AGA’s mural-sized space pushes printmaker to new creative heights (literally) Sean Caulfield’s The Flood, recently installed in Manning Hall at the Art Gallery of Alberta, is as imposing in size as it is a feat of creative realization. At six-by-nine metres, it is Caulfield’s largest print to date, but to call it a print is … Read moreSean Caulfield’s The Flood is an epic adventure
Design grad Megan Strickfaden curates 10 shorts from Edmonton and abroad for presentation at AGA Feb. 24 Guest post by Helen MetellaWith files from Salena Kitteringham Making your way through a crowded mall, art gallery or gym is not just potentially aggravating, it can be treacherous if you’re legally blind. Yet how can the non-blind … Read moreDesign Matters film series on inclusive design – curious arts
“Who am I anyway?Am I my resume?That is a picture of a person I don’t know.”A Chorus Linemusic by Marvin Hamlischlyrics by Edward Kleban As we crawl towards the spring and audition season, I thought it might be interesting to reflect a bit on the business of acting. Hundreds of actors from college and university … Read moreHeadshots: How to dazzle a casting director – curious arts
Guest post by Dr. Marnie Giesbrecht University of Alberta Organist In my position as University Organist I take pride in presenting alumni of our organ studies program as well as guests and enjoy taking part as a performer on the series. For the February 24th concert two amazing performers who are faculty members in the … Read moreNoon Hour Organ Concert: Rheinberger for Lunch
Marc Siegner’s new public art at Victoria Park Pavilion This bas relief mural celebrates a beloved winter tradition – ice skating. The imagery suggests a pond where ice skates have come to race each other. Inspired by period skates as well as historical artistic imagery, the artist employs bright hues and detailing to instill as … Read moreExotic Beasts – curious arts