Does anyone else feel that Christmas is sneaking up on us? Well. Calgary’s arts community is ready to help you out with gifts, sales and tonnes of entertainment. It’s all here in this week’s Arts Round Up.
Local independent flamenco artist Rosanna Terracciano will be presenting a new work combining dance, film and live performance this Sunday, November 17.
Photos by Reynard Li courtesy of Rosanna Terracciano
Flamenco Experiment Merges Film and Dance
For local flamenco artist Rosanna Terracciano, her newest work is an experiment expanding the notions of flamenco dance. Combining dance, film and live performance, We All Need to Say GOODBYE/ADIOS spawned from several recent trips to Barcelona and Vienna to create, perform and mingle with international flamenco artists sharing similar visions for experimental flamenco.
Running this Sunday, the intimate performance features Rosanna’s live performance beside her latest short dance film, which she directed, edited, choreographed for and danced in.
“I’m always curious about finding new ways to represent flamenco, with the hope of developing stronger critical engagement between audiences and the flamenco they are exposed to,” says Rosanna in a statement. “With this new work, I’m trying to offer more access points for my audiences to emotionally and intellectually connect to what they are seeing by working with the mediums of both film and dance, and by working within a more casual format outside of a more traditional theatre setting. I wanted to create an informal and particular atmosphere for experiencing my newest vision for flamenco.”
We All Need to Say GOODBYE/ADIOS runs Sunday, November 17 at the EMMEDIA Gallery and Production Society screening room (351 11 Avenue SW, 2nd floor) with showtimes at 2pm, 4pm and 6pm. Tickets are Pay-What-You-Can at the door only and space is limited.
New Money for The New Gallery
The New Gallery is always pushing the envelope with their awesome exhibitions and great artist support. And now is the perfect time to support them.
Their upcoming annual fundraiser, New Money, happens this Friday, November 15 from 8pm to 11pm at the John Snow House (915 18 Ave SW). Raffle ticket pre-sales have already begun and you can visit their website to see previews of the three letterpress prints and two t-shirts featuring work by artists Hannah Doerksen, Duane Linklater, Paul Robert and Tanya Rusnak.
My Le Nguyen’s Water Torture
Photo courtesy of TNG
TNG is an artist-run centre that exhibits innovative artists at all junctures of their careers whose work contributes to social and political discourse. They also offers internships, a curatorial development program, public lectures, a comprehensive online gallery archive and the newly opened John Snow House which is home to a library, archive and space for cultural collaboration.
And while you’re supporting all the goodness that is TNG, check out My Le Nguyen’s Water Torture exhibition that captures the overwhelming sense of alienation that routinely defines the moments in our lives. The exhibition is comprised of photographs and videos and stems from meeting with her estranged father in Vietnam.
Water Torture brings together three of Nguyen’s works that explore the constant flux of disconnect through foreign and forgotten places, identity, relationships and television screens.
Water Torture runs until Saturday, December 14 at The New Gallery (208 Centre Street SE).
MMM Bacon
Do you have an intense craving for all things bacon? Have you found that the art in your life is in need of the cured meat?
Well, don’t dismay. The House Gallery will be presenting Bacon: The King of Cured Meats this week only. For three days they’ll be showcasing the efforts of local artists celebrating the beauty of bacon in their final group art exhibit of 2013. Known for their legacy of unique, one-of-a-kind, accessible artwork, House Gallery showcases pop culture and low-brow art making for a sometimes bizarre mixup of art and culture.
The show will features work by Baron Von Reilander, Heather Buchanan, Darija S. Radakovic, Chris Tait, Kris Chisholm, Riley Michael Rossmo, Derek Bisbing, Amanda Rye, Julya Hajnoczky, Blaine Wiseman, Scott Veldhoen, Kristin Ambrozy, Heather McLean, Matt Brunning, Neil Martin Horvath, Michael Carr, Brian Batista, Axel Bernal, Davey Gravy, Chantal Gallant, Eric Fossi, Anh Au, Greg Gerla, Travis Champagne, Joel Monea, Adam Zhu and more.
Bacon: The King of Cured Meats runs November 14 to16 from 4pm to 9pm at House Gallery (2607 35 Street SW). Visitors will also have the chance to bid on artworks through a silent auction on Saturday, November 16.
Public Art 101: Temporary Public Art
Passionate about public art or just want to know more?
Join the folks behind City of Calgary’s Public Art Program this week for a free professional development session exploring temporary public art.
This Tuesday, November 12 they’ll be talking about the practice and how it is being used. Local artists including Ciara McKeown, Tomas Jonsson, Leslie Sweder, Eric Moschopedis and Mia Rushton will be on hand to talk about why it is an important form of expression. They’ll also be breaking into small groups to discuss the benefits and challenges of working in this way.
It all goes down from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at the Cliff Bungalow Arts Centre (2105 Cliff Street SW).
Space is limited so please register in advance by email to Lisa Hickey-Besserer.
Go Big or Drive Home
You saw them all at Beakerhead. The giant art cars – the peacock with an organ in the back and light up pipes and the hippo that spewed flames. You know the ones.
Well. Do you want to build your own?
