Journal

Sometimes, a creative chapter begins with someone else recognising what we need. For Stella Marin, it began with an easel from her daughter. When her daughter left for college, she gave Stella the easel for Christmas with a simple message: “Mom, it’s time for you to get back into your art.” Unsure where to begin, […]

A landscape can do more than show us where we are. It can invite us to pause, notice something unexpected and feel connected to a place. Parkland County photographer Theresa Muth captures that sense of discovery through images that celebrate both sweeping scenery and the quieter details along the way. Her portfolio moves from mountain […]

RMAT Journal Series | Chapter Three The next chapter of art, culture and discovery is taking shape across Alberta and British Columbia. Rocky Mountain Art Tour (RMAT) has always connected people with art and the places that inspire it. As we prepare for the next phase of the tour, we’re building on that foundation with […]

Understanding the distinct role of a bio, statement and artist CV  Artists are often asked for a biography, artist statement and CV when applying to a gallery, exhibition, residency or other opportunity. These materials work together, but they are not interchangeable.  Your bio tells us who you are. Your statement helps us understand the work. […]

A PaletteArt™ Story at Copper Point Resort  When Lisa J. Levasseur saw the large, bare wall behind the reception desk at Copper Point Resort, she saw more than an empty space. She saw an opportunity to create something that would become part of the arrival experience, a work of art that would welcome guests and […]

Why the stories behind artwork matter just as much as the artwork itself?   When we first experience a work of art, our attention is often drawn to what we can immediately see.  The colours. The composition. The textures. The emotion it evokes.  But every artwork carries another story, one that isn’t always visible at first […]

What Happens Before an Exhibition Opens?  When people visit an art gallery, they often see the finished result.  Artwork is displayed.  Labels are printed.  The space feels welcoming and complete.  What many visitors don’t see is everything that happens before the doors open.  Behind every exhibition is a considerable amount of planning, coordination, communication, and […]

Why Community Matters in the Arts  When people think about the arts, they often focus on the finished result.  A painting on a wall.  A sculpture in a public space.  A performance on a stage.  But behind every creative work is a much larger story involving people, relationships, support systems, and community.  The arts do […]

What Kind of Gallery Are We Building?  As LJL Galleries continues to grow, we are often asked what kind of gallery we hope to become.  The answer is both simple and evolving.  We believe galleries can be more than places where artwork hangs on walls.  They can become places where artists grow, ideas are shared, […]