Falling into art: Art anyone can do
By Emily Marsten, Contributor As children, we are encouraged to be creative by drawing, painting and colouring — no matter the level of talent we have. As adults, however, we are often sectioned into...
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Indigenous Crafts with SAMRU: Create, connect and de-stress
By Mackenzie Mason, Arts Editor COVID-19 has changed the way we do a lot of things, like the way we grocery shop and the way we go to school. While the adaptations that have...
The rise of digital artwork in a (mainly) digital time
By Cassie Weiss, Features Editor Artwork has always been an important part of humanity. A piece can provoke anger, happiness, love or in some cases, even extreme despair. The more an artist can tap...
5 things to do for an artsy fall
By Mackenzie Mason, Arts Editor Ahhh, fall. September brings bulky knits, pumpkin spice lattes and caramel-cider candles. It also brings new beginnings, sparking motivation and creativity. But what do you get when you mix...
Step up your Instagram game and party safely with YYC Block Party
By Karina Zapata, Publishing Editor If your life has been lacking a little colour lately, head over to Deerfoot City for Calgary’s newest 200-foot road mural, outdoor lawn games and interactive seating. Located at...
YYC POP invites students across Calgary to submit poetry with prizes
By Karina Zapata, Publishing Editor In the midst of a global transformation, poet and educator Sheri-D Wilson is inviting students across Calgary to hone their creativity with YYC POP: Portraits of People. “A city is...
The evolution of art in the digital age
By Ayra Fouad, Staff Writer Artwork has always been an important part of humanity. A piece can provoke anger, happiness, love, or even, in some cases, extreme despair. The more an artist can tap...
Calgary’s canvas of women-led art
By Ayra Fouad, Staff Writer Nada Khatib – Knife Painter Nada Khatib replaces the paintbrush, a tool that has become almost synonymous with painting, with an equally useful and versatile tool; the palette knife....
Embracing the evolution of art
By Ayra Fouad, Staff Writer Societal biases are a subconscious force over which we, as individuals, have minimal control — yet they have a great influence on our opinions. We are so heavily affected by...
Painted in oil: Calgary’s art influenced by oil and gas funding
By Ayra Fouad, Staff Writer In Calgary, it isn’t just the economy that is impacted by the boom and bust cycle of the oil and gas industry. Calgary is home to a vibrant arts...
