Visual art, dance, and theatre
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Journey behind the brushes
Professional makeup artist Nicole Saxton found her calling after years of working in public relations. [ READ MORE ]
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WP Puppet Theatre: From a childhood gift to professional puppeteering
[dropcap]W[/dropcap]P Puppet Theatre put on a show at Highland Park Community Centre on June 4. With a ticket price of $5, people from communities as far as the northeast visited the event with their family [ READ MORE ]
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Calgary-based artists commemorate Philippine Independence Day
This article talks about one of the ways how the Filipino-Canadian community in Calgary celebrates Filipino Heritage Month and the proclamation of the 125th Philippine Independence Day. [ READ MORE ]
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Nickle Galleries highlights Indigenous identities
The David Garneau: Métissage exhibition at the Nickle Galleries strives to educate and enlighten the community on Indigenous experiences and Métis identities in Alberta. [ READ MORE ]
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‘A beautiful, full circle moment’: Beading acts as medicine for Calgary woman
Erin Shanks is a disabled artist with Metis heritage located in Calgary, AB who started a small beading business during the COVID-19 pandemic as a way to support herself. [ READ MORE ]
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Sharing a spotlight with the underrepresented: Miriam Fabijan’s story
Curator and artist Miriam Fabijan shares her platform in the arts community with the underrepresented. [ READ MORE ]
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Emerging photographer showcase at Contemporary Calgary
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]his year’s Exposure Festival is being held in February, providing a space for new photographers and artists to show their work. The Exposure Festival is an annual photography showcase, put on by the Calgary/Banff Photography [ READ MORE ]
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‘Literally becoming part of us’ — ash tattoos gaining popularity
‘Literally becoming part of us’: Preserve loved ones within you using cremated ash tattoos. [ READ MORE ]
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Chantal Changon advocates for more Indigenous voices to be heard
For years, the federal government has mistreated and disrespected Indigenous people, despite their status as the first people of our great land. Chantal Changon, a well-known activist in Calgary, has dedicated 30 years of her life to ensuring change and being the voice of those who are afraid to speak out.
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Local artists showcase their work at the Calgary Creative Art Guild’s Fall exhibit
Local artists gathered together to raise funds for the Veterans Food Bank at the Calgary Creative Art Guild’s semi-annual fall exhibit and sale. [ READ MORE ]