3 Questions for 3 artists in Prism – Part 2 – curious arts

Spotlight on Karim Gillani, Taran Plamondon and Kendra Heslip Just over two weeks until showtime. I continue our questions spotlighting artists showcased in the Prism program. Using the same three question format I used last week, I talk with Karim Gillani, Taran Plamondon and Kendra Heslip. Meet Karim Gillani Karim is an instructor of the UAlberta Indian music ensemble and also … Read more3 Questions for 3 artists in Prism – Part 2 – curious arts

UAlberta Authorpalooza draws talented local writers

EFS Writer-in-Residence Minister Faust presents the first in a series of literary salons at UAlberta By Angelique Rodrigues  The Department of English & Film Studies (EFS) has a brand new Writer-in-Residence and he’s already shaking things up with some exciting new events this year. Local author and activist Minister Faust dreamed up the concept for a series of … Read moreUAlberta Authorpalooza draws talented local writers

The Edinburgh Fringe Festival – Part Two – curious arts

For Part Two of Erin McDougall’s Edinburgh Fringe 2014 reviews, originally published on her blog A Dancer Abroad, she covers some very diverse theatre ground. From immersive/story-theatre, to Theatre-for-Young-Audiences, on to site-specific theatre, to more drama and even more dark comedy. ~Salena I love Edinburgh and I loved being at the Fringe! It’s been an exciting, … Read moreThe Edinburgh Fringe Festival – Part Two – curious arts

Misa Nikolic launches Historiæ – curious arts

Art and Design Grad debuts self-published reflections on painting Misa Nikolic (’14 MA) has just commenced the PhD program in the History of Art, Design and Visual Culture at the University of Alberta. Wednesday, September 24th marks the launch of his book project, Historiæ, that he’s been working on for some time. I caught up … Read moreMisa Nikolic launches Historiæ – curious arts

Reimagining Curious Arts – curious arts

Reimagining Curious Arts

Introducing our redesigned, revamped and rejuvenated Curious Arts blog This week, TJ and I are proud to reveal our reimagined Curious Arts blog! The fresh new look and organization of the site is the result of a collaboration throughout the 2014 winter term with the brilliant students in Sue Colberg and Kevin Zak’s Des 594: … Read moreReimagining Curious Arts – curious arts