Women's Art Museum of Canada

Women's Art Museum of Canada WAM is dedicated to collecting and preserving visual arts stories and artworks of Canadian women artists and artisans.

Dedicated to preserving women's visual heritage

Emily Mary Bibbens Warren (1869-1956) was British Canadian artist, specializing in inks, watercolours, oils, gouache and...
12/12/2025

Emily Mary Bibbens Warren (1869-1956) was British Canadian artist, specializing in inks, watercolours, oils, gouache and graphite. Prime Minister Robert Borden comissionned her personally to come to Canada and complete two works celebrating Canada's role in the First World War. She was known as the "Painter of Light" for her technique of portraying light coming out of stained glass windows.

We have new Inuit prints now on display! Need Help to Cross by Mary Okheena and Woman with Water Pail by Eleeshushe Parr...
12/11/2025

We have new Inuit prints now on display! Need Help to Cross by Mary Okheena and Woman with Water Pail by Eleeshushe Parr are part of our growing exhibition on Inuit Printmaking and we are proud to add these to our growing collection of Inuit art! Come see these wonderful works along with others at WAM! Admission is free!

WAM would like to thank our sponsors for supporting the museum and helping in preserving and promoting women's visual he...
12/04/2025

WAM would like to thank our sponsors for supporting the museum and helping in preserving and promoting women's visual heritage!

A Time for Sharing.Help us to make this holiday season a little better for those who have less. In collaboration with CA...
12/02/2025

A Time for Sharing.

Help us to make this holiday season a little better for those who have less. In collaboration with CANAVUA, the museum is collecting non-perishable food items until Friday 19 December for distribution to newcomers and clients during the holidays.

If you have any spare items in your cupboard, please bring them to the museum at La Cité francophone, Local #116, 8627 91 Street, Edmonton. We are open on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 11 am to 6 pm.

Thank you, and happy holidays to all!

🎉 Congratulations to Valary H.! 🎉 You've won our giveaway for "Measures for a Funeral"!A massive thank you to everyone w...
11/29/2025

🎉 Congratulations to Valary H.! 🎉 You've won our giveaway for "Measures for a Funeral"!

A massive thank you to everyone who entered and showed love for this fantastic Canadian film! We're so thrilled by your enthusiasm.

Want to experience the film? Tickets are still available! Head over to Metro Cinema's website to grab yours.

Have a wonderful weekend, everyone! We hope you enjoy the show! 🎬

11/28/2025

FINAL CHANCE to enter and win tickets for Measures for a Funeral, playing at Metro Cinema in Edmonton on November 30th and December 4, 2025. WAM is giving away two tickets for November 30th at 3:45 pm to celebrate the release of the film.

To enter, please contact Emmanuel at [email protected] or (587) 415 4457 for a chance to win and see the film! The museum is open Wednesday, Thursday & Friday from 11 am to 6 pm. Please note: tickets will be emailed to the winner.

11/27/2025

Time is almost up to win tickets for Measures for a Funeral, playing at Metro Cinema in Edmonton on November 30th and December 4, 2025. WAM is giving away two tickets for November 30th at 3:45 pm to celebrate the release of the film.

To enter, please contact Emmanuel at [email protected] or (587) 415 4457 for a chance to win and see the film! The museum is open Wednesday, Thursday & Friday from 11 am to 6 pm. Please note: tickets must be picked up at the museum during regular hours.

Enter the giveaway to win tickets for Measures for a Funeral, playing at Metro Cinema in Edmonton on November 30th and D...
11/26/2025

Enter the giveaway to win tickets for Measures for a Funeral, playing at Metro Cinema in Edmonton on November 30th and December 4, 2025. WAM is giving away two tickets for November 30th at 3:45 pm to celebrate the release of the film.

To enter, please contact Emmanuel at [email protected] or (587) 415 4457 for a chance to win and see the film! The museum is open Wednesday, Thursday & Friday from 11 am to 6 pm. Please note: tickets must be picked up at the museum during regular hours.

11/25/2025

Want a chance to win tickets? Measures for a Funeral will be playing at Metro Cinema in Edmonton on November 30th and December 4, 2025. WAM is giving away two tickets for November 30th at 3:45 pm to celebrate the release of the film.

To enter, please contact Emmanuel at [email protected] or (587) 415 4457 for a chance to win and see the film! The museum is open Wednesday, Thursday & Friday from 11 am to 6 pm. Please note: tickets must be picked up at the museum during regular hours.

Measures for a Funeral will be playing at Metro Cinema in Edmonton on November 30th and December 4, 2025. WAM is giving ...
11/25/2025

Measures for a Funeral will be playing at Metro Cinema in Edmonton on November 30th and December 4, 2025. WAM is giving away two tickets for November 30th at 3:45 pm to celebrate the release of the film.

To enter, please contact Emmanuel at [email protected] or (587) 415 4457 for a chance to win and see the film! The museum is open Wednesday, Thursday & Friday from 11 am to 6 pm. Please note: tickets must be picked up at the museum during regular hours.

Françoise Cardinal, Polichinelle #14 – Loving Smile, oil on board, circa 1980sFrançoise Cardinal is a senior Canadian a...
11/20/2025

Françoise Cardinal, Polichinelle #14 – Loving Smile, oil on board, circa 1980s

Françoise Cardinal is a senior Canadian artist. She made many versions
of this whimsical creature over the years, all with different details and outfits
Come and see all the colourful and amazing works on display at WAM now!

Lest We Forget.Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave individuals who sacrificed so much for our freedom. Their...
11/11/2025

Lest We Forget.

Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave individuals who sacrificed so much for our freedom. Their courage and dedication will never be forgotten. Let's take a moment to reflect on their service and the enduring legacy of peace.

N’oublions jamais

Aujourd'hui, nous faisons une pause pour nous souvenir et honorer les courageux individus qui ont sacrifié tant de choses pour notre liberté. Leur courage et leur dévouement ne seront jamais oubliés. Prenons un moment pour réfléchir à leur service et à l'héritage durable de la paix.

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116 & 118, 8627 Rue Marie-Anne Gaboury (91 St) NW
Edmonton, AB
T6C3N1

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Wednesday 11am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 6pm
Friday 11am - 6pm

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