Arts

Recent stories about arts


A man with a child on his shoulders addresses a group of seated people in a board room.
technology business

Walkthrough aims to create healthier game-building culture in Edmonton

Interactive Arts Alberta hopes that its newly opened Walkthrough Collaborative Centre on Whyte Avenue can help make Alberta "the best place in the world to make games," one staff member said.

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Musicians and spectators gather in a brightly lit outdoor area in the winter.
arts festivals

Flying Canoë Volant wants to transition to a 'culture of contribution'

If each of the 100,000 people who are likely to attend Flying Canoë Volant between Jan. 29 and Feb. 1 donated $5, the festival could quickly become more sustainable or think bigger, its head producer said.

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A newspaper clipping showing people who contributed to the Citadel in 1975, including Sandy Mactaggart.
history arts

A moment in history: Jan. 17, 1975

On this day in 1975, one of Edmonton's most influential philanthropists was being honoured for contributions to the Citadel Theatre.

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An actor smiles with his arms spread wide.
arts theatre

A comedy lab for clowns and street performers rises from pandemic ashes

Clowns and street performers can get feedback on their work from other comedy artists now that a lab for these artists is returning after a hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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A group of people in winter wear gather outdoors between semi-trucks. One of the trucks is branded with the slogan "Transforming Transportation.
business arts

Year in review: Hydrogen hiccups, arts fundraising, tech summits

In 2024, Taproot reported on several stories that continued to evolve after we published them. Here are some updates.

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A photo of a building with a sign that reads "Marbles".
downtown housing

Year in review: Service providers, Chinatown, affordable housing

In 2024, Taproot reported on several stories that continued to evolve after we published them. Here are some updates.

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Colourful dome-shaped public art installation in Edmonton's Borden Park on a winter day
engagement business

Calls for public engagement: Recreation, under-served communities, cultural infrastructure

Here are opportunities to inform municipal decision-making about recreation, engaging communities, arts and heritage, and more. Please only answer surveys from the municipality where you live.

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A group of six smiling people inside Pe Metawe Games.
indigenous arts

Treaty-focused board game set to grow after UN recognition

After receiving accolades and financial support from the United Nations, a team that includes the Yellowhead Indigenous Education Foundation, the Indigenous Knowledge & Wisdom Centre, and the Edmonton Shift Lab is gearing up for a wider retail launch of its board game focused on Treaties.

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Construction of the Winspear expansion.
arts education

Conservatory of Music to leave MacEwan and become part of Winspear in 2025

The 121-year-old Conservatory of Music is being absorbed by the Winspear Centre in 2025 as MacEwan University drops it from its portfolio.

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