These are dry times. Summer slips away faster than you can catch it – a dime down the drain. The sky hangs damp and icy today. Across the globe, powerful little men toy with the world’s future like it’s a game of chicken. Hurricanes have ravaged large parts of our earth. Families will suffer the effects for years to come. Terrorists won’t let London sleep.
This planet can get so ugly. So broken. So disordered. So many of our mirrors are shattered.
There is order in beauty. A divine order, I believe, but whatever your theology you can feel it. The affirmation of disparate parts falling into place.
Jennifer Berkenbosch’s Cultivar matters because the world needs beauty today. We need to be reminded that there is goodness. There is a solid bed beneath this wild river.
Deep Freeze turns 10 this year. It’s hard to believe that just 10 years ago Iwas secretly thinking Arts On The Ave was crazy for creating a winter festival, building on the success of the big Kaleido fall festival. I was not a fan of winter (I’m still not) and thought no one would want to attend something outdoors this time of year, never mind show up to help put the thing on. I’ve been wrong so many times.
Deep Freeze has won me over with many magic moments. Holding hands with my family as we watched the first Deep Freeze fireworks certainly stands out. I got to try old-timey curling for the first time, and cabane-a-sucre, the insta-freeze maple syrup sucker created on a bed of snow. I’ve slid the ice slide and push my kids in a ski-studded deep freezer. There’s been a lot of skating, too.
With such a wealth of activities, don’t miss the great art on display at Deep Freeze.
Here are some of the most arty bits you’ll want to watch for as you wander the grounds.
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This week we’ve got milestones and motion. Significant calendar dates and a flurry of online videos dominate this #ArtScene13 list. So get your day-timer out and turn your speakers up to discover what’s up this week in the spaces where #yegarts and faith collide.
ONE: Adobe Photoshop turns 25 this year.
Happy Birthday to the magic wand!
Show postcard from The Nina Haggerty website.
TWO: The Nina Haggerty Centre Turns 12 with Confusement.
The Nina Haggerty Centre is a unique gift to our city and the Alberta Avenue community. They provide opportunities for those with developmental disabilities to make art. Celebrate their 12 year anniversary with artist Scott Berry’s sculptural installation Confusement. Berry has been recognized as Stantec’s Artist of the Year. View Confusement at Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts until February 27.
THREE: On 118 Ave, the arts are bringing New Beginnings for everyone.
And they are bringing change. Just watch this new video and see for yourself.
OUR: The Women are here.
The Women is a collection of black and white photographs of Edmonton women organized by Julie Rohr (sister of Marcie Rohr whose work currently hangs at The Bleeding Heart). More than an art show, The Women is a movement in support of women who have been sexually exploited or trafficked, both here and internationally. Women have paid $50 for a potrait to stand in solidarity with exploited women we may not see. All funds raised through the project are split between CEASE (local) and IJM (international). The March 8 event at the AGA, held on International Women’s Day, is now sold out, but donations can still be made to support the project at thewomen.ca.
FIVE: Walk with me for the homeless this Saturday.
Sufjan Stevens has release his new single, No Shade in the Shadow of the Cross. It’s beautiful, but perhaps NSFW (f-bomb ahead).
TEN: NextFest Call for Sound
NextFest is looking for audio work (music and otherwise) for its NuMusic component. The Call for Submissions is up and you have until May 1. Sadly, I have realized that I am now too old to submit to NextFest. Ouch. Don’t be like me. Don’t miss your chance!
Remember to send me your art and arts happenings. Simply email dave@bleedingheartartspace.com or post on Twitter or Facebook with #ArtScene13 and I will do my best to get you on the list next week.
Or, just fill out this form right here.
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You have something to say–why not say it here? Email your blog post idea to dave@bleedingheartart.space and let's chat.
The Carrot is hosting a Christmas Arts Bazaar and you could sell your wares right here in Alberta Ave.
Here are the deets straight from the fine folks at Arts On The Ave ...
"On Friday November 28th and Saturday November 29th the Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse will be hosting the 2014 Carrot Christmas Arts Bazaar in conjunction with Just Christmas, a Christmas craft fair at the Alberta Ave Community League.
This year we will feature 6 indoor artisan spaces inside the Carrot and 6 outdoor artisan spaces in heated winter huts outside the Carrot.
Venue: The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse (9351-118 Ave) Dates: Friday November 28 (7:00PM-9:00PM) & Saturday November 29 (10:00AM-4:00PM) Cost: $80 per table (for both days)
To apply for a table at this year’s Christmas Arts Bazaar please fill out the attached form and return it to carrotassist@gmail.com or drop it at the Carrot (9351-118 Ave) by Friday November 7th, 2014."
