In Studio

January’s been a bit dreary, but at Rutherford Library, the University of Alberta’s Humanities and Social Sciences library, three exhibits have brightened the month. You might say flat is the new black. The exhibits contain woodcuts and lithographs, quilts and conference posters. Like the quilts on display, the exhibits viewed together are a sampler; they … Read moreRutherford Library: three exhibits in two dimensions – curious arts

After my first full year as Lee Playwright in Residence, I left Edmonton in early May 2015 and hitched a ride back to Toronto with Michael Kennard – who teaches Clown. Mike Kennard I knew that travelling with a clown would not be a million laughs because…well, you know, ‘…the tears of a clown’ and … Read moreColleen Murphy: Travelling with a Clown – curious arts

Usual program notes offer the audience insight into the lives of composer and composition. For the U of A Music’s 50th anniversary celebrations, Julia Byl took an ethnomusicologist’s approach, heading into the heart of our field of study to interview the people of the University of Alberta music department—students, faculty, alumni, supporters— to highlight them … Read more50th Anniversary Music Celebrations: Preview part one – curious arts

Feehan believes community-building is as important as artistic expression Latex balloons, reflective spray paint and silver tape. These are the raw materials of Michael Feehan’s now infamous 2015 Halloween costume – the Talus Dome. The costume was both a satirical riff on the much-maligned piece of public art and a cheeky homage to its balls-out … Read moreMichael Feehan champions alternative art scene