JOIN US EACH ARTWALK NIGHT FOR LIVE EVENTS IN ST. ALBERT PLAZA AND AT PARTICIPATING VENUES LISTED BELOW.
2022 PLAZA SERIES
The Arden Theatre invites you to celebrate summer with them for nine consecutive Thursday evenings from July 7 to September 1. The Plaza Series is a perfect opportunity to connect with friends and neighbors while watching talented artists from a variety of musical genres.
stalbert.ca/exp/arden/events/2022-plaza-series/
September 1 at 7:30–9 pm: Taylor Ashton
Taylor Ashton is a Canadian singer-songwriter living in Brooklyn. Former leader of the acclaimed Canadian folk group, Fish & Bird, his music takes influence from the cosmic emotionality of Joni Mitchell, the sage vulnerability of Bill Withers, the humour and heartbreak of Randy Newman, and traditional folk music. Alternately accompanying himself on clawhammer banjo and electric guitar, Taylor croons poignantly clever lyrical insights with his rich and compelling voice. Genre: Roots/Pop
stalbert.ca/exp/arden/events/2022-plaza-series/
September 1 at 7:30–9 pm: Taylor Ashton
Taylor Ashton is a Canadian singer-songwriter living in Brooklyn. Former leader of the acclaimed Canadian folk group, Fish & Bird, his music takes influence from the cosmic emotionality of Joni Mitchell, the sage vulnerability of Bill Withers, the humour and heartbreak of Randy Newman, and traditional folk music. Alternately accompanying himself on clawhammer banjo and electric guitar, Taylor croons poignantly clever lyrical insights with his rich and compelling voice. Genre: Roots/Pop
MURAL MASSIVE
SEPTEMBER ARTWALK WITH MURAL MASSIVE
Watch two murals come to life right in front of your eyes. Two teams of artists will paint a live mural in the street on a free-standing temporary wall. The finished murals can be purchased or are just to be enjoyed for the day. The murals and artists are here to promote Mural Massive, a week-long mural festival that takes place in Edmonton annually at the beginning of September. From 2020-2021 the Mural Massive team helped organize 10 permanent murals and over 50 temporary murals in Old Strathcona and Downtown.
Watch two murals come to life right in front of your eyes. Two teams of artists will paint a live mural in the street on a free-standing temporary wall. The finished murals can be purchased or are just to be enjoyed for the day. The murals and artists are here to promote Mural Massive, a week-long mural festival that takes place in Edmonton annually at the beginning of September. From 2020-2021 the Mural Massive team helped organize 10 permanent murals and over 50 temporary murals in Old Strathcona and Downtown.
ART GALLERY OF ST. ALBERT
SEPTEMBER ARTWALK AT ART GALLERY OF ST. ALBERT:
INNOVATIONS 2022: International Society of Experimental Artists
The International Society of Experimental Artists (ISEA) is bringing its 31st annual international open juried Art Exhibition to Canada. Moved online in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Art Gallery of St. Albert is delighted to host this long-awaited group exhibition, which showcases the best that ISEA’s audience has to offer.
Supporting and encouraging artistic exploration and innovation lies at the core of ISEA’s purpose. Through ISEA, artists from around the world connect, share, inspire and collaborate, encouraging their practices ever onward.
INNOVATIONS 2022 promises to be a show like no other. Eclectic and expansive, it features artists from around the world, working in any media and creative process. Bringing together over 60 pieces, the exhibition is an enthusiastic tribute to creative experimentation.
Accompanying the exhibition will be ISEA’s annual symposium. Pushing Boundaries [Reboot] is a weeklong educational conference, including hands on workshops, demonstrations, lectures and tours. Hosted in the riverside art studios at St. Albert Place, in partnership with the City of St. Albert, the symposium is sure to inspire.
This sweeping exhibition and symposium present a rare opportunity to explore the varied approaches and acclaimed outcomes of a diverse group of artists.
INNOVATIONS 2022: International Society of Experimental Artists
The International Society of Experimental Artists (ISEA) is bringing its 31st annual international open juried Art Exhibition to Canada. Moved online in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Art Gallery of St. Albert is delighted to host this long-awaited group exhibition, which showcases the best that ISEA’s audience has to offer.
Supporting and encouraging artistic exploration and innovation lies at the core of ISEA’s purpose. Through ISEA, artists from around the world connect, share, inspire and collaborate, encouraging their practices ever onward.
INNOVATIONS 2022 promises to be a show like no other. Eclectic and expansive, it features artists from around the world, working in any media and creative process. Bringing together over 60 pieces, the exhibition is an enthusiastic tribute to creative experimentation.
Accompanying the exhibition will be ISEA’s annual symposium. Pushing Boundaries [Reboot] is a weeklong educational conference, including hands on workshops, demonstrations, lectures and tours. Hosted in the riverside art studios at St. Albert Place, in partnership with the City of St. Albert, the symposium is sure to inspire.
