Edmonton

Seven artworks from Black and Indigenous artists have recently been acquired into MacEwan University's Art Collection and will be on display in the John L. Haar Library for the campus community and beyond to enjoy.

Three of these artists are  also represented in the AFA Art Collection: Braxton Garneau, Kiona Callihoo Ligtvoet and Kablusiak. In addition, Braxton Garneau and Kiona Callihoo Ligtvoet are currently represented in the New Views exhibition at the AFA art house in Calgary, which recently opened its gallery space to the public in September.

View the AFA's holdings by these artists on our Virtual Museum:

• Braxton Garneau, Dine
• Kiona Callihoo, Heart Piece
• Kablusiak,  Piliutiyara (Saltwater Taffy)

Kablusiak's  Piliutiyara (Saltwater Taffy) is from the same series of artworks acquired by MacEwan.

Congratulations to these young artists for this important achievement.

About the Artists

Braxton Garneau

Braxton Garneau is a visual artist based in amiskwaciwâskahikan (Edmonton). A MacEwan University alumnus, Garneau graduated in 2017 with a Fine Art diploma. He works across mediums such as painting, printmaking and installation using a wide range of materials such as asphalt, sugar cane and raffia. His work has been acquired by numerous public and private collections including the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, which acquired his work Pitch Lake (Pietà) in 2024 through the Northern Trust Purchase Prize at EXPO Chicago.

Kiona Callihoo Ligtvoet 

Kiona Callihoo Ligtvoet is an artist based in amiskwaciwâskahikan (Edmonton). She is a MacEwan University alumnus who graduated with a Fine Art diploma in 2017. Working in a variety of disciplines including painting, printmaking, drawing and installation, her art explores intergenerational grief, memory, family history, loss and enfranchisement. Ligtvoet is the recipient of multiple awards, and her debut graphic novel, We Were Younger Once (2022), was nominated for the Doug Wright Award for emerging talent.

Kablusiak

Kablusiak is a multidisciplinary Inuvialuk artist and curator based in Mohkinstsis (Calgary). They are a MacEwan University alumnus who graduated with a Fine Art diploma in 2013. Their practice explores Inuit queerness, sexuality, comedy and nostalgia as well as feelings of displacement and loss. Kablusiak has been recognized through numerous awards such as the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Arts Award (2020 & 2023), the Kenojuak Ashevak Memorial Award (2021 recipient, 2023 shortlist) and the Sobey Art Award (2019 shortlist, 2023 recipient).

About the New Views exhibition

New Views is the inaugural exhibition of the AFA art house in Calgary. The exhibition features 50 unique artworks from 40 extraordinary Alberta artists acquired within the last 10 years that represent only a sampling of the extensive collection of artworks in the vault of the AFA Art Collection. It is part of our goal to make more of the art from our collection available for the public to enjoy.

About the AFA art house

The AFA art house, located in the heart of downtown Calgary, is a space to for Albertans to see, discover, and experience the unique stories the artists of Alberta have to share. The Gallery will showcase works from the AFA Art Collection as well as other works from Alberta artists. The AFA art house is free to access.

The Citadel Theatre, one of Canada’s largest and busiest professional, not-for-profit theatre companies and facilities, has an opening for a part-time FOH Supervisor. Reporting to the Front of House Manager, the FOH Supervisor is responsible for providing excellent customer service to patrons and clients attending performances or events at The Citadel Theatre. They are responsible for managing Front of House Staff and Volunteers on shift, and coordinating between Front of House, Hospitality and Box Office Operations, and the Back of House/Stage Management Team.

