{"url":"https://data.reddeer.ca/api/datasets/events/21748","id":21748,"title":"First Fridays: SAQA’s Renewal at the MAG","startTime":"2026-09-04T17:00:00","endTime":"2026-09-04T20:00:00","description":"<h3>Friday September 4, 2026</h3>\r\n<section class=\"then-now\">\r\n<div class=\"now\">\r\n<p><em>Opening Reception | 5-8PM</em></p>\r\n</div>\r\n</section>\r\n<p><a href=\"https://reddeermuseum.com/renewal/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Renewal&nbsp;</a>opens as part of&nbsp;First Fridays, a monthly celebration of art in downtown Red Deer. Local galleries stay open late with exhibitions, art experiences, and plenty of opportunities to explore the region&rsquo;s creative community.</p>\r\n<p>Join us to see the work up close and meet others who came out for the same reason.&nbsp;Renewal&nbsp;brings together juried art quilts from the three Canadian regions of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.saqa.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Studio Art Quilt Associates</a>, asking its audiences how they observe and experience renewal in their own lives.</p>\r\n<p>Make your own mini art quilt!</p>\r\n<p>Get inspired by the exhibition, then head to the&nbsp;Stewart Discovery Studio&nbsp;to make your own mini version of an art quilt, collaging with fabric. Running throughout the reception, 5-8PM. All ages, no experience needed.</p>\r\n<p>Everyone welcome. Through Alberta Culture Days all programming is&nbsp;<strong>free </strong>through September.&nbsp;</p>","allDayEvent":false,"venue":"Red Deer Museum & Art Gallery","streetAddress":"4525 47A AV","city":"Red Deer","phone":"587-797-4040","email":"museum@reddeermuseum.com","createdDate":"2026-08-19T18:17:01.737","isRecurringEvent":null}