Alberta Society Of Artists

About

The Alberta Society of Artists was founded in 1931 making it the oldest society of juried professional artists in the province of Alberta.

Story

Stimulating growth, inspiration and passion for excellence in Alberta visual arts is our vision statement. The ASA wants to have a valued role as a guide to support public engagement in artistic programs; this in turn results in an increased contribution to the education and development of the arts community as a whole. Through exhibitions and education programs, we wish to increase public awareness and appreciation of the visual arts in Alberta.

The Society is a Non-profit, Registered Charity that works with many organizations and cultural groups to provide enhanced support for existing programs in education and exhibition. Members of the Society are juried in by their peers, thereby providing professional recognition to the province’s artist community. At the same time, there is a membership category for Supporting members who may participate in many of the events/programs of the Society, some of whom go on to become Full members. Many of our members have been recognized as among the finest artists the province has produced since our inception in 1931. In addition, the ASA is responsible for the TREX program in South-western Alberta, which provides art exhibitions to communities, schools and libraries throughout its designated region.

Mission

It is the Alberta Society of Artists’ (ASA) mandate to foster and promote the visual arts in Alberta, to endorse the recognition of Alberta artists throughout our province, Canada and abroad. ASA is dedicated to acting as a collective voice on issues pertaining to provincial, cultural affairs, and further, to contribute to the well being of the artistic community it serves. Our organization operates three local branches of the Society in Edmonton, Calgary and Lethbridge.

"Come visit the ASA's free public Art Gallery and offices displaying visual artworks from talented Artists all across Alberta.We are located on the second floor of the Crossroads Market if you need a zero clearance entry or any other accommodations to make your experience better just give us a call!.Our mission is to have an active membership of professional visual artists, which will strive for excellence, and shall through exhibition, education and communication, increase public awareness and appreciation of the visual arts.We also host the Alberta Foundation for the Arts' Travelling Exhibition Program Region: Three - South West TREX SW program and office.You can find our ASA & TREX SW exhibitions throughout the province too!"