces in its collection. Here are some examples of the art you might see:
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Algoma Blue by Haydn Llewellyn Davies
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Hole in the Sky, 1987, by Andrew Dutkewych
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Dis Car Dead Parts #2 by William Morin
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Three Winds by Pat Gladu
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Pivotal Divide by Murray MacDonald
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Untitled by André Fauteux
More to Explore
- List of art museums
- List of museums in Ontario
