Learning

Programs available for Children, Adults, and Educators.

Creativity

Artists in Residence, Workshops, and Artist Lodge.

Heritage

The history of Medicine Hat’s clay and pottery industry.

Community

Event Rentals, Black & White Gala, and community involvement.

Medalta in the Historic Clay District

Medalta is an innovative, industrial non-profit museum, contemporary ceramic arts facility, art gallery and community hub in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada. Located within a converted century-old factory, it has become an exciting place where cutting-edge technologies meet historic restoration and archaeology come together.

Our education and community programs are an important and vibrant part of Medicine Hat and surrounding area; these programs could not be offered without the generosity of our members.

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Upcoming Events

  • Medalta Guided Tour

    July 15, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Take a guided tour through the Medalta site! Learn more and book your tour: https://medalta.org/visit/tours/

  • Medalta Guided Tour

    July 15, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Take a guided tour through the Medalta site! Learn more and book your tour: https://medalta.org/visit/tours/

  • "Groundlings: 10 Day Master Class" with Shary Boyle

    July 16, 2025 - July 25, 2025 @ 

    Discover your unique ceramic voice in this participant-led, 10-day intensive workshop guided by internationally renowned artist Shary Boyle.
    Learn more here.

  • Medalta Guided Tour

    July 16, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Take a guided tour through the Medalta site! Learn more and book your tour: https://medalta.org/visit/tours/

  • Medalta Guided Tour

    July 16, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Take a guided tour through the Medalta site! Learn more and book your tour: https://medalta.org/visit/tours/

  • "Groundlings: 10 Day Master Class" with Shary Boyle

    July 16, 2025 - July 25, 2025 @ 

    Discover your unique ceramic voice in this participant-led, 10-day intensive workshop guided by internationally renowned artist Shary Boyle.
    Learn more here.

  • Medalta Guided Tour

    July 17, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Take a guided tour through the Medalta site! Learn more and book your tour: https://medalta.org/visit/tours/

  • Medalta Guided Tour

    July 17, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Take a guided tour through the Medalta site! Learn more and book your tour: https://medalta.org/visit/tours/

  • "Groundlings: 10 Day Master Class" with Shary Boyle

    July 16, 2025 - July 25, 2025 @ 

    Discover your unique ceramic voice in this participant-led, 10-day intensive workshop guided by internationally renowned artist Shary Boyle.
    Learn more here.

  • Medalta Guided Tour

    July 18, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Take a guided tour through the Medalta site! Learn more and book your tour: https://medalta.org/visit/tours/

  • Medalta Guided Tour

    July 18, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Take a guided tour through the Medalta site! Learn more and book your tour: https://medalta.org/visit/tours/

  • "Groundlings: 10 Day Master Class" with Shary Boyle

    July 16, 2025 - July 25, 2025 @ 

    Discover your unique ceramic voice in this participant-led, 10-day intensive workshop guided by internationally renowned artist Shary Boyle.
    Learn more here.

  • Medalta Guided Tour

    July 19, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Take a guided tour through the Medalta site! Learn more and book your tour: https://medalta.org/visit/tours/

  • Medalta Guided Tour

    July 19, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Take a guided tour through the Medalta site! Learn more and book your tour: https://medalta.org/visit/tours/

  • "Groundlings: 10 Day Master Class" with Shary Boyle

    July 16, 2025 - July 25, 2025 @ 

    Discover your unique ceramic voice in this participant-led, 10-day intensive workshop guided by internationally renowned artist Shary Boyle.
    Learn more here.

  • Museum & Gift Shop Open

    July 20, 2025

  • Medalta Guided Tour

    July 20, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Take a guided tour through the Medalta site! Learn more and book your tour: https://medalta.org/visit/tours/

  • Medalta Guided Tour

    July 20, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Take a guided tour through the Medalta site! Learn more and book your tour: https://medalta.org/visit/tours/

  • "Groundlings: 10 Day Master Class" with Shary Boyle

    July 16, 2025 - July 25, 2025 @ 

    Discover your unique ceramic voice in this participant-led, 10-day intensive workshop guided by internationally renowned artist Shary Boyle.
    Learn more here.

  • Museum & Gift Shop Open

    July 21, 2025

  • Medalta Guided Tour

    July 21, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Take a guided tour through the Medalta site! Learn more and book your tour: https://medalta.org/visit/tours/

  • Medalta Guided Tour

    July 21, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Take a guided tour through the Medalta site! Learn more and book your tour: https://medalta.org/visit/tours/

  • "Groundlings: 10 Day Master Class" with Shary Boyle

    July 16, 2025 - July 25, 2025 @ 

    Discover your unique ceramic voice in this participant-led, 10-day intensive workshop guided by internationally renowned artist Shary Boyle.
    Learn more here.

The Friends of Medalta Society is a not-for-profit charitable organization.
Programs are supported by private and corporate donations and municipal, provincial and federal grants.
We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada and Government of Alberta.
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