Friday Five: An Interview with Andy Couch and More

This is the second week of the Friday Five, and I’m discovering just how difficult it is! I’ve been collecting items all week, and now I have to whitle them down to just the five BEST items. I am giving…

Christian Culture Creators in the Spotlight

I just read through an interview with Andy Crouch, author of “Cultivators and Creators”, and was led to the work of Bruce Herman. I wondered as I watched a video by Bruce Herman, how many other Bruce Hermans there may…

Ember Art Show at City Centre Church

City Centre is about to put on their latest art show at the Paramount Theatre - this on at the end of November (Nov 28 at 7 PM). They are still looking for artists as well.

Find out more information on…

Friday Five

I’ve been listening to the Spark podcast on CBC.ca lately, and Merlin Mann has been in to teach about improving your online presence. One tip that he hit on last week was developing, and fulfilling, a set of user-expectations. So, I…

Jason Upton at City Centre Church

[ November 23, 2008; 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ]

Jason Upton returns to Edmonton this fall at City Centre Church.

You can find out more about the show on City Centre’s website here …

http://www.citycentrechurch.com

New Book: God in the Gallery

Thanks to my friend Aimee Grauwiler, I have a new book recommendation to pass on!

“God in the Gallery”, by Daniel A. Siedell is apparently a very good read indeed. I have yet to read it, but here is the description…

It’s Just a Copy, Right? “or” Who Owns My Culture?

I’ve been thinking a bit about Copyright and Intellectual Property lately. I’ve been thinking about it because I am a creator, and because I think a lot about the creative process. And, because I read The Chronicles of Narnia every…

Body Language Podcast - Oct 08: Gallery

This episode includes an interview with visual artist Edward Van Vliet, whose exhibition “Recipes for Kneeling” is showing at the Fringe Gallery throughout October.

Links from the episode:

The New Body Creative Network Gallery …
http://www.bodycreativenetwork.com/index.php/network-gallery/

Edward Van Vliet’s blog…
http://etechne.blogspot.com

The Portal Gallery …
http://www.theportalgallery.ca

The…

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Poems and Songs at the Hydeaway

[ October 22, 2008; 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm. ]

One of our Facebook Group members, poet and musician C. Joseph Gurba, sent me this event listing, and it sounds like something worth catching for sure.

From Joseph’s mouth to your ears…

belle etoile events

i will be putting…

24 7 Prayer and the Arts

A week ago, I had coffee with a good man named Devon with a heart for prayer.

I have to admit, the 24-7 prayer movement does not rouse passion in my heart. I actually feel awful saying that, but brutal honesty…

Blessed Are the Poor, For They Shall Create

It may be a twist on the old beatitude, but I think it’s proving true in my own experience.

There is something about poverty and the arts that seems to act like a magic thread, holding the two somehow together.

Blessed are…

The Portal Gallery Goes Abstract with Keri Mahl

[ October 16, 2008 to November 6, 2008. ]

Giselle Denis’ Gallery, The Portal Gallery, is opening a new show this Thursday night. Here is the official info from her website.

Featuring:

Keri Mahl “Greenspace”

Keri Mahl, self taught fine artist, resides just outside of Edmonton , AB

Her…

Fireproof and the flames

Well, I have to admit, I haven’t seen Fireproof, and likely won’t.

There was a time when I would watch every attempt believers made to make a decent film. Even it they were just attempts. After spending many disappointing hours (and a…

Edward Van Vliet is Blogging

Our friend Edward Van Vliet has launched a blog, presenting …

“an exploration of the arts, faith and whatever else crosses my mind”

I enjoyed leafing through it a bit already, especially seeing photos from his current exhibition at the Fringe Gallery,…

The Creative Weekend: Digital Fantasy

I mentioned a few days back that I had been learning my craft a bit with tutorials. I most often go to PSDtuts.com for this.

I am working on some images that require natural elements (trees, foliage, etc) and so I decided…

Photos From Recipes for Kneeling

I plan to take some more photos at Edward Van Vliet’s exhibition, “Recipes for Kneeling”, but I thought I’d put up what I have thus far.

Enjoy!

Vitamins: Are You Still Learning?

I began my work day a little differently today - with a photoshop tutorial (rather than an actual project).

It’s often difficult to pull myself away from the work that needs to be done, in order to do the work that…

The Creative Weekend: Photographs for Kneeling

I had the pleasure of taking in Edward Van Vliet’s exhibition at the Fringe Gallery, “Recipes For Kneeling”, this past weekend.

I brought my camera and my 50 mm F2 lens. I did not bring a tripod

I’ll have to return…

Can You Hear Pre/Post?

Mat Halton has become a friend of mine, living and volunteering right in the heart of the Alberta Avenue Arts Awakening (how is that for alliteration, hey?)

Mat’s band, Pre/Post, performed on The Carrot stage at the Kaleido Festival a couple…

Support the Arts Tonight, with Margaret Atwood

[ October 1, 2008; 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. ]

Acclaimed Canadian poet and novelist Margaret Atwood will join the rallying cry in support of the Arts in Alberta tonight (October 1st) in our fair city.

The rally could use your support, and is being held just…