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Features
Eric Fischl, Barbara Edwards Contemporary Lecture, 2013
American artist Eric Fischl discusses his recent sculptures and watercolors with Canadian critic Robert Enright at Barbara Edwards Contemporary, Calgary. October 2013 more »
Dec 4, 2013 in DOCUMENTARIES
"Bit.Fall" documentary by Discovery Channel
A short documentary about German artist Julius Popp while setting up his work "Bit.Fall" in St Louis. more »
Nov 29, 2013 in DOCUMENTARIES
"Journeys" by Jason Poturica
A documentary about visual artist Jason Poturica and his "Journeys" Series more »
Oct 28, 2013 in DOCUMENTARIES
Glenn Clark in studio with "Best of Seven" installation piece
Glenn Clark, Penticton, was commissioned by the Kelowna Art Gallery to create an installation piece for the Kelowna International Airport. more »
Oct 16, 2013 in DOCUMENTARIES
BACK ROOM: Maud Lewis (1903 – 1970)
A cheery springtime spirit radiates from Maud Lewis’ painting of three birds amid the apple blossoms. It’s crudely painted, for sure – the birds’ caps sit on their heads like helmets – but, then, technical finesse is not really the point of folk art. more »
Aug 27, 2013 by Portia Priegert in HISTORICAL WORKS
Robert Christie - Colour and Construction
Saskatoon based painter Robert Christie talks about his exhibition "Colour and Construction". The exhibition ran May 11 - 30, 2013 at The GALLERY / art placement inc., Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, more »
May 16, 2013 in EVENT VIDEOS
BACK ROOM: Hannah Maynard (1834 – 1918)
Photography in British Columbia has a long history that dates back to the 1800s, when Hannah Maynard, a determined and independent-minded woman, made her way in what was then largely a man’s trade. more »
May 8, 2013 by Portia Priegert in HISTORICAL WORKS
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Postcards from cSPACE
Richard White directs his "Everyday Tourist" blog to Calgary's experiment in converting the former King Edward School into an arts centre with Postcards from cSPACE.
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First Nations War Shirt returned to Esplanade Museum
A First Nations War Shirt, called a Soo-Car-Sim, was recently returned to the Esplanade Museum in Medicine Hat from the Canadian Conservation Institute (CCI) which specializes in museum conservation and restoration.
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Text a chandelier by Dec 7, Connect with Medalta
Medalta Artistic Director, Aaron Nelson's latest exhibition at the Esplanade Arts and Heritage Centre in Medicine Hat is titled, appropriately enough, "Connectivity".
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The Audains Donate Rare Emily Carr Self-portrait to the Vancouver Art Gallery
Vancouver Art Gallery is pleased to announce the latest acquisition for its growing permanent collection. This work by Emily Carr, titled "Emily and Lizzie", is generously donated by long-time Gallery supporters Michael Audain and Yoshiko Karasawa.
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Call for Canadian Artists to Enter Competition for 2014 Glenfiddich Artists in Residence Prize
Glenfiddich is issuing a “Call to Artists” currently living and creating art in Canada to enter the internationally renowned competition for the prestigious 2014 Glenfiddich Artists in Residence Prize.
