Photo credit: McEwen, “Follow Me”, 2023 & Graves, “Delphiniums”, 2022

New Beginnings

Veronica Graves & Arielle McEwen
April 4 – May 23, 2025

First Fridays

April 4: Exhibit Opening
May 2: Artists’ Talk

About the Exhibition

Veronica Graves - Wildflowers of Alberta

The inspiration for these artworks stemmed from my previous work in the agriculture sector. I oversaw locating invasive plants and reporting them for removal. I struggled with the moral dilemma of understanding these plants can become invasive but also realizing they have a benefit if used in a medicinal manner. I am also inspired by native plant species we don’t see much anymore due to the overuse of herbicides and mowing of public spaces. My idea is to bring awareness to the beauty and fragility of these plants. I believe they can offer a glimpse into our past and our future.

Arielle McEwen

This exhibition presents a series of works that reflect a deep emotional journey and a search for tranquility amid chaos. I aim to offer a visual escape by depicting women in serene settings - a space where viewers can find quiet contemplation. The works are a personal exploration of grief, healing, and the complexity of human emotion. They have a focus on the calm beauty that can emerge from life’s most difficult moments. These artworks are created using mixed media, including watered-down acrylics and clear tar gel. The medium allows for a layered, tactile experience that enhances the emotional depth of each piece.

About the Gallery

The Viewpoint Gallery showcases original works of art by individual artists and collectives, and curated exhibitions. The gallery is in the lobby of the City of Red Deer Culture Services facility.  Visit our Viewpoint Gallery page for more information.

Address
5205 48 Ave (in the old intermediate school building)

Hours
Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
First Fridays: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
*Facility closed:  April 18, 21 and May 19, 2025

Contact
The City of Red Deer, Community Development
403-406-8820
culturemailbox@reddeer.ca 

Photo Credit:  LAYER #1, EXPOSURE, 2025, Lubchenko
Media: film photographs printed on pearl paper

Exposure

Katia Lubchenko
May 2 - July 25, 2025

First Fridays
Gallery is open until 5 p.m. on Fridays.

Artist Statement

Photograph work taken on film cameras ranging between 35mm and 120 format. This work visually represents an ongoing exploration of how manipulation of photos with digital apps (such as photoshop) can be done within the camera prior to taking the photograph. All images shown are shot on different cameras or film stocks, involve multiple exposure techniques, or include creative filters and projections to provide different effects.

About the Artist

Katia Lubchenko is a photographer and visual artist based in Central Alberta. Her passion for photography and art began in early childhood, leading to a degree from Camosun College in Victoria BC, completed in 2017. Katia specializes in film photography and is drawn to "in-camera" techniques that can create effects usually associated with digital editing. Though film is central to her practice, Katia embraces all aspects of photography and visual arts. She is also exploring ceramics, dedicating time to continuous creative development.

About the Gallery

The Corridor Community Gallery is hosted by the City of Red Deer Community Development. This space, adjacent to our clay studio spaces, provides a public venue for local artists and allows us to share in the talents of fellow community members.

Address

4501 47A Ave, downtown Red Deer (in the lower level of the Recreation Centre)

Facility Hours

Monday - Thursday: 5:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Friday: 5:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sundays: 12 - 5 p.m.

View Holiday Hours and Facility Closures

Questions

For information on visual arts classes and programs offered by the City of Red Deer or to enquire about showing your artwork in the Corridor Community Gallery, please contact

The City of Red Deer, Community Development
403-406-8820
culturemailbox@reddeer.ca