Galerie Cité
Founded in 2014, Galerie Cité has transformed La Cité Francophone’s cultural centre into
a vibrant space dedicated to visual arts. Through exhibitions, workshops, and events,
it fosters dialogue between artists and the community.
Exhibition running July 3 - October 2, 2025
Laura Pothoven
Laura Pothoven is a self-taught Canadian artist whose acrylic paintings are a vibrant celebration of joy, nature, and the sacred beauty of everyday life.
Inspired by the colorful flowers in her garden, Alberta’s wide prairie skies, and the quiet wonder of ordinary moments, her work invites viewers to pause, smile, and reconnect with what matters most.
Drawing from her background in nursing and leadership, Laura brings a deep sense of compassion, presence, and emotional storytelling into her art.
Her pieces often reflect the themes of resilience, gratitude, and spiritual reflection—each brushstroke a gentle reminder of light and hope in the mundane.
Based in Alberta, Laura works from her home studio under the name Laura Pothoven Art, where she shares her creative process and joy-filled paintings with collectors and art lovers across Canada and beyond.
History
In 2014, Galerie Cité started thanks to the Edmonton Heritage Council’s Living Local grant program, the Edmonton Arts Council, and the Federation of Community Leagues. Our project partners were La Cité francophone and the Bonnie Doon Community League. Together, we transformed the public space of the French Cultural Centre into a public art gallery offering workshops and events to the community. The Galerie Cité project provided unique opportunities for participants to explore the history of the area through visual art exhibitions, workshops and events.
Today, Galerie Cité provides a forum for continued visual artistic expression, dialogue and relationship building between Francophone artists, curators, and the greater culture within Edmonton. Galerie Cité strives to continue to develop new partnerships and to build on relationships with Artist, The Works Art & Design Festival, Rubaboo and Dreamspeakers Festivals.
Contact Us
The gallery is located in the Rotunda
and on the main floor.
8627 rue Marie-Anne Gaboury (91 Street)
Edmonton, Alberta
T6C 3N1
(780) 463-1144
Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 7:00pm
Saturday from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Closed on Sunday
Parking
We have free visitor parking on the top level
of our parkade, situated on the North end
of Pavillon II.
Are you interested in showing your artwork at Galerie Cité?
The public space is unique, large, filled with light and offers an opportunity to showcase artwork from many different mediums. Send us your idea! Galerie Cité welcomes proposals from:
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New or recent work by contemporary and traditional artists, artisans, and makers
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Artist collectives, curators, or collaborations
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Proposal can include, but are not limited to:
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2D / 3D hanging on walls with both floors of La Cité public areas
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2D / 3D installations in the windows and in the main foyer
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Sound components can be accommodated
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Video / film / electronic media will be considered. At this time, Galerie Cité is unable to provide equipment for video / film / electronic artworks
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Applications are DUE November 1 of every year. CARFAC artist fees, marketing, and artist receptions are provided. Please send your information to : galeriecite@lacitefranco.ca.
Submission Guidelines
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PROPOSAL page max (Please indicate if you can fill both or just one floor – up to 25 pieces for each floor, dependent on the sizes of the artworks)
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ARTIST STATEMENT & BIO 1 page max
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CURRICULUM VITAE 3 pages max
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IMAGES Include a minimum of 20 images (jpeg or png files only)
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CORRESPONDING IMAGE LIST
Please note: 2D Artworks must be ready to hang on the system that is available at the Galerie Cité.
Currently the system uses S-hooks, it is recommended that all 2D work have D-rings.