Concert Choir’s Conductor The academic term is ending on a high note for Rob Curtis, conductor of the University of Alberta Concert Choir. Hot on the heels of Concert Choir’s very successful tour to the West coast, Rob was honoured at the Faculty of Arts awards night on May 6, 2014 with a Graduate Student … Read moreIn the Studio with Rob Curtis – curious arts
U of A printmakers stood out in San Francisco Suzi Barlow and I recently attended the Southern Graphics Council International Conference 2014. This annual event is the largest printmaking conference in the world, and it was held in San Francisco this year. Far from alone, we were part of an entourage of past and present … Read moreSouthern Graphics Council International Conference 2014 – curious arts
Art Talk I’ve never been good at choosing titles for projects. That’s why the 2014 Bachelor of Fine Arts graduating class’s exhibition, titled Affinities, impressed me. By using the word affinities with art, the class places an emphasis on the connection between their artwork with viewers. Their title suggests an action, a behavior we partake … Read moreAffinities – curious arts
University of Alberta Bachelor of Design 2014 Graduate Show I had the chance to check out Peep Show, the University of Alberta Bachelor of Design 2014 graduate show this week. I was blown away by the ingenuity, beauty and expanse of ideas that are presented by this class. Visual Communication Design major Kayla Callfas and … Read morePeep Show – curious arts
Much Knowledge As Julie-Ann Mercer wandered through Fresh Paint: A Snapshot of Painting in Edmonton, an exhibit at the University of Alberta Enterprise Square Galleries, she wondered how she can put into practice what she’s learned throughout her BA in Art History. Fresh Paint has been held over until April 26, 2014. Have you watched … Read moreFresh Paint – curious arts