Phil Alain

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Phil Alain (1968– ) is a Canadian painter.

He began his art career at the age of 13 in St. Albert, Alberta when he was featured on the front page of the Edmonton Journal for a Christmas piece he created.

Alain took correspondence courses in art from the Minneapolis, Minnesota Art Instruction School at the age of 15. In 1988-90 Alain attended the University of Alberta in the B.F.A. program. In 1992 Alain received a scholarship to carry on his studies in Grande Prairie, Alberta at the Grande Prairie Regional College in the Fine Arts Program.

In 1997 after doing gallery showings and events for 5 years Alain created his own arts event called Night of Artists. It began as a solo show featuring new works by Alain and live music. In 2003 Alain expanded the show across western Canada and not only showcased his own work but also the work of over 70 artists across Canada. In 2005 Alain again expanded the show across Canada. It is now an annual arts events in many Canadian cities.

In 2003, Alain founded "NOA magazine", the national arts magazine for Night of Artists.

Alain has had international attention with his art projects including the collaborative mural mosaic project which he co-produces with Lewis Lavoie and Paul Lavoie.

In 2005, Alain along with mural designer Lewis Lavoie and co-producer Paul Lavoie were special guests of Queen Elizabeth II at the Royal Visit in Edmonton, Alberta as they presented the mural to Her Majesty the Queen.