This week we had the opportunity to interview Canadian conductor and U of A graduate, Adam Johnson, about how he became interested in conducting and what he enjoys most about this particular career. In 2001 Adam graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor’s Degree in piano performance and later received a doctorate from … Read moreLet’s Talk Conducting with Adam Johnson! – curious arts
The University of Alberta Department of Drama presents the 2018 New Works Festival from February 6-11 in the Second Playing Space at the Timms Centre for the Arts. An entirely student-run production, the New Works Festival features exciting one-act plays from emerging playwrights. Each playwright has the opportunity to connect and develop their work with … Read moreBehind the Scenes at the 2018 New Works Festival – curious arts
Deepak Paramashivan, a doctoral student at the U of A, was the recipient of the Edmonton Arts Council’s Cultural Diversity in Arts Award in 2017! Currently, Deepak is pursuing a doctorate in ethnomusicology, with a specific focus on South Indian theatre music. However, before beginning a PhD in Music, he completed a degree in mechanical … Read moreDeepak Paramashivan: 2017 Edmonton Cultural Diversity in Arts Award Recipient – curious arts
Susan Colberg, Associate Professor of Design Studies (Visual Communication Design) in the Department of Art & Design, has been appointed to the jury of the Stiftung Buchkunst (Book Art Foundation) international book design competition, The Best Book Design from All Over the World, to be held in Leipzig, Germany from 8 – 11 February 2018 at the German National Library. … Read moreSue Colberg Appointed to International Book Jury
Since this is a Q and A, let’s begin with the question; who is Robert Cohen? Robert Cohen is a world renowned cellist, member of the Fine Arts Quartet, and has been the University of Alberta’s Distinguished Visitor for the last week!Currently, Robert Cohen teaches at the Royal Academy of Music in London, England and … Read moreQuick Q and A with Robert Cohen – curious arts