Christine Lesiak’s 900 Seconds at Found Festival – curious arts

MFA Theatre Practice candidate Christine Lesiak presents a theatre-for-one experience like no other Pushing boundaries, experimenting with form, and creating authentic audience experiences are part of Christine Lesiak’s modus operandi as a theatre practitioner. Incorporating the knowledge she gained in her first year as an MFA Theatre Practice candidate at the U of A and … Read moreChristine Lesiak’s 900 Seconds at Found Festival – curious arts

Campbell Wallace captures the life of the party – curious arts

UAlberta visual fundamentals technician brings universal party narratives to the forefront by reinventing personal snapshots Campbell Wallace’s (‘00 BFA) exhibition Party Paintings is a series of works painted from found images that capture ordinary people in extraordinary moments. The show, up at Latitude 53 until July 11, offers a glimpse into the strangely contradictory world … Read moreCampbell Wallace captures the life of the party – curious arts

CKUA reimagines University Concert Hall – curious arts

New 12-week series featuring University of Alberta, University of Lethbridge and University of Calgary music performances premieres this weekend Feature image: Russell Baker, UAlberta Music’s production manager and technician in Convocation Hall. Photo by Patrick Strain. David Ward. Photo from CKUA. Back in the 1970s, CKUA radio regularly broadcast classical music concerts performed at the … Read moreCKUA reimagines University Concert Hall – curious arts

Book Trailer: 40 Below Volume 2 – curious arts

Even as we kick off festival season, that other season is never far from our minds. Winter is coming, and UAlberta English students have created a promo video for Jason Lee Norman’s 40 Below Volume 2: Alberta’s Winter Anthology. One thing all Albertans share is an intimate knowledge of winter. While some may gripe, others … Read moreBook Trailer: 40 Below Volume 2 – curious arts

Works Festival of Art and Design 2015 – curious arts

UAlberta alumni and staff working it at The Works, Edmonton’s international visual arts festival Erin Valentine Feature image: Detail of Kirsty Templeton-Davidge’s Every Second Sunday UAlberta stage management grad, Erin Valentine (‘14 BFA) is the Marketing – Churchill Square Supervisor at The Works Art & Design Festival, June 19 through July 1, 2015. After two … Read moreWorks Festival of Art and Design 2015 – curious arts