USE YOUR RIGHT BRAIN FOR A CHANGE. Alberta Lottery Fund Culture and Community Spirit THANK YOU FOUNDING SPONSOR CONTRIBUTORS WORKS TO WORK Downtown Business Association of Edmonton Aesthetica Magazine production & curatorial team Celebrate Canada Committee for Edmonton Exhibit/Production Technology Supervisor Kaitlin Hickey SPONSORS City Lumber & Millwork Production Supervisor Lynette de Montreuil The City of Edmonton Days Painting (1974) Ltd. Production Co-ordinator Olivia Chow Edmonton Arts Council Edmonton Cashier Production Jessica Fleury Alberta Foundation for the Arts Edmonton Symphony Orchestra Production Breanna Cheek Canadian Heritage, Government of Canada Edmonton Wireless Production Maggie Sisson Canada Council for the Arts Go Backpackers Hostel Production Jocelyn Hajash Alberta Community Spirit Donation Grant Program Graham Construction Production Holly Raubenheimer Gracom Masonry Production Teresa Dorey SPONSORING PARTNERS, EDUCATION Inside Education Curatorial Coordinator Cara Seccafien Enbridge Hole’s Greenhouses &Gardens Ltd. Curatorial Assistant Lucille Frost Edmonton Business Council for Visual Arts Jekyll and Hyde Pubs Design Assistant Lawrence Ly The Works Art Festival Fund at Edmonton LeKac Sourcing Ltd Community Foundation Northland Building Supplies marketing & communications team Paladin Security Volunteer Co-ordinator Shannon Bowler ASSOCIATE PARTNERS Scorgie & Castillo Barristers & Solicitors Volunteer Assistant Karen Lee DDB Canada Sea-Can Containers (1989) Ltd. Special Events/Stage Lori Kuziek SEE Magazine Design Intern – Places Juliana Laface SPONSORING PARTNER, MEDIA Starbucks Photography Team Susan Hydzik, Karen Lee Edmonton Journal The Paint Spot Media Relations Steve Waldner The Fringe Festival, Edmonton SPONSORING PARTNER, COMMUNICATIONS University of Alberta, CAPS Program SPECIAL THANKS TO Guru Digital Arts College Western Canada Fashion Week Ellen Finn Julie Stormer WestCan Wireless Brent Oliver Rhea March SPONSORING PARTNER, MEDIA Terry Frost, Designer Architect Trevor Anderson, FAVA John Frosst, ArtCity Calgary Global TV TFCN Meredith Angus, ArtCity Calgary Chris Roberts CBC Mike at Main Staples Yang Lim Bob MacDonald AJ Styles SUPPORTERS, MEDIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Katharine Harapniuk Christopher Bowes Pattison Outdoor Advertising President Kevin Feehan Ruth Kelly Laura Risidore NEWAD VP Community Programs Melanie Nakatsui Giuseppe Albi Don Snyder Postmedia.com VP Community Programs Garry Zarowny Cliff Philipps Shelley Switzer Arttec VP Education Jane Ponto Linda Freena Mary Elizabeth Archer Treasurer Steve Carlstrom SUPPORTERS, PROGRAMS Secretary Lois Greabeiel The Works Art & Design Festival Fairmont Hotel Macdonald Member at Large Walter Raponi 10635-95 Street NW Edmonton, AB T5H 2C3 McCallum Printing Member at Large Laura Young T: 780.426.2122 F: 780.426.4673 Big Rock Breweries Ex-Officio David Scorgie During the Fesival call Information Services on Churchill Square TransAlta Festival City Partnership Grant Ex-Officio Dyanne Lyons 780.818.4420 Edmonton Intenational Jazz Festival Chief Operating Officer Linda Wedman [email protected] VENUE SUPPORTERS FESTIVAL STAFF www.theworks.ab.ca Art Gallery of Alberta Designer Christine Frost Bank Of Montreal Festival Special Projects Carolyn Jervis vol. 26, 2011 Canada Place Marketing Coordinator Michael Oness Edmonton City Hall Operations and Technology David Simmonds Citadel Theatre Complex Supervisor KEEP UP TO DATE join the works e-newsletter Edmonton Journal Director of Programs/Production Amber Rooke email [email protected] Kids in the Hall Bistro Director of Programs/Marketing Dawn Saunders Dahl to receive information year round about the works, Manulife Place calls to enter, volunteer opportunities, exhibit invita- Matrix Hotel SEASONAL STAFF tions and special events! 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Milner Public Library Canada Day Family Programs Kelly Bibkewich Sutton Place Hotel www.theworks.ab.ca YMCA – Don Wheaton 1 The Works Art & Design Festival 2011 VIP MESSAGES MESSAGE FROM MESSAGE FROM MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTORS HIS WORSHIP THE HONORABLE LINDSAY BLACKETT Director of Programs and Mayor Stephen Mandel Production, Amber Rooke Minister of Culture and Community Spirit Director of Programs and Marketing, Dawn Photo credit: Aaron Pederson Saunders Dahl Welcome to The Works Art & Design Festival 2011: Energy I, On behalf of City Council and the people of Edmonton, Alberta’s On behalf of the Government of Alberta, I would like to welcome Celebrating the power of right Capital City, I extend a warm welcome to