This sweeping exhibition and symposium present a rare opportunity to explore the varied approaches and acclaimed outcomes of a diverse group of artists.
HIDDEN SECRETS
Teresa Stieben
August 9 to November 5, 2022
Teresa Stieben’s masks and mandalas are an ongoing journey of recovery. The slow repetition of pulling yarn through warp is, for Stieben, an act of physical, psychological and spiritual healing.
Her compassionate installation offers everyone a space to rest, reconnect and breathe.
Teresa Stieben
August 9 to November 5, 2022
Teresa Stieben’s masks and mandalas are an ongoing journey of recovery. The slow repetition of pulling yarn through warp is, for Stieben, an act of physical, psychological and spiritual healing.
Her compassionate installation offers everyone a space to rest, reconnect and breathe.
BOOKSTORE ON PERRON: GALLERY 7
SEPTEMBER ARTWALK AT THE BOOKSTORE ON PERRON: AL ANDERSON, TONY OVERWEEL & ANDREW RACZYNSKI
Al Anderson: Born in Unity, Saskatchewan, I enjoyed drawing at a young age and started painting at the age of sixteen, teaching myself by studying art books and the paintings of the masters and contemporary artists. In the 1980s, my formal training was inspired by and developed under the mentorship of the late John Hannley, and influenced by Anne Post, Robert Bailey, and Dean Reeves through Continuing Education in Edmonton.
The Story . . .
Painting in my home studio is a great retreat and relaxation from my daily busyness. I paint with oils on canvas. This painting I am working on is a 9 x 15 canvas. The painting is called The Lost Homestead. My painting inspirations come from the pictures I have taken while travelling. This lost homestead I am working on no longer stands today. When the picture was taken it was nestled in the trees along Highway 3 in Northern Saskatchewan.
The forest swamp picture in the background is in the North during a hunting trip. The rolling canola fields are in Northern Saskatchewan. The Elevators is a picture of them standing proud in Mansville years ago.
I have many paintings of various sizes of which I will have a great selection showing for the Art Walk Show in September at The Bookstore on Perron. Come check it out, or give me a call for a private showing. I do have a website if you wish to take a look.
The Story . . .
Painting in my home studio is a great retreat and relaxation from my daily busyness. I paint with oils on canvas. This painting I am working on is a 9 x 15 canvas. The painting is called The Lost Homestead. My painting inspirations come from the pictures I have taken while travelling. This lost homestead I am working on no longer stands today. When the picture was taken it was nestled in the trees along Highway 3 in Northern Saskatchewan.
The forest swamp picture in the background is in the North during a hunting trip. The rolling canola fields are in Northern Saskatchewan. The Elevators is a picture of them standing proud in Mansville years ago.
I have many paintings of various sizes of which I will have a great selection showing for the Art Walk Show in September at The Bookstore on Perron. Come check it out, or give me a call for a private showing. I do have a website if you wish to take a look.
Tony Overweel: Since retiring from the architectural field, art has become a major influence in my life. My love for hiking and back-country skiing, inspire my love of landscape. Alberta abounds in countless opportunities for inspirational subject matter, and it is my desire to seek out and to express my awe for our natural and ever-changing world - through the media of oil, acrylic and pastel.
The Story . . .
Thematically, I use the landscape as muse with inspiration derived from nature and its limitless possibilities. I explore the possibilities of modes both sublime and tranquil in the changing of the seasons or the times of day.
Translating what nature offers, I use a variety of media: watercolours, oils, acrylics or pastels. The painting shown here is done in pastels utilizing its vibrant and expressive colors. The scene is just after a storm passed over Lac Ste. Anne in early September.
Image: Sunset Point/Lac Ste. Anne, pastel, Framed: 19" by 25" - $495.
The Story . . .
Thematically, I use the landscape as muse with inspiration derived from nature and its limitless possibilities. I explore the possibilities of modes both sublime and tranquil in the changing of the seasons or the times of day.
Translating what nature offers, I use a variety of media: watercolours, oils, acrylics or pastels. The painting shown here is done in pastels utilizing its vibrant and expressive colors. The scene is just after a storm passed over Lac Ste. Anne in early September.
Image: Sunset Point/Lac Ste. Anne, pastel, Framed: 19" by 25" - $495.
Andrew Raczynski: Andrew’s introduction to the muse began at age seven, “learning to draw with Jon Gnagy.” He paints in a variety of media, primarily watercolours. The influence of Alberta artists James Davies and Jerry Heine is apparent in Andrew’s ‘genre paintings’ by his use of graphite and charcoal marks, pen & ink, a variety of tools, reductive techniques – and whatever else that works.
The Story . . .
