—Henry David Thoreau— #artthatinspires the works art & design festival 2013 june 20 - july 2, 2013 theworks.ab.ca churchill square and downtown THANK YOU FOUNDING SPONSOR VENUE SUPPORTERS BOARD OF DIRECTORS Marketing & Communications Team Downtown Business Association of Edmonton Canada Place President Kevin Feehan Marketing & Churchill Square Citadel Theatre Complex VP Community Programs Melanie Nakatsui Supervisor Holly Raubenheimer SPONSORS Edmonton City Hall VP Main Programs Garry Zarowny Marketing & Special Events The City of Edmonton Kids in the Hall Bistro VP Education Jane Ponto Supervisor Jocelyn Hajash Edmonton Arts Council Manulife Place Treasurer Steve Carlstrom Media Relations & Comm. Alberta Community Spirit Program Matrix Hotel Secretary Lois Greabeiel Co-ordinator Sean Steels Alberta Foundation for the Arts Rigoletto’s Café Member at Large Walter Raponi Education, Outreach, & Canadian Heritage, Government of Canada Scotia Place Member at Large Will Truchon Special Events Co-ordinator Stephanie Bailey Shaw Conference Centre SPONSORING PARTNERS, EDUCATION Member at Large Mary Elizabeth Archer Stage Co-ordinator Ben Sures Stanley A. Milner Public Library Enbridge Member at Large Christie Schultz Sutton Place Hotel Edmonton Business Council for Visual Arts Ex-Officio – Pres. Dyanne Lyons Volunteer Team YMCA – Don Wheaton The Works Art Festival Fund at Chief Operating Officer Linda Wedman Volunteer Co-ordinator Erin Valentine Edmonton Community Foundation Volunteer Assistant Sarah Flowers CONTRIBUTORS FESTIVAL STAFF SPONSORING PARTNER, MEDIA Alberta Craft Council Executive Artistic Director Amber Rooke SPECIAL THANKS TO Edmonton Journal Art of the Peace Operations & Technical Yang Lim Budget Printing Supervisor David Simmonds Bryce Zimmerman SPONSORING PARTNER, COMMUNICATIONS Bikeology: Festival Festival Special Projects Chris Roberts Cliff Philipps Celebrate Canada Committee for Edmonton Guru Digital Arts College Designer Christine Frost Ellen Finn CJSR Felicity Bohnet SPONSORS, MEDIA City Centre Mall SEASONAL STAFF Kees Prins Global TV Edmonton Bicycle Commuters Family Programs Nicolette Harrison Marie Scarlett Pattison Outdoor Advertising Edmonton Cash Register Co. Ltd. Canada Day Family Programs Francine Wiwchar Mike at Main Staples Virgin Radio Edmonton Wireless Lyndsay Conrad Galleries West ENBRIDGE ARTS INTERNS Julie Stormer VEHICLE SPONSOR Graham Construction Works to Work Ruth Kelly Waterloo Ford Lincoln Gracom Masonry Production Team Shelley Switzer Handmade Mafi Production Lead Supervisor Olivia Chow SUPPORTER, MEDIA Inside Education Production Supervisor Betty-Jo McCarville The Works Art & Design Festival Arttec Advertising Inc. LeKac Sourcing Ltd. Production Co-ordinator Camille Dolbec 10635-95 Street NW Edmonton, AB T5H 2C3 MADE in Edmonton SUPPORTERS, PROGRAMS Production Assistant Melissa Cayford McCallum Printing T: 780.426.2122 F: 780.426.4673 “Works with Jazz” Program Production Assistant Alyssa Ellis Musicworks During the Fesival, call Information Services Edmonton International Jazz Festival Native Journal Production Assistant Eleanor Howell on Churchill Square at: Fairmont Hotel MacDonald Nightlife Production Assistant Alison Prsa 780.818.4420 McCallum Printing Northland Building Supplies Production Assistant Shelby Nichol Big Rock Breweries Paladin Security Production Assistant Ava Xu [email protected] www.theworks.ab.ca KEY SUPPORTERS Scorgie & Castillo Barristers & Solicitors Curatorial Team City Lumber & Millwork Starbucks Curatorial Lead Supervisor Cara Seccafien vol. 28, 2013 Courtyard by Marriott Downtown The Paint Spot Curatorial Assistant Vanessa Mastronardi CKUA The Fringe Festival, Edmonton Curatorial Assistant Emily McDonald Days Painting (1974) Ltd. Velo Hole’s Greenhouses & Gardens Ltd. Western Canada Fashion Week Design Team Matrix Hotel WestCan Wireless Morguard Investments Ltd. Terry Frost, Designer Architect Design Intern Brandon Levesque Progress Unlimited Discount Flags Rigoletto’s Café Download The Works App developed by Guru Digital Arts College Guru and The Works are thrilled to collaborate once again to offer The Works official App. This app will allow you to easily map out and plan your festival experience, while simultaneously providing venue and artist information in the palm of your hand. Fostering Alberta’s Digital Media community and culture is a primary focus for Guru Digital Arts College. Guru is happy to partner with the team of creative professionals behind The Works Arts & Design Festival to celebrate the ever-evolving relationship between technology and art. Guru Digital Arts College is featured in Site #5, Stanley A. Milner Library. College participants have contstructed a projection mapping display for inside the Edmonton Room on the lower level. 