https://citadeltheatre.com/employment/foh-supervisor/

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Patron Ingress and Egress: as required, troubleshoot ticket scanners and help scan patrons’ tickets, solve seating issues (including but not limited to: double seatings, patrons wishing to move, and patrons who cannot get to their seat), know the theatre and building layouts and important locations within the complex, allow or disallow entry to the theatre as needed, facilitate the entry of latecomers, and other tasks related to the flow and movement of patrons.
• Patron Experience: ensure a positive patron experience, answer and address patrons’ questions, comments and concerns, have a thorough knowledge of the Citadel Theatre’s Season and other goings-on in the building, pass patron feedback to management, suggest and implement changes to improve patron experience.
• Safety: have a thorough knowledge of emergency and safety procedures. As required, be a first responder in emergencies, provide first aid, maintain and ensure adherence to theatre and safety rules, and other tasks related to maintaining the safety of patrons, staff and volunteers.
• Reporting: as required, complete and distribute FOH Show Reports, write incident reports as needed.
• Volunteer Management: as required, establish positive relationships with volunteers, ensure volunteers are completing the tasks assigned to them, schedule volunteers, log volunteer hours, communicate with volunteers about upcoming shifts, communicate with volunteers about missed shifts, monitor the volunteer email, address inappropriate volunteer behaviour

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 to 3 years of customer service experience.
• Experience handling cash.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, and the ability to troubleshoot a variety of technological equipment.
• Standard First Aid – Level C CPR & AED Certification, or the willingness to be certified.
• AGLC ProServe Certification, or the willingness to be certified.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to think on your feet and come up with solutions as problems arise.
• The ability to adapt and adjust to a variety of situations, and to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• The ability to lead a team and be the primary point of contact on shift.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• A strong passion for live theatre and a commitment to advancing accessibility in the arts.
• Demonstrated dedication to the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and access (EDIA).
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and clear, effective communication abilities.
• Proven ability to solve problems creatively, collaborate with diverse personalities, and consider multiple perspectives.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with a flexible, proactive, and team-oriented approach.
• Weekend and evening availability is required. Some daytime availability is an asset.

TO APPLY

Qualified applicants are encouraged to email their resume and cover letter to Human Resources at humanresources@citadeltheatre.com by October 16th, 2025.

The Citadel Theatre is committed to having our team reflect the community it serves and actively welcome applicants from diverse and equity-seeking backgrounds. The Citadel also endeavors to create and guard a culture of respect and cooperation with all staff, artists, colleagues, volunteers and internal/external parties. Thank you for your interest but only those persons chosen for next steps will be contacted. No telephone calls please.

Hourly wage for the FOH Supervisor role is $19.00.

The Citadel Theatre team lives, works, and creates in Amiskwaciwâskahikan (Edmonton), on Treaty No. 6 territory and the homeland of many Indigenous Peoples including the Nehiyawak, Saulteaux, Stoney Nakoda, Haudenosaunee, Niitsitapi, Inuit, Dene, and Métis. We are committed to reconciliation by sharing resources, including Indigenous stories, fostering meaningful community relationships, and upholding our responsibility to this land and each other.

WOMEN WHO DIG showcases Canadian women on a journey to combat food insecurity and the industrial farm system by utilizing traditional farming techniques rooted in ancestral history. The small family farm is often perceived to be an occupation of the past that is being overtaken by large-scale industrial farming practices. Big Ag wreaks havoc on our global climate, all the while creating a GMO monoculture that contributes to an enormous loss of our planet’s biodiversity. Adapted from the book Women Who Dig: Farming, Feminism, and the Fight to Feed the World by Trina Moyles, this documentary, filmed over the course of three years in cinema veritas, offers an intimate portrait of the lesser-told story of women farmers and land stewards pushing back against industrial practices.

There will be a Q&A before the film screening.

Join Anna Kuelken, Trina Moyles, and the film’s powerhouse cast—five female farmers and land stewards from Western Canada—for a thought provoking discussion on the making of this project as well as vital themes of gender equality, social justice, food sovereignty and climate change, facilitated by poet and author Rayanne Haines.

Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025, 6:45 pm MT

Location: Metro Cinema, 8712 – 109 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta

INFO & TICKETS:

https://metrocinema.org/production/women-who-dig/

$14 (Adult) & $11 (Youth, Student, Senior Citizen).

Metro Silver Screen passes accepted.