A scene based on selected #The Ride AB#alberta cancer photos, on the second day of the Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer 2019, depicting the yellow flag bearing cyclists who have survived cancer. I am proud to be part of the Melan Heads, named in memory of team captain Stacie Woytowich’s sister, Lorie (Grant) Melan. I am honoured to have completed the grueling two-day 200 km Ride for the fourth time, on the weekend of July 23rd-24th this year.
Image: Celebrating Survivors, Pen & ink and watercolour, 11”X16” (17.5”X22” framed), $270.00
The Story . . .
A scene based on selected #The Ride AB#alberta cancer photos, on the second day of the Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer 2019, depicting the yellow flag bearing cyclists who have survived cancer. I am proud to be part of the Melan Heads, named in memory of team captain Stacie Woytowich’s sister, Lorie (Grant) Melan. I am honoured to have completed the grueling two-day 200 km Ride for the fourth time, on the weekend of July 23rd-24th this year.
Image: Celebrating Survivors, Pen & ink and watercolour, 11”X16” (17.5”X22” framed), $270.00
ST. ALBERT PLACE VISUAL ARTS COUNCIL LOCATED IN THE ST. ALBERT PLACE LOBBY
SEPTEMBER ARTWALK AT ST. ALBERT PLACE: FEATURING FLORAL ARTS SOCIETY
BIG LAKE ARTISTS' STUDIO
SEPTEMBER ARTWALK AT BIG LAKE ARTISTS' STUDIO: RAYMA PETERSON–PAINTBRUSH & DORIS CHAREST–STANDING TALL
Rayma Peterson's specialty is painting plants in their native habitats.
Doris Charest is an acrylic artist who loves Alberta's landscape but more specifically St. Albert's own Big Lake.
Rayma Peterson's specialty is painting plants in their native habitats.
Doris Charest is an acrylic artist who loves Alberta's landscape but more specifically St. Albert's own Big Lake.
ST. ALBERT PUBLIC LIBRARY
SEPTEMBER ARTWALK AT ST. ALBERT PUBLIC LIBRARY: BRUCE ALLEN
Bruce Allen started painting in the early sixties as a hobby and over the last three decades he has developed the Urban Landscape style that he has become known for. As an architect, Bruce has been deeply involved with the urban experience and community plays a big part in all his paintings. His early paintings were greatly influenced by the older established neighbourhoods. He demonstrates great skill in his unique interpretation of a particular composition, as well as his play of light and dark. In 2009, Bruce completed a series of paintings of his own neighbourhood in St Albert.
Bruce Allen started painting in the early sixties as a hobby and over the last three decades he has developed the Urban Landscape style that he has become known for. As an architect, Bruce has been deeply involved with the urban experience and community plays a big part in all his paintings. His early paintings were greatly influenced by the older established neighbourhoods. He demonstrates great skill in his unique interpretation of a particular composition, as well as his play of light and dark. In 2009, Bruce completed a series of paintings of his own neighbourhood in St Albert.
MUSÉE HÉRITAGE MUSEUM
SEPTEMBER ARTWALK AT MUSÉE HÉRITAGE MUSEUM: SONG DESPINS
Song Despins is a self-taught Métis healer. "I'm a photographer. I see beauty where others usually do not see it. I see details that most do not. Currently, I am a certified health care aide. I assist those that I call "memory keepers" go through their daily activities."
Her amazing photographs of the Aurora Borealis were instrumental in the identification of the aurora-like atmospheric optical phenomenon called "Steve". She has received two NASA certificates for her contributions to science. Her ability to capture the aurora in her photographs is breathtaking.
Song Despins is a self-taught Métis healer. "I'm a photographer. I see beauty where others usually do not see it. I see details that most do not. Currently, I am a certified health care aide. I assist those that I call "memory keepers" go through their daily activities."
Her amazing photographs of the Aurora Borealis were instrumental in the identification of the aurora-like atmospheric optical phenomenon called "Steve". She has received two NASA certificates for her contributions to science. Her ability to capture the aurora in her photographs is breathtaking.
VASA GALLERY: SCULPTORS ASSOCIATION OF ALBERTA
AUGUST ARTWALK AT VASA GALLERY: CYNTHIA CARSON & KIMBERLY SMITH
Divergent Perspectives
A step away from the expected - two artists in contrasting mediums
Cynthia mainly uses leather to create, but likes to dip into mixed media with beads, feathers, pebbles, acrylics, and epoxy resin. Her pieces help her work through trauma and emotions and are symbolic of our unrecognized inner strength, the fragility of life, letting one's soul dance even if physically unable to do so, the rediscovery of one's own imagination, and all the calming music helping one through the day.