everyone attending all performers and spectators to Edmonton and to The Works brain thinking. Artists re- The Works Art & Design Festival. Art & Design Festival, now in its 26th year. sponded with vigour to our call for work showcasing energetic Every year during this festival Churchill Square is alive with art- One of the premiere events of Edmonton’s famous summer artistic practices, the industry ists and patrons from around the world offering more than 200 festival season, The Works continually challenges social con- of energy, and energy between exciting exhibits and special events to the public. structs and our perception of the environment around us. people and communities. Through the energy of art, design, music, and new media, visi- Photo credit: Aaron Pederson Thank you to the organizers, sponsors and volunteers for pull- tors to The Works will get a chance to experience the world in On June 23rd these artists will send a current through downtown ing together this impressive festival. Your efforts greatly en- a different way. Edmonton, energizing Sir Winston Churchill Square and surround- hance Edmonton’s reputation as a vibrant city with a thriving ing venues with one of a kind installations, events, performances, arts community. Year after year, this Festival flourishes. As Minister responsible and opportunities to interact with the creative minds behind them. for art and culture in our province, I believe this is a testament This year we’re amping up those opportunities by partnering with Best wishes for a successful event! to the collective passion Albertans share for art and creativity. Guru Digital Arts College to launch the official Works App, which you can download for free from iTunes in June. 2011 also marks Yours truly, There are many groups and people who help make The Works the new “Works with Jazz” program, offering Multidisciplinary Stephen Mandel, Mayor possible every year. To The Works International Arts Society, performances on The Works Street Stage, as well as Musical sponsors, and of course, its amazing volunteers, thank you performances with The Edmonton International Jazz festival. for your positive energy and your continued commitment and MESSAGE FROM KEVIN dedication. We are also proud to present Constructions: Contemporary FEEHAN Norwegian Arts and Crafts, The 2011 Works Festival marks the Enjoy the Festival everyone! first time that an exhibit such as this has been brought to Al- President, The Works Inter- berta through the Royal Norwegian Embassy. national Visual Arts Society MESSAGE FROM This summer, we invite you to leave your left brain at home and THE HONORABLE JAMES view The Works diverse offerings through the lens of endless MOORE possibilities. Enjoy! Minister Of Canadian Heri- MESSAGE FROM As Barnum & Bailey used to say: “Welcome to the greatest tage and Official Languages JIM TAYLOR show on earth!” Downtown Business As president of The Works International Visual Arts Society, it Association is my pleasure and honour to welcome you to the 2011 Works Our government recognizes the importance of arts and culture Art & Design Festival, now celebrating 26 years of visual art in shaping our country’s identity and building a strong econo- and design, exhibits, performances and festival activities in the my. This is why we are proud to support events like The Works heart of downtown Edmonton. Art & Design Festival. By promoting visual arts and pushing the boundaries of international art and design, this festival The Works is the largest free outdoor art and design festival makes a significant contribution to the cultural landscape of The energy generated from The Annual Works Art & Design Fes- in North America. Last year it attracted more than 313,000 the Edmonton region. tival could power up a whole community. In fact it does! Each people, enjoying 337 works of art, by 584 artists, featured in year this festival throws the switch to light up our Downtown with 43 exhibits, spread out over 28 exhibit sites. That’s a lot of art! On behalf of Prime Minister Stephen Harper and the Govern- eclectic and diverse exhibits and a wide variety of entertainment ment of Canada, I would like to congratulate the organizers, and cultural celebration sending a powerful signal that the summer This year, the theme of the festival is Energy, highlighting its artists, and volunteers who have helped make The Works pos- festival season has leaped to life. The fun and excitement over- social and environmental consciousness. Come and enjoy the sible once again this year. flows from Churchill Square into venues throughout the core and colour, excitement and enthusiasm