Start with an information session next Tuesday, November 19 at Beakerhead HQ (#101, 1615 10 Avenue SW). A group of Calgary makers will be on hand to share their tales and help you get on track to create your own mutant vehicles. I expect to see the next year for the second annual Beakerhead festival.
This is a free evening but make sure you RSVP for a seat.
Overhauling for The Alberta Children’s Hospital
What do you get when you combine live music, local art, visual design and a great cause?
OVERHAUL runs this Thursday, November 14 from 6pm to 10pm at Festival Hall (1215 10th Avenue SE).
Some of the greatest supporters of arts in Calgary have joined together all in the name of helping out The Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation and launching Calvin Locke’s new book Overhaul.
The night is all about discovering inspirational adventure that comes from facing fears and pursuing dreams. It’s all sponsored and supported by Critical Mass and West Canadian Printing with food provided by Briggs Kitchen + Bar and drinks by Village Brewery and Willow Park Wine & Spirits.
Artwork will be available for purchase via silent auction and there’ll be individual print sales with all proceeds of sales going towards the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Full event details can be found here.
Soundasaurus Takes Over EPCOR CENTRE
The art of noise. The amazingness of sound.
Head to the EPCOR CENTRE’s Engineered Air Theatre for three days of experimental media, audio, performance and visual arts in Soundasaurus – a festival of sight and sound.
Running from November 14 to 16, each night brings new performances from Canada, the USA, the United Kingdom and beyond. There’ll even be free, interactive sound installations in the Arts Learning Centre and Ledge Gallery of EPCOR CENTRE plus spontaneous soundbombing in various locations.
All the details can be found here and check out this year’s trailer to get a feel of what you can expect.
Video courtesy of EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts
Art Sales, Markets Gearing Up
So you need some gifts? Want something cool, interesting and local? Instead of heading to the mall, try one of the many, many art shows, sales and markets this week. Here’s a glimpse of where you can go.
Small Works Art Sale presented by the Richmond/Knob Hill Community Association
What: Blown glass, painting, photography from artists Karen Andrews, Donna Deschenes, Hayden MacRae, Leona Pedlar and Pierre Quinn.
When: Friday November 15 from 3pm to 7pm and Saturday, November 16 from 10am to 5pm
Where: 2433 26 Ave SW
Marda Loop Christmas Art Show
What: Lots of art goodies in the awesome and creative community of Marda Loop.
When: Saturday, November 16 from 10am to 3pm
Where: 3130 16th Street SW
Grasby Art Studio Art Festival
What: Held twice yearly, the Bowness Scout and Lions Hall fills with art and music. The festival features a show of student, instructors and friends of the studio, demos, activities, art cards, jewelry, pottery, music and more.
When: Sunday, November 17 from 10am to 4pm
Where: 8551 Bowness Road NW
More info here.
Simon Fraser Holiday Artisan’s Fair
What: Head to Simon Fraser School for their 4th Annual Artisan’s Fair. The free event showcases the handmade work of local students and artisans with a small portion of the proceeds going to support Free the Children.
When: Thursday, November 14 from 5pm to 7pm
Where: 5215 33 St NW
Varsity Community Association Craft Sale
What: A community craft sale full of Christmas decorations, paintings, crochet, Christmas art, handmade ornaments, jewelry and more. Free Admission with a concession onsite.
When: Friday, November 15 from 3pm to 8pm and Saturday, November 16 10am to 3:30pm
Where: 4303 Varsity Drive NW
Lake Bonavista Craft Fair
What: A community craft fair with two sections – hand crafted and home business – and 50 plus vendors.
When: Saturday, November 16 to Sunday, November 17 from 11am to 4pm both days
Where: 1401 Acadia Drive SE
More info here.
Rocky Ridge Ranch Holiday Market
What: Holiday goodies, treats, crafts, and other items.
When: Saturday, November 16 from 10am to 2pm
Where: 10709 Rocky Ridge Blvd NW
Parkridge Estates Christmas Craft Fair
What: A selection of homemade crafts and home-based businesses.
When: Saturday, November 16 from 9am to 3pm
Where: Very east end of 32 Avenue in the NE, two blocks east of 68th street in the community of Monterey Park
Scenic Acres Annual Christmas Craft Fair
What: Free admission with unique artisan gifts and one of a kind treats.
When: Saturday, November 16 from 10am to 3pm
Where: 8825 Scurfield Dr NW
Edgemont Christmas Craft Sale
What: Annual sale with local handmade crafts.
When: Saturday, November 16 from 9am to 3pm
Where: 33 Edgevalley Cir NW
Crossroads Community Craft Sale
What: 11th Annual craft sale with baked goods, homemade crafts, gifts and items from home businesses
When: Saturday, November 16 from 10am to 3pm
Where: 1803 – 14 Avenue NE
Art Market
What: Check out the Art Market – one of Calgary’s premier arts and crafts sales with over 200 professional artisans from across Canada. There’ll be works from fifty craft categories include pottery, jewellery, home furnishings, seasonal decorations and custom clothing.
When: Thursday, November 14 to Sunday, November 17
Where: Calgary Telus Convention Center – 120 Ninth Avenue SE
More info here.
Do you have something awesome coming up and want to be part of the Calgary Arts Round Up? Drop me a line at amy @ calgaryisawesome.com!