Interviews

The catalogue of 19th century violinists is so extensive that U of A violinist Guillaume Tardif is serving up a second helping. Following up on last season’s Violinissimo concert, this Friday’s mainstage concert, Violinissimo II, turns the Convocation Hall spotlight once again onto 19th century violin heroes including Heinrich Wilhelm Ernst, Jenő Hubay, Henri Viewxtemps, … Read moreViolinissimo II – curious arts

The early weeks of 2016 are jam-packed with UAlberta shows but I wanted to make sure we give 2015 a much deserved round of applause before we wade too far into the New Year. Here’s to the curious people, creative projects and processes that intrigued us the most in 2015. Here are our top five … Read moreTop five Curious Arts stories of 2015 – curious arts

Tips from UAlberta Art & Design experts on what it takes to get into our BFA or BDes programs Guest post by Joanna Manchur, Student Recruitment and Engagement Coordinator The BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) in Art & Design, and BDes (Bachelor of Design) programs at the University of Alberta are rigorous and competitive. Each … Read moreHow to prepare a portfolio – curious arts

The Percent for Art program creates shared experiences Public art is a cultural investment. Edmonton is a diverse, northern city that takes pride in its “get ’er done” mentality. At the same time, our city supports a thriving arts community. How do we reflect our complex identity? Public art is one way of telling our … Read moreThe Pleasures and Perils of Public Art – curious arts