Finding Joy…

The Alberta Society of Artists is pleased to present the group exhibition “Finding Joy in a Dystopian World” featuring the work of artists across Alberta.

There will be an opening reception held on October 4th, 2025, from 1 to 3pm, and the exhibition runs October 4th to November 2nd, 2025 at the Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery.

Gallery hours are:

• Monday – Friday 12pm – 4pm
• Saturday & Sunday (or Holidays) 1pm – 4 pm.

‘A dystopian world is one that often feels devoid of reason, a reflection of some of the struggles we face today. In such a world, how do we navigate without losing our sense of hope? Can we discover joy through the power of ideas, knowledge, and creativity? Is it possible to imagine a future where compassion, equality, and the resilient human spirit triumph over despair? We invite you to explore and express your vision: what brings you joy, inner peace, and hope in the face of adversity? How do you find light in the darkness? What can we learn from dystopia, and how can we shape a more hopeful future through art?”

“This will be our reply to violence: to make music more intensely, more beautifully, more devotedly than ever before.” – Leonard Bernstein, on the occasion of the death of President John F. Kennedy.’

For more information, go to albertasocietyofartists.com/finding_joy/ , or email coordinator@albertasocietyofartists.com, or call the Gallery at 403-265-0012.

The Alberta Society of Artists is the oldest society of juried professional artists in the province, providing art education and exhibitions in public venues since 1931. The Society’s goal is to increase public awareness and appreciation of the visual arts in Alberta.