The Bearclaw Gallery in Edmonton, Alberta 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, Norval Morrisseau, Alex Janvier (all of whom are recipients of the Order of Canada), Jane Ash Poitras, Roy Thomas, Maxine Noel, Jim Logan, Aaron Paquette, Jason Carter, Linus Woods and many other Canadian native artists and Inuit artists.more...See more text
Located along 124 Street’s Gallery Walk, the Bearclaw Gallery showcases Canadian First Nations’ artists, from Mathewsie Iyaituk, Inuit soapstone carver, to Alex Janvier, Dene painter. The gallery was established in 1975, and since then has established itself as one-of-a-kind. Stop by to see what’s new in First Nations’ art.
This art gallery focuses on work from First Nations artists across Canada. This includes everything from Inuit soapstone sculptures to North West wood carvings. The work of well-known native artists, such as Norval Morrisseau, Alex Janvier, Roy Thomas, Daphne Odijg, Jane Ash Poitras, Jim Logan and Maxine Noel is showcased here regularly.
Their exhibits consider both contemporary and traditional themes of the Canadian First Nations. Bearclaw has worked hard to fortify relationships with First Nations artists across the country and promote First Nations and Inuit art at home and abroad. With beautiful sculptures and pottery pieces mixed among their paintings and crafts, this informed gallery is a lesson in history, culture and art alike.