Edmonton

Job Opportunity: Curator
Organization: Alberta Craft Council 
Location: Edmonton, Alberta (Downtown) 
Position: Full-time, Permanent (37.5 hrs/week, In-Person) 
Salary Range: $45,000 – $55,000 
Benefits: Health benefits + 3 weeks vacation 
Start Date: June 2025 
Deadline: May 23, 2025 (or until position is filled)

The Curator is a key member of the Alberta Craft Council’s creative and administrative team. Reporting to the Executive Director, you will lead the Alberta Craft Council’s exhibition program, helping to grow the impact of craft in Alberta. The role requires a high level of arts administration, organization and independence, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced nonprofit environment. Strong communication, writing, and project management skills are essential, as is a genuine commitment to craft and community-building.

Learn more: www.albertacraft.ab.ca/acc-employment

The 6th Annual Grindstone Comedy Festival comes out swinging with Kenny vs Spenny, Jon Dore, Robby Hoffman & more at four Edmonton venues 
Catch a curated lineup of Stand-Up, Improv and Sketch from across Canada at Grindstone’s 6th Annual Comedy Festival, plus comedy competitions, workshops, parties and more.

Performances from July 2-6 at The Grindstone Theatre, the Howl & Roar Outdoor Stage (100st 81Ave), Maki Maki, and The Orange Hub Theatre.

Tickets starting at $15 at www.grindstonecomedyfest.com 

dhARTworld is delighted to present Kyle Beal’s debut solo exhibition with the gallery … Double Fantasy, from May 8th to May 30th, 2025.  The opening will take place on Thursday, May 8th from 6 to 9 pm.

Keep your eyes open and ready to twinkle. Edmonton artist Kyle Beal conjures from reflection and shine with a dazzling array of works realized on paper, glass and aluminum that speaks to celebration.

Beal’s new and recent works in the exhibition centre on his obsession with mirrors and mirrored surfaces, exploring the nature of reflection, the omnipresence of self-image and subsequent construction/deconstruction of identity.  In this digital age of social media where our focus is at an all-time low and the pressure to perform mounts, we are drawn farther and farther away from reality and the present moment.

Working in concert with Beal’s mirror pieces are a grouping of exquisite pastel drawings of theatrical curtains called Approval Stage.  These curtain pairs consume their foreground with voluminous dramatic undulations, drawing the viewer hither and thither, into a conceptual world behind and in front of the closed curtain call.  From behind emanates the joyous hidden energy of the performer’s finale, and from the front, a demonstration of approval and elation.  Confetti anyone?

Beal’s work humorously asks- Would the real you act this way? Here and now? Or maybe just later? We put on a face, play the part, and rehearse for the life we want (or think we want). So put on a show, preferably to great acclaim, sold-out audiences and standing ovations. Or maybe just to an audience of one (in your living room). 

Act out and act up! Come out and see your self for yourself, a Double Fantasy.

For further information or to arrange a preview, please contact Dana Holst by calling or texting (780) 953-3859.

www.dhartworld.com/double-fantasy-beal-2025 

Come explore the online art exhibition Asian Communities in Canada: Representations in Comics.

Produced by independent curator Yang Lim, this exhibition features works from artists of Asian heritage in Canada who expand the conversation around what it means to be Asian today.  Highlighting the unique qualities that characterize the comic genre’s incorporation of text and image, this exhibition’s artists construct diverse representations of themselves and their respective communities that speak to different historical, cultural, and geographical contexts.

Enjoy this free online exhibition from May 8 to June 15, 2025!  It features the compelling works of seven artists: Allan Matudio, Althea Balmes, Lorina Mapa, Naomi Fong, Stefano Jun, Vivian Zhou, and Xulin Wang.

This exhibition has been assisted by the Province of Alberta through the Alberta Foundation for the Arts, its arts funding agency.

Artist Q&A Event: Want to learn more about the artists? On Sunday, May 18, 2025, you will have an exciting opportunity to join a FREE live Artist Q&A and learn about their creative processes, artistic journeys, and stories behind the works featured in this exhibition. Register here to confirm your spot in this free event!

Shaking it Up: Improvising Shakespeare 

Shakespeare is hilarious. His plays are packed with sharp wit, clever wordplay, and some of the best sex jokes in history. He made poetry sound natural, which is why he’s still the most famous playwright in the world.

If you do improv, you’re going to run into Shakespeare scenes—a lot. This workshop is all about making them fun, easy, and believable. You’ll learn how to decode the language, find the rhythm, and bring out the comedy, so your Shakespearean improv scenes feel effortless and engaging.

Taught by Mat Mailandt, a trained theatre actor and professional comedian (Hamlet: Improvised (2012), Macbeth: Improvised (2025), Second City Faculty, this two-hour session will break down Shakespeare’s tricks and give you practical tools to confidently play in his style.

​Come ready to shake things up, experiment, and have fun with the Bard!

• Dates: June 4, 2025 from 7 - 9 pm 

• Location:  Grindstone Studio (9562 82 Ave NW) 

• Instructor: Mat Mailandt 

• Prerequisite:  Intermediate or Advanced Improvisers 

• Showcase:  There is no showcase for this class 

• Cost:  $150 (there is no early bird for this workshop) 

Festival City Winds Music Society invites you to come and enjoy its 30th Anniversary Concert entitled A Path Forward under the direction of Wendy J. Grasdahl and Dr. Eila Peterson. 

All four of the Festival City Winds bands (Novice Band, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Symphonic Wind Ensemble) will perform a variety of selections in Edmonton’s historic First Presbyterian Church (10025 105 ST NW) on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 7:30 pm. 

Tickets are $20 for Adults and $5 for Children 12 and Under as well as those on Income Support. Tickets are available at the door (cash only, please). A celebratory reception (with cash bar) will follow the concert.

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