On January 26, I, along with about 30 other Edmontonian social media types were treated to an exclusive sneak peak inside the City’s newest “attraction”.
The title of the post came from the tour… it seems they reffered to the move as “Back to Square 2″: An updated, rethought, re-imagining of a momentous building in the city, but also, the address of the Gallery, 2 Sir Winston Churchill Square.
Sarah Hoyles, Media Relations & Communications Coordinator, and Gilles Hebert, Executive Director, led us on a tour of the galleries, the social spaces, rooftop patio, restaurant, teaching spaces, theatre, and even the newest Starbucks in town.
While it was enjoyable there was some dissapointing news:
- No wireless internet in the Art Gallery;
- No student day/or reduced admission for students;
- No word on upcoming exhibits (while I did ask, the tour leaders were understandbly quite quiet about future shows).
But the project did finish:
- On budget;
- On time;
- Not in last place.
So, I guess it is better then a few other attractions in the city (read: Oilers).
I can’t wait to see the shows currently up at the AGA when it finally opens the doors to the public on January 31.
Thank you to everyone who was on the tour, and to the wonderful Art Gallery for reaching out to our community. The rest of the photos are up here!
