K Bricker After playing all of Beethoven’s sonatas for violin and piano over the past three seasons, Jacques Després and Andrew Wan are moving on to play assorted sonatas from Mozart, Grieg, Debussy and Strauss on Friday, Sept. 25 at 8 p.m. in Convocation Hall. There is no doubt, audiences are going to be dazzled by the … Read moreJacques Després and Andrew Wan: Moving On – curious arts
UAlberta Arts alumna and acclaimed artist Barbara Paterson shares her advice on taking on commissioned work Barbara Paterson, ’57 BA (SpecCert), ’88 BFA is an acclaimed Canadian artist, primarily known for her bronze, figurative works. In the course of her career, Barbara has sculpted numerous public commissions, including some of the most celebrated Canadian monuments—like … Read moreCommissioned Art: Risk vs. Reward – curious arts
A year of 50th anniversary celebratory performances for U of A Music faculty and students kicks off Sept. 19 in Convocation Hall as landmark venue turns 100 years old As the curtain rises on a new season of mainstage concerts, the University of Alberta Department of Music prepares to mark two milestones. This fall, Convocation … Read morePiano notes by Roger Admiral – curious arts
Mechanical engineer to master of design After a five years of working as an engineer, Anson Wong decided he could have more tangible influence on the making of good quality things if he were working as a designer rather than as a project engineer. Boldly, he quit his well-paying engineering position to go back to … Read moreMake Good: Anson Wong – curious arts
UAlberta Design graduate’s research connects mindfulness with creative process Justin Pritchard is one of the five graduate designers with their thesis work featured in the show Make Good: Design for a Better Now in the FAB Gallery until September 19, 2015. Justin’s research looks into mindfulness meditation as a tool to further artistic practice. His … Read moreMake Good: Justin Pritchard on Mindfulness – curious arts