Public art in Edmonton is often connected to UAlberta art makers and patrons. Public art is one of the most visible expressions of community values and engagement. To varying degrees, urban spaces are also art spaces, and in Edmonton, University of Alberta creators have made their mark on our city and continue to do so … Read moreWhat’s new in public art? – curious arts
On Halloween night, the University of Alberta’s music community is organizing a Sound Mask Parade downtown. Ths live, collective, improvisational and mobile sound exhibition will travel from the Art Gallery of Alberta to dc3 Art Projects. “We will gather in the lobby of the AGA at approximately 8 p.m. and walk as a group of … Read moreSonic Masking Halloween Parade – curious arts
Video Q & A with Roger Admiral Pianist Roger Admiral and composer Howard Bashaw have collaborated together at the University of Alberta for more than two decades. Bashaw describes their special artistic relationship best in the CD liner notes for his 15 for Piano, remarking how the recordings of his works performed by Admiral reflect … Read moreWhy commission new piano music? – curious arts
UAlberta students inspired by mainstage speakers at Edmonton conference connecting entrepreneurs and change makers A few weeks ago, four University of Alberta students had the good fortune of receiving free passes (worth $400 each!) to attend Ignite Festival on Sept. 9 and 10, 2015. Hosted by the Edmonton Economic Development Corporation, and supported by the … Read moreIgnite Edmonton Festival 2015 Recap – curious arts
Canada’s ‘clowns of horror,’ U of A Drama prof Michael Kennard and John Turner, recognized for their latest work as Mump and Smoot It’s been 28 years since Michael Kennard and John Turner created Mump and Smoot in one of Richard Pochinko’s celebrated clown workshops at the Theatre Resource Centre in Toronto. Last week, their … Read moreMump and Smoot win the Canadian Comedy Award