There’s so much going on in YEG in the summer months, it’s tough to keep up, let alone take part in as much as one would like. It’s something I love about this place – we take our investment in the brief summer seriously! Full-on, all-the-stops-out, all the things all the time! So … a couple… Read More
It seems growth and change are afoot in almost every way imaginable. Last night, the province in which I live held a remarkable election, with results that have transformed the political landscape here – and certainly made history. A blast of fresh Spring air in this place. I’ve been back for a couple of weeks… Read More
I wanted to take a moment to pass on some thoughts from a colleague of mine – Stacey Cann – who is a tireless advocate for the importance of art education. Stacey has been a driving force at Harcourt House Artist-Run Centre for a number of years now, and has developed some great art-ed programs there,… Read More
It’s been a terrifically busy time these last few weeks! Marian and I have been doing several interviews about YORK and putting together exhibition proposals for that project, and I’ve been getting ready for some extended travel – packing up work and supplies and all the other things I’ll need for the next few months,… Read More
Sometimes, it’s nice to break the daily routine. A mid-day break that offers new ideas, things to ponder … a real lunch break! If you’re looking for something new, you might want to give this a try: There will be a variety of speakers sharing their perspective on the work in the gallery – and… Read More
Spent a lovely Saturday afternoon on the Art Bus Tour! It was great to see such a range of work in one afternoon – print media at SNAP, the Member’s Show and “Naked” Show (figurative works) at Harcourt House, then down the highway to Sherwood Park, and finally back to SNAP for some festivities …… Read More
One of the many things I like about the creative community in Edmonton is that when people see a need for something, they make it happen. This event is a perfect example of that ‘make it happen’ attitude: an Art Bus Tour! Harcourt House is coordinating the booking of seats for this event, and as… Read More
Had a fantastic time at the CARFAC Conference! Lots of thought-provoking discussion, stimulating sessions, an opportunity to see and speak with people from across the country that I haven’t seen for at least a year. The weekend left me full of ideas and feeling quite inspired. I think that’s one of the most vital things… Read More
There are lots of great things about being involved in the artistic and artist-run community in Edmonton, but one of my favorites is the capacity for people to come together to make things happen that they want to see happen. That was certainly the case today at Harcourt House! I’ve been a bit buried in… Read More
Seems the New Year is well and truly upon me, and has reminded me in no uncertain terms that There Are Things To Be Done! The long silence here is due to many things afoot in the studio and elsewhere of late … not the least of which are preparations for an upcoming exhibition in… Read More
