Interviews

Alumna Jill Ho-You’s (’12 MFA) Retrograde at SNAP Gallery runs until October 8th. Can you tell me a bit about the overall theme of the Retrograde? Retrograde explores the fear and anxiety surrounding the possibility of environmental and societal collapse. It imagines what the Earth might look like after the climax of the Anthropocene if … Read moreJill Ho-You’s Retrograde at SNAP Gallery – curious arts

Incoming BFA student Melanie Bahniuk has a few tips and a lot of insights into what it’s been like to get ready for her first behind-the-scenes Fringe adventure. Reposted from youalberta.blogspot.ca Tip Number One: Definitely plan ahead Honestly I had no idea what to expect. This was my first theatre festival I entered a piece into, … Read moreNew BFA student makes directorial debut at the Fringe – curious arts

A percussive tour of the Riel House The Riel House is set to be demolished. It has had a long history with the Department of Music and in the last few years it has been a second home to the work of Music Grad students. A few years ago Music student Daniel Stadnicki, who is … Read moreGoodbye Riel House – Daniel Stadnicki: Drum kit – curious arts

Jesse Sherburne is always looking for new ways to push his students’ imaginations. The U of A alumnus, Edmonton-based artist and design instructor is especially keen to open his pupils’ eyes to the endless possibilities for them to apply their creative skill sets in an entrepreneurial manner. Jesse Sherburne. “In a contemporary context, designers, artists … Read moreJesse Sherburne: teaching from tree tops – curious arts