The Bearclaw Gallery carries a diverse selection of Canadian First Nations art including traditional Native and Inuit arts and crafts, original paintings and sculpture. The gallery features works by internationally acclaimed First Nations artists Daphne Odjig and Norval Morrisseau (both of whom are recipients of the Order of Canada), Alex Janvier, Jane Ash PoitrasGeorge Littlechild, Roy Thomas, Maxine Noel, Jim Logan, Aaron Paquette and many other Canadian native artists and Inuit artists.
     We are proud to offer an impressive selection of Inuit art featuring soapstone sculptures by a number of master carvers including Mathewsie Iyaituk, Kananginak Pootoogook, George Arlook, Nutaruk Iyaituk and Kiawak Ashoona.
     In addition to featuring West Coast and Iroquois Nations masks and carvings, the Bearclaw Gallery also carries a wide selection of works by Cree, Dene, Ojibway and Métis artists.
     Canadian Native artists continue to produce diverse, visually stunning, even controversial works that both explore and challenge contemporary and traditional themes. The Bearclaw Gallery’s fine art collection showcases the uniqueness, creativity and varied experiences of Canadian Native artists and First Nations cultures, traditions and histories.    

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Canadian Aboriginal Art

April 19 & 20 is Edmonton's Gallery Walk weekend.  Come join us for the gallery walk and the opening celebration of "Seasons - Nature's Mosaic", new works by Laird Goulet.  The exhibition opens from 2 - 4 PM on Saturday April 19, 2008 and continues throught to May 1.
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Canadian Native Art Gallery

 2008 Spring Exhibition Schedule:
March 29 - April 10,
"Printmaker" - This exhibition explores the important contribution of Daphne Odjig (Prints).  The works will be listed on the website after March 25.
April 19 - May 1, New Works by Laird Goulet .  We are pleased to introduce this young emerging artist with his dynamic imagery depicting a traditional way of life.
May 24 - June 5, New Works byJim Logan .  Exploring the "Quiet Condition" is the focus of this powerful exhibition


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