1 The Works Art & Design Festival 2013 VIP MESSAGES MESSAGE FROM MESSAGE FROM MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR, HIS WORSHIP, THE HONORABLE AMBER ROOKE MAYOR STEPHEN HEATHER KLIMCHUK MANDEL Executive Artistic Minister of Culture BE PART OF THE WORKS Director, The Works Mayor, Art & Design Festival City of Edmonton To the left of this message there is a long list. Many On behalf of City Council and the people of Ed- As Minister responsible for arts and culture in Al- monton, Alberta’s capital city, it’s my pleasure to berta, it is my great pleasure to welcome everyone 2014 of those listed are individual people, and many more are businesses and organizations that represent extend a warm welcome to everyone attending to The Works Art & Design Festival 2013. CALL TO ENTER many, many individual people. The credit for creating this year’s The Works Art & Design Festival. The Works Art & Design Festival is and presenting this festival is owed to all of the peo- Street corners and city squares around the world currently accepting applications ple that are directly and indirectly referenced on that Edmonton is a city of unique cultural and artistic have long been the original stage for artists to list, as well as a great number of people that are not. opportunities. Our communities thrive on creativ- showcase their creativity. For 28 years, this an- to take part in the 2014 core of ity, collaboration and personal expression, and nual festival has energized Churchill Square in the exhibits and programs themed: Their energies, in the form of time, thought, re- these elements are reflected in the many exciting heart of downtown Edmonton with the very best in sources, creativity, intelligence, good will, and festivals that take place here every year. The Works art and design. MOVEMENT(S) sweat are what gets The Works Art & Design Festi- Art & Design Festival brings Churchill Square to val up every year. What makes the Festival happen life by welcoming artists, designers and citizens I would like to thank The Works International Vi- Movement(s) is the fourth in is the synergy between the efforts of these people, from around the world to display and view won- sual Arts Society and the many volunteers and a series of energy themes, and and the participation of the people who visit. derful works of art. The festival strengthens our participating artists who, year after year, bring this may consider kinetics, transpor- city by building partnerships between artists and vibrant festival to life and contribute to Alberta’s In 2013, as we celebrate Human Energy, I feel very the community, highlighting the significant role thriving culture. tation, activism, and generally, fortunate to be working in a community where these art and design play in helping individuals find ‘getting there’ synergies take place. I also feel especially excited meaning and beauty in their lives. The Honourable Heather Klimchuk by the range and depth of artistic experiences avail- Artists are invited to propose proj- able on Churchill Square and around town this year. Thank you to The Works International Visual Arts ects in the following categories: The Artists in the 2013 Festival have approached Society for organizing this festival and for your MESSAGE FROM • Environmental Site Specific the theme with a particular thoughtfulness—ref- dedication to supporting Edmonton’s artistic KEVIN FEEHAN Installation erencing bodies, motion, ingenuity, exertion, and community. • Curator of a group exhibit interaction and offering opportunities to engage in President, The • Community Programs and spe- physical, political, and even personal discourse. Best wishes for an enjoyable and successful fes- Works International cial events tival! Visual Arts Society Thank you for taking part, Amber Rooke Stephen Mandel, Mayor 2014 Applications are due August Welcome to 13 magnificent days of art, design, 30, 2013 at 5pm MST. Download MESSAGE FROM workshops, demonstrations and festival spirit. your application at theworks.ab.ca JIM TAYLOR MESSAGE FROM As president of The Works International Visual Arts THE HONORABLE The Works Markets: Downtown Society, it is my pleasure and honour to welcome JAMES MOORE Artisans, craftspeople, and food Business you to the 2013 Works Art & Design Festival, the vendors are invited to join The Association Minister Of Canadian first of the summer festival season, now celebrating Works at Churchill Square in Heritage and Official 28 years of exhibits, performances and arts activi- 2014. Look for discounted rates Languages ties in the heart of downtown Edmonton. Almost three decades ago, a new organization, The by signing up early or commit- Works International Visual Arts Society, launched Our Government understands how important arts The Works is the