Gallery - November & December

November & December Gallery
Jan Xu: Other Tales

November & December Gallery: Jan Xu - Other Tales

Gallery Exhibition Date: November 4 - December 24, 2025

Jan was born and raised in Shanghai, China. After completing four years of stage costume and makeup design studies at the Shanghai Theatre Academy, she moved to Canada in 2004 and now resides in Edmonton. Her passion and drive for art led her to rebuild her creative skills from scratch after years away from the craft.

Inspired by the surprises of everyday life and the innocent imagination of children, Jan creates hand-painted watercolor works that capture warmth and whimsy. Since 2022, her art has been exhibited and sold in public libraries, local galleries, and featured at public art events.

In addition to her paintings, Jan has designed movie posters for Metro Cinema and participated in local markets such as Oddbird, The Carrot Christmas Art Bazaar, and Tix on the Square. Through her works, she hopes to invite audiences to pause, step into her imaginary worlds, and feel a sense of comfort and hope.

Gallery - October

October Gallery
Stop, Drop, and Paint + Community Paintings Made by Heart 2025

October Gallery: Stop, Drop, and Paint + Community Paintings Made by Heart 2025

Gallery Exhibition Date: October 2 - November 1, 2025
Opening Reception: Thursday, October 2, 2025, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at The Carrot

You are warmly invited to the opening reception of Stop, Drop, and Paint and Community Paintings Made by Heart 2025.

This exhibition celebrates two lively projects created during this year’s Kaleido Family Arts Festival (Sept. 5–7), a beloved Alberta Avenue event featuring music, theatre, dance, street performers, food, artisans, and visual art.

Stop, Drop, and Paint was a two-day live art happening led by Jeff Collins with support from Will Truchon. Four Edmonton artists—Vince Gasparri, Jordan Rule, Tricia Firmaniuk, and Caitlin Richards—took turns working on 4 ft x 4 ft boards laid out on 94 Street. In 45-minute sessions, each artist added their vision before passing the work along to another. Over repeated rounds, their approaches fused into six large multimedia panels—each revealing a surprising unity born from collaboration.

Meanwhile, festival goers were invited to join in the fun through Community Paintings Made by Heart. Large panels, paint, brushes, squeegees, and other tools were laid out for all to experiment with. Participants added their marks, knowing others would continue the process. By weekend’s end, 11 vibrant paintings emerged, reflecting the shared joy and energy of the festival.

Now, these collaborative works come together in one exhibition, presented at Collins Studio Gallery and The Carrot Café from October 2 through November 1, 2025.

For more information, please contact:
Jeff Collins – 780-690-9687 | jcstudiogallery@gmail.com

Gallery - August

Off the Deep End
A Group Exhibition by the Nina Collective

August Gallery: Off the Deep End: A Group Exhibition by the Nina Collective

Gallery Exhibition Date: August 4 - August 30, 2025
Opening Reception: Tuesday, August 12, 2025, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at The Carrot

Dive into an underwater world of mystery with Off the Deep End, a captivating group exhibition by the Nina Collective. Inspired by the fascinating creatures and hidden corners of the deep sea, this mixed media show features both brand-new creations and cherished gems from the Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts archive.

Celebrate the Nina’s artistry and unique perspective with us! Each piece in the gallery is available for purchase—bringing a glimpse of their creative vision into your home.