Art cuts in Calgary and Alberta cut us off from connection to our roots and seed I am so disgusted with the stance on arts in Calgary and the province. There are minimal tax breaks for film productions. Mount Royal University is closing part of its arts program. What a disgrace. The arts are the poignant forms of human expression. [...]
Alberta power thrashers Edge of Attack announce Northern Destruction Tour Hailing from the frigid Northern lands of Alberta, power-thrash band Edge of Attack have announced their Northern Destruction Tour. Edge of Attack will be trekking across Alberta for the month of June, along with a show in Winnipeg, to promote their debut self-titled album. “We can’t wait to [...]
Art exhibit opposing Northern Gateway pipeline raises ire of Ward 14 Ald. Demong An art exhibit critical of the Northern Gateway pipeline project is being hosted in the atrium of the Calgary Municipal Complex this week. The “Art For An Oil-Free Coast” exhibit comes from B.C. conservation group Raincoast, who are attempting to block Enbridge’s Northern Gateway pipeline. [...]
Douglas Coupland unveils ‘Interpretation of Calgary, Alberta in the 21st Century’ World-renowned artist/author Douglas Coupland will unveil his first large-scale artwork in Alberta as part of Qualex-Landmark’s Mark on 10th condominium development. The artwork, called ‘Interpretation of Calgary, Alberta in the 21st Century,’ stands 4. 9 metres high and 4.1 metres wide and represents Coupland’s [...]
Folk Alliance, Petunia Solo Show, “A Few” New Albums? The year has started off on the right foot for Petunia & The Vipers. January saw then take the UK by storm, earning rave reviews, selling out venues and interviewing on the BBC, which called them simply “amazing”. They started it off with a showcase at [...]
artsVest initiative brings business and art together, stimulates ecomony Beacon Staff Reporter In a move aimed at stimulating corporate sponsorship and investment in the arts and culture, the Harper Government has announced funding for artsVest, an initiative of the association Business for the Arts. Announcing the new initiative, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages [...]
Nominate Albertan artists or groups for the Distinguished Artists Award Beacon Staff Reporter The Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) is looking for nominations for the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Distinguished Artist Awards. Albertans are encouraged to nominate the artist or group of artists who exemplify excellence and have had significant impact on Alberta’s cultural scene. [...]
