Calgary artist enjoys international success with his fire paintings: ‘It’s exploded!’
No matter how many combinations he might mix together, Jeff Vermeeren says there’s always one constant – “chemicals that burn.” Continue reading
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Calgary water tower transforms into university art gallery
By Joel Senick Reporter and Weekend Co-Anchor
A donation by Tom and Debra Mauro allowed St. Mary’s University to turn a historic building on campus into an art gallery. Continue reading
Have an opinion on Calgary’s public art program? The city wants to hear from you
The city has launched an online survey that is meant to complement a telephone survey set to be conducted with 500 Calgarians in April. Continue reading
Kensington’s Chicken on the Way chicken statue gets ‘much-needed makeover’
Alberta College of Art and Design (ACAD) students make a sweater for the chicken statue outside of Chicken on the Way, Kensington. Continue reading
Gord Gillies: Downtown Calgary public art gaffe more a mix-up than a major scandal
As the much-maligned public art program gets a much-needed review, here’s my two cents on how to move forward: keep it simple, stupid. Continue reading
Calgary’s mayoral candidates address public art controversy at election forum
By Heather Yourex-West Health Reporter
The eight men vying for Calgary’s top job shared their thoughts on the city’s public art selection process and arts funding as a whole during an election forum on the arts Monday night. Continue reading
‘Not my favourite thing in the world’: Nenshi after seeing Bowfort Towers
Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi doesn’t think the new Bowfort Towers art installation is horrible, it’s just not his “favourite thing in the world.” Continue reading
Calgary Public Art Board member defends Bowfort Towers as ‘wonderful addition’
A member of Calgary’s Public Art Board is responding to the flurry of criticism around the Bowfort Towers art installation recently unveiled in the city. Continue reading
City of Calgary unveils Blackfoot-inspired art at major northwest interchange
The structure is the first of two art installations, which together cost the city $500,000. Continue reading
Tunnel graffiti art, creative playground unveiled at Calgary’s Confederation Park for Canada Day
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
A creative new playground, barbecues and bike path street art are part of the new items ready for Calgarians to use this weekend. Continue reading
