The Bearclaw Gallery in Edmonton, Alberta carries a diverse selection of Canadian First Nations, Metis and Inuit art including paintings, stone sculptures, wood carvings, clay works, jewelry, craft and gifts.

The gallery features works by internationally acclaimed First Nations artists Daphne Odjig, Norval Morrisseau, Alex Janvier, Jane Ash Poitras, Maxine Noel, (all of whom are recipients of the Order of Canada), Roy Thomas, Jim Logan, Aaron Paquette, Jason Carter, Linus Woods and many others.Works will be available for presale, and are posted online approximately one week before the openings.

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In 2018, the Bearclaw Gallery celebrates its 43rd anniversary as a fine Canadian First Nations, Metis and Inuit art dealer. As Aboriginal art began to emerge with some force in the Canadian art market in the 1970's, the Bearclaw Gallery began promoting the pioneers of the Woodlands School of Art with artists like Norval Morrisseau, Roy Thomas, Daphne Odjig, the Kakegamic family, Benjamen Chee Chee, Eddie Cobiness, Jackson Beardy and others.

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Julia Jones-Bourque

Sep 14, 2021

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The Bearclaw Gallery is one of my favourite places in Edmonton. It is always beautiful, with amazing works of art to enjoy. The staff are wonderfully friendly and really know their stuff. It’s a great place to enjoy art and conversation - I highly recommend it!

Certified Pe

Aug 02, 2021

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Rude staff, only questioned their mask policy and started putting one on even though Alberta requires no masks and they said if we don't like it get out. Informed them of a medical condition but they said it doesn't matter. We will never support them again, even though we have done business with them in the past on multiple occasions.

Matchbox Photography

Dec 02, 2020

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If you're looking for eclectic indigenous art, The Bearclaw is a must visit. From Aaron Paquette to Jane Ash Poitras to countless other artists, the selections is immense, the staff knowledgeable and helpful and they will help you source a piece of you're after something specific

Cowtown Collector

Jan 27, 2020

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One of the best galleries for indigenous art in the country. Nice space and great selection of paintings and sculpture. Some of the work is a bit too "emerging" for me, but well worth the visit.

Ena Chaisson

Oct 26, 2019

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Long time part of the 124 Street Art Row experience, Bearclaw Gallery never fails to deliver a broad representation of Indigenous art from many Peoples in the land called Canada. A particularly extensive display of soapstone and bone carvings from the high Arctic present the day I was there with attentive staff who knew a lot about the pieces and the artists.

Jim Logan

Sep 09, 2019

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Great place for Indigenous art! Including my art ! So I am biased
- but have exhibited here for 30 years and they work hard and are honest.

The Everpeace Foundation

Jul 04, 2019

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I love the atmosphere in this gallery, it's alight with color everywhere, this is home to fame and family. A blessed history filled with the transformative experience of Indigenous Art. The history of a people captured one inspirational detail at a time,
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Kirk Dewhurst

Jul 03, 2019

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Great gallery on 124 Street. Always something interesting to see from a variety of artists. Came here on the Sunday art walk and really enjoyed the space. The overall ambiance of the area is great. There is several galleries close together to enjoy. The gallery is clean and well lit.

Bernice G.

Mar 01, 2017

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My friend and I grabbed a coffee and did our own little art walk on 124th street. The Bearclaw Gallery was the third gallery we went to and for me the most impressionable! The art is stunning. There is a variety of sculptures, carvings, paintings, prints and jewelry all influenced by aboriginal culture. I love the stories that each piece of art had - lots of meaning and significance that always draws me in. The colors are brilliant. The cost can range anywhere from $10 to thousands of dollars depending on what your tastes are.

I was able to snag a few prints by Maxine Noel that I absolutely love

Jennifer P.

Nov 14, 2008

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Located on the 124th Street strip, Bearclaw is one of a number of art galleries in the area within walking distance of one another. From the outside, the gallery is very inviting. There's always bright, colourful art on display in the windows. I've browsed through here a couple of times. The gallery is open, bright and filled with beautiful aboriginal artwork: paintings, soapstone carvings, sculpture and other art objects. If you're looking for an elegant Inukshuk you'll find several large and small variations here. There are also dream catchers and beautiful art cards with

Lauren N.

Oct 22, 2008

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This is the first gallery I've seen in Edmonton that sells fine First Nations art (maybe the only one?). It's an authentic art gallery, so you won't find items like tacky dreamcatchers and mini-totem poles as you would at stereotypical tourist shops. The Bearclaw Gallery has the real stuff, some of which rivals the fine art in BC, where there is a huge Aboriginal art market.

Since coming back from Vancouver, I hadn't seen any soapstone carvings until today when I stumbled upon the Bearclaw. (Soapstone is basically a rock material used in art carving, and typically has green

Paula K.

Oct 22, 2008

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Bearclaw Gallery specializes in contemporary and traditional work from Aboriginal artists. The feature exhibit is usually what catches your eye first when walking through the doors. Further back in the gallery is a huge collection of soapstone carvings, from small pieces that would fit in curio cabinets, to larger ones. You can also purchase gift items like posters, cards, and jewelery. I bought a silver ring here a few years ago and I still get a lot of comments about it.

Aboriginal art is not as well known in Alberta as it should be, but Bearclaw Gallery is really helping to get the word