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Galt Museum & Archives
Arts, Culture & Heritage
APRIL 2022
THE GALT PRESENTS...
2–3 pm | ADULTS & SENIORS | registration not required | museum admission applies | free to annual pass holders
Takao Tanabe, Prairie Hills with Cloud [detail], 1980
Wed 06 | History of Lethbridge
Transit Diane Boulton spent her career with City of Lethbridge Transit. She worked her way through the department starting in 1978 as school bus operator until retiring in 2013 as member of the Lethbridge Transit Management Team. Her experience and her extensive knowledge of the history of public transit in Lethbridge make her an expert on the topic. Wed 20 | The Art of Takao Tanabe
Canadian art historian Ian Thom will present an engaging talk and slide show on the life and art of West Coast artist Takao Tanabe—a formidable painter who has captured the essence of intimate and expansive vistas on the coast and prairies for over six decades. Thom has written two books about Tanabe. Learn about the evolution of the artist from illustrator, to abstractionist, Sumi painter, and lastly as a master of the landscape.
Coalbanks Co
Sun 24 | Beadwork Conversations
There is much more to Blackfoot beading than picking up a needle. From a very young age Kalli Eagle Speaker learned both the art and the rich history of beading from her mother and sister. Discover the culture of beading in the Blackfoot community.
HISTORY MAKERS
7–8:30 pm | ADULTS AND SENIORS | registration required | refreshments provided | all supplies provided | $10 | please arrive 10 minutes early
Thu 21 | Bead and Chill
Enjoy a short tour of the special exhibit Breathe. (2nd Wave), and then sit down, sip some tea, have a chat, and learn to bead a key chain with Blackfoot artist Serene Weasel Traveller. No beading talent required!
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FEB 12–JUN 05.22
HAPPENINGS
HANDS-ON HISTORY
1–2 pm | ALL AGES | children to attend with adults | registration required | museum admission applies | free to annual pass holders | supported financially by the Friends of the Galt Museum & Archives.
Sat 02 | Suncatcher
CREATIVE COMMUNITY
10:30–11:30 am | ADULTS AND SENIORS | registration required | museum admission applies | free to annual pass holders | hands-on activities connected to local history and culture, including for those requiring accessibility. Support people attend free but please register their attending clients for the program: include names of client(s) and support individual(s), if any, in the pop-up form online.
Tue 05 | Suncatcher Be inspired by the geometric patterns of Islamic art and create a colourful suncatcher for your window. Tue 19 | Cherry Blossom Lantern
Capture the spirit of the cherry blossom season in your own painted lantern.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Jaimie Vedres
Travel Alberta
Sat 16 | 10–12:30 pm Easter at the Galt
ALL AGES | children to attend with adults | registration required | museum admission applies | free to annual pass holders | allergy warning: eggs will be present Easter activities for all ages! Enjoy performances by Lethbridge’s Troyanda Ukrainian Dance Club, challenge your family to an egg battle, make a craft, and go on an Easter egg hunt. Groups start at staggered times, and spots are limited so book early on our website! Wed 20 | 5–8 pm Discover Downtown Lethbridge Festival
ADULTS & SENIORS | registration required | $50 per ticket | students $30 [coupon code STUDENT] | 100 tickets per hour | Funds raised go towards the planned renovation of the Galt Museum’s main exhibit space, Discovery Hall Discover twenty businesses in Downtown Lethbridge, their history, and what they offer through samples and discounts. Visit each and fill out your passport to be entered in a draw for a gift basket from the businesses. Tickets include special guided tours of current museum exhibits with performances by musicians with the Lethbridge Buskers Association.
