Tattoo culture: Research and wisdom
Karra Smith, Contributor | Across the world and for generations tattoos have been used as a form of self expression and cultural representation, but in the shift to the 21st century, a tattoo’s significance has...
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Higher Ground creates a welcoming environment for local artists.
Mia Smith, Contributor | A secret community of artists brew every Tuesday night at Higher Ground Cafe in Kensington. From the hours of 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., everyone is welcome to join and display...
McMahon Stadium’s Sudden Burst of Creativity: Canon FUTURES
Arroy (AJ) Jacob, Web Editor | On Sunday June 4th, University of Calgary’s McMahon Stadium was brimming with photography lights and newfound artistry. The Canon FUTURES Mentorship Program held an event called the “Calgary Creative...
Art at Sled Alley: Stacey Bru
Arroy (AJ) Jacob, Web Editor | The Sled Island Music & Arts Festival seeped through the city streets from Wednesday, June 19th, until Sunday, June 23rd. Venues ranging from the Palomino, to the Alcove Centre...
Inglewood Bird Sanctuary reopens after multimillion-dollar upgrade
By James Windler, Contributor After a year of work, the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary has fully reopened to the public. Work began in 2022 after a collaboration between the City of Calgary’s Infrastructure Services, Operational...
Shaping a New Narrative: How One Woman is Redefining Indigenous Reconciliation through Business, Music, and Film
By Emma Marshall, Staff Writer Through her impactful music and film, Sandra Sutter has become a voice of Indigenous resilience. However, her behind-the-scenes work in the corporate world is laying the foundation for a...
With you, with Pride offers local artists the opportunity to showcase their talents
By Isabella West, Arts Editor The Calgary park that was the site of the first-ever Pride protest over 30 years ago is now engulfed with art that celebrates acceptance, belonging, self-identity and much more....
‘Together as one identity’: Kristy North Peigan on her blend of traditional and modern art
Mae Edillon, Contributor Kristy North Peigan is a Blackfoot mixed media artist, oil painter, digital artist, and cosplayer, based in Calgary. Peigan draws inspiration both from her background and her love of superheroes, anime...
Does AI have a place in the world of art?
Mae Edillon, Contributor The rise of content produced by artificial intelligence (AI) is challenging the current art landscape and many are asking: is this a good or bad thing? To say that AI-generated content...
The art of storytelling: A journey through 2023’s Exposure Photography Festival
Megan Creig, Layout Editor From the captivatingly conceptual to poignant human experiences, this year’s Exposure Photography Festival introduces the work and unique perspectives of over 150 artists. The many exhibitions can be viewed from...
