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
Did you know that there is a feminist exhibition space housed in the Department of Women’s and Gender studies? The space showcases creative work by feminist artists across the university and community. Showcased in the space until December 18th is Ali Nickerson’s “A Beer Tent For Girls.” Artist’s abstract:Beer Tent for Girls evokes the excitement … Read moreAli Nickerson – Beer Tent For Girls – curious arts
It was cellist Colin Ryan who brought George Crumb’s Vox Balaenae (Voice of the Whale) to the attention of Shelley Younge. “He said we should play it sometime. That was nearly 40 years ago! I guess that ‘sometime’ has finally arrived,” laughs Edmonton Symphony Orchestra flutist and U of A Music instructor Shelley Younge. Younge … Read moreThe Voice of the Whale and Other Creatures – curious arts
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. Here’s our fourth in a series of 50 Reasons to Go See A Play, by Beyond Therapy cast member Carmen Nieuwenhuis (’16 BFA). She plays … Read moreReason 4/50 to Go See A Play: Relate to Other People – curious arts
Catherine Banks’ 2008 Governor General award-winning play, Bone Cage, presented by Edmonton’s Theatre Yes from now until Oct. 4, features a host of UAlberta talent in the cast and creative team. Neil Kuefler Neil Kuefler (’14 BFA) and Alyson Dicey (’12 BFA) are playing the leads with recent stage management graduate Kate Quinn-Feehan (’15 BFA) … Read moreBone Cage draws out UAlberta talent – curious arts