The new Gallery will provide:

A Centre  of Excellence for the Visual Arts in Canada

• The AGA will preserve Canadian art and heritage for generations to come
• The AGA will be a premier venue for international exhibitions and a showcase for Aboriginal and regional art
• The AGA will be an architectural icon for Edmonton and Alberta

A Revitalizing Force for Alberta’s Capital City

• The AGA will be a major new Alberta tourism destination and a source of significant economic impact
  
• The AGA will be a cornerstone of Edmonton’s Arts District
  
• The AGA will be a motivating factor for attracting and retaining valuable employers and employees in Alberta

A Foundation for Quality Education and Community Access

• The AGA will respond to the growing multicultural communities of Western Canada by providing greater educational opportunities
  
• The AGA will offer important children’s programming to serve the entire region, including rural schools and inner-city students