The Percent for Art program creates shared experiences Public art is a cultural investment. Edmonton is a diverse, northern city that takes pride in its “get ’er done” mentality. At the same time, our city supports a thriving arts community. How do we reflect our complex identity? Public art is one way of telling our … Read moreThe Pleasures and Perils of Public Art – curious arts
Grad Show Art Auction Friday, Nov. 27, 2015 VASA (Visual Arts Student Association) and the 2016 Design Grad Committee from the Students’ Design Association would like to invite you to their annual student art auction this Friday, November 27 at 7 p.m. in the University of Alberta’s Telus Centre atrium. I caught up with organizers … Read moreOutburst Art Auction: What you need to know – curious arts
Guest post by Jane Heather and Darlene Auger To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the University of Alberta’s Department of Drama, the Curious Arts blog is sharing 50 Reasons to Go See A Play throughout the 2015-16 season. This is reason nine in the series, a guest post by playwright and director Jane Heather (Department … Read moreTheatre, Truth and Reconciliation – curious arts
When the logic of war and terror take over, how easily do we sacrifice all we hold dear? To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the University of Alberta’s Department of Drama, the Curious Arts blog is sharing 50 Reasons to Go See A Play throughout the 2015-16 season. This is reason eight in the … Read moreReason 8/50 to Go See A Play: Iphigenia at Aulis is a classic that remains of the moment – curious arts
We all know the saying, “Those who can’t do, teach.” Art & Design 2.0. will have you thinking again. The second in a series of three exhibitions celebrating the University of Alberta Department of Art & Design’s 50th anniversary in the FAB Gallery until November 28, 2015, Art & Design 2.0 features the work of … Read moreArt & Design 2.0 – curious arts