Kimberly strives, in her creations, to capture a moment of resiliency. She uses unexpected color and layers of kiln fired glass and enamels to tell a story. Her art feels like you could walk through the glass, she wants you to see the layers that build each part of the story. She wants each piece to reflect to the viewer the layers of their own story, their own resiliency.
Divergent Perspectives
A step away from the expected - two artists in contrasting mediums
Cynthia mainly uses leather to create, but likes to dip into mixed media with beads, feathers, pebbles, acrylics, and epoxy resin. Her pieces help her work through trauma and emotions and are symbolic of our unrecognized inner strength, the fragility of life, letting one's soul dance even if physically unable to do so, the rediscovery of one's own imagination, and all the calming music helping one through the day.
Kimberly strives, in her creations, to capture a moment of resiliency. She uses unexpected color and layers of kiln fired glass and enamels to tell a story. Her art feels like you could walk through the glass, she wants you to see the layers that build each part of the story. She wants each piece to reflect to the viewer the layers of their own story, their own resiliency.
LA CREMA CAFFE
SEPTEMBER ARTWALK LA CREMA CAFFE: PATSY FAUBERT & KATE HERSBERGER
Patsy Faubert: I was born in Yorkton, Saskatchewan but have lived most of my life in Calgary until moving to St Albert in June, 2021.
“Since my first experience painting, I knew that I had found my passion and that I would never give it up. I have experimented with many different styles of painting and found that my desire and curiosity demanded that I would always paint vividly.” I am a bold artist, always eager to try new techniques and prefers painting with oils and acrylics, using vibrant colour on large canvases. I create using various degrees of texture to portray the vibrancy and drama which is so important in my life and exudes joy in my art. I hope that these feelings will be extended to others through my work.
“My love of music and travel quite often inspire me to choose subjects that include musicians to create a festive mood or a feeling of romance.” Since my artistic involvement began, my work is now part of many private collections.
The Story . . .
The Colour of Tulips, Oil on Canvas. I love tulips and I like to paint abstract pieces as well as impressionistic. As it happens without a plan is my way of painting n abstract and maybe the best ones are created unintentionally.
“Since my first experience painting, I knew that I had found my passion and that I would never give it up. I have experimented with many different styles of painting and found that my desire and curiosity demanded that I would always paint vividly.” I am a bold artist, always eager to try new techniques and prefers painting with oils and acrylics, using vibrant colour on large canvases. I create using various degrees of texture to portray the vibrancy and drama which is so important in my life and exudes joy in my art. I hope that these feelings will be extended to others through my work.
“My love of music and travel quite often inspire me to choose subjects that include musicians to create a festive mood or a feeling of romance.” Since my artistic involvement began, my work is now part of many private collections.
The Story . . .
The Colour of Tulips, Oil on Canvas. I love tulips and I like to paint abstract pieces as well as impressionistic. As it happens without a plan is my way of painting n abstract and maybe the best ones are created unintentionally.
Kate Hersberger: Born and raised in Saskatchewan, Kate Hersberger relocated to St. Albert in 2017
While always drawn to many forms of creativity, her inspiration to explore painting rose from the need to recover from the tragic loss of her husband in 2008 and to bring joy back into her family. Kate has been greatly inspired by artists Sue Bland, Cherie Westmoreland and Carla van den Berg. In 2011 she began creating art in various mediums. Each artwork is accompanied by a piece of writing or poetry on her daily blog: Moving Forward Looking For The Joy.
When she is not making art, Kate spends her time with family and friends, growing food in her garden and looking for joy in each day.
The Story . . .
These two pieces are mixed media: Ink and Watercolour. This process I call “Found in the Paint.” I start by splashing colour onto the paper until it ‘feels right’. After letting it dry, I study the lines and shapes which have been created by the paint and ink, turning the paper to have a look at all angles.
Images: Found in the Paint: Recalculating (3.5”X5.5” Framed, Mixed Media); Found in the Paint: Northern Light (7.75”X11” Framed, Mixed media)
While always drawn to many forms of creativity, her inspiration to explore painting rose from the need to recover from the tragic loss of her husband in 2008 and to bring joy back into her family. Kate has been greatly inspired by artists Sue Bland, Cherie Westmoreland and Carla van den Berg. In 2011 she began creating art in various mediums. Each artwork is accompanied by a piece of writing or poetry on her daily blog: Moving Forward Looking For The Joy.
When she is not making art, Kate spends her time with family and friends, growing food in her garden and looking for joy in each day.
The Story . . .
These two pieces are mixed media: Ink and Watercolour. This process I call “Found in the Paint.” I start by splashing colour onto the paper until it ‘feels right’. After letting it dry, I study the lines and shapes which have been created by the paint and ink, turning the paper to have a look at all angles.
Images: Found in the Paint: Recalculating (3.5”X5.5” Framed, Mixed Media); Found in the Paint: Northern Light (7.75”X11” Framed, Mixed media)
