- explore and respond critically to the subject matter, colour, materials and techniques used in different artworks
- interpret and respond to the 'story' the artwork tells
This art collection is currently being displayed in our learning commons! In grade 2, we learned about spending time and looking closely at art. Students considered what they saw in the art, what materials and techniques were used to create the art, what the artist's message is, and their personal opinion on the different aspects of the art. 
The Montageries collection is intended to show Alberta’s art history as well as encourage viewers to consider the ‘bigger picture’ of what each artwork might represent.
Students in grade 2 engaged in discussion about the ‘artist’s message.” We also read the different artist’s biographies. The students were super interested in the backgrounds of the different artists; here are some of them:
Kenneth Sturdy was a WWII Veteran and later began his career as an artist.
Chris Cran is a Calgarian painter who studies at Alberta College of Art and Design.
George Littlechild says his art is "charged with energy, colour, vibrancy, and magic." He started creating art when he was a little boy.
Robert Dmytruk's family immigrated from the Ukraine in 1938. He was born and raised in Edmonton and his specialty is 3 dimensional paintings.
John K. Esler was born in Manitoba and later came to Calgary to teach art at ACAD and U of C.
Montageries was curated by Ashley Slemming, Manager/Curator, Alberta Society of Artists, Region 3 of the AFA Travelling Exhibition Program (TREX).
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