Museums around the world are soliciting duck pics from each other
A handful of museums based around the world are playing a game of duck, duck, well, duck by soliciting each other to share their “best duck” pics. Continue reading
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New Brunswick optician proves he has an eye for industrial art
By Shelley Steeves Senior Correspondent
An optician by profession, Zarei calls himself a “hobby-a-holic” and says he’s dabbled in painting, leather working and now pipe art is his passion. Continue reading
Mayberry Art Gallery in Winnipeg opens $4 million holiday exhibition
This year’s edition boasts 100 pieces of art, worth a total of approximately $4 million. Continue reading
Charitable gaming groups in Sask. receive $1.5M in grants
The SLGA grants are provided to groups and organizations who conduct licensed charitable gaming activities such as bingo and raffle events. Continue reading
French photographer finds Winnipeg’s beauty in murals
Cendrine Marouat, originally from France, is embarking on an ambitious project to document all 600-plus murals in Winnipeg. Continue reading
Promote expression through art: Lethbridge library encouraging youths to enter local art show
Lethbridge Public Library is encouraging young artists to get involved in an upcoming art show this Christmas. Continue reading
Free space, materials, instruction make Crash Studio popular with Kingston teens
Agnes Etherington Art Centre opens its doors to young artists who wish to create in a free and relaxed environment. Continue reading
Dead Saskatoon tattoo artist’s skin removed, preserved to honour his work
A Saskatoon tattoo artist asked that his ink-adorned skin be removed and preserved before he was buried. Continue reading
Art workshops help seniors improve their health, Montreal study finds
For some seniors, visiting the museum instead of the doctor’s office could improve their health and quality of life, according to a study released Tuesday. Continue reading
Want to make art but don’t know where to start? Edmonton non-profit ‘connects the dots’
By Jennifer Crosby Anchor
Want to create art but don’t know where to start? A local nonprofit can help. The Art Mentorship Society of Alberta, or AMSA, says artistic expression is a critical part of a healthy community. Continue reading