A new Indigenous art exhibit is coming to several Grande Prairie Public School Division schools throughout the year.
“Rooted Connections” is described as a thought-provoking and visually stunning exhibit that was created with students in mind. The installation is part of the Albert Foundation for the Arts TREX Program and was co-curated by the GPPSD’s Indigenous Liason Loriann Gignac.
Gignac and other local Indigenous representatives supplied the exhibit’s artwork which is set to tour around the school division throughout the year.
The TREX Program also offers educational support to help teachers integrate elements of visual arts into their curriculum. TREX was curated from a variety of sources including private and public collections.
The art collection has continued to grow since its inception in 1981 and now, consists of more than 9,000 artworks showcasing the talents of more than 1,700 artists.
