Journal Article Documents A Drop in Crime on The Ave
Thursday, January 19th, 2012
Take a moment to read this recent Edmonton Journal story on the revitalization of The Ave, with a focus on the important role the police have played.
Archive for the ‘Revitalization’ Category
Canada Council for the Arts Visits The Ave
Thursday, November 10th, 2011
On Monday, October 10, Arts On The Ave was pleased to tour members of The Canada Council for The Arts along the Ave.
Another great day for art, The Ave, and the revitalization.
Arts On The Ave Wins Community Policing Award
Thursday, November 10th, 2011
Art as a crime reduction strategy? Yes indeed.
Read the Edmonton Examiner article about Arts On The Ave winning a community policing award!
http://www.edmontonexaminer.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3342635
Revitalization of the Old Cycle Building on Alberta Ave Continues!
Thursday, October 20th, 2011
Arts Habitat + Arts on the Ave along with the City of Edmonton, the Community Advisory Committee and consultants Shelterbelt Architecture are making significant progress towards their vision of an exciting community arts hub on 118 Avenue.
Work on the building has finally begun! Inside, old clutter and hazardous materials have been removed in preparation for construction this fall. Those renovations will include a new front entry, brand spanking new washrooms, complete new sprinkler and mechanical systems, and a clean “white box” interior. As many of you know, they can’t meet the required number of parking spots on-site. They are currently working on a variance for that, and are optimistic for positive solutions.
The improved space will be ready in the spring of 2012! Arts Habitat + Arts on the Ave are looking forward to providing great studio, performance, gallery, office, meeting, classroom, and rehearsal spaces to artists, cultural industries and social enterprises! This will be for short-term use until the future renovations for Phase 2.
Speaking of which … The design team heard the excellent feedback you the community offered at their spring Design Charette, and is working to incorporate it into a complete design vision for the Phase 2 redevelopment. Stay posted for more on that!
Arts Habitat Association + Arts On the Ave thank the City of Edmonton for its ongoing commitment to the project through the building purchase and essential building code upgrades. They also thank the Government of Alberta and the Alberta Lottery Fund for their contribution through the Community Facility Enhancement Program for additional program-specific renovations.
Walk For Peace Celebration
Tuesday, May 17th, 2011
Please join friends and neighbours this Saturday, May 21, from 1 to 3 pm, for a peace walk to celebrate UNESCO’s World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. The walk begins at the Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse (9351 118 Ave) and ends at Eastwood Community League (11803 86 Street). The founder of the Montreal peace walk, Georges Konan, will join us with the symbol of peace: an aboriginal drum. This important symbol has been at the Montreal peace walk and the Paris peace walk! It will arrive in Edmonton and walk with us.
Please come and be part of this wonderful event. Meet members of the Alberta Ave community, including those from the African community who are helping to revitalize our neighbourhood and create a special legacy here in Edmonton.
Come celebrate the value of cultural diversity and learning to live better together.
MLA Brian Mason will join us.
Hope to see you on Saturday.
PS: Please invite friends to walk with us and send the attached poster around (click here or the image to download)
We Believe In 118 ReLaunch April 7, with Mayor Mandel!
Wednesday, April 6th, 2011
Please join us as we celebrate and encourage businesses to become healthy contributors to business on Alberta Avenue. We will unveil the new campaign and hear the heart of children in this neighborhood. The More the Merrier….we are meeting Thursday April 7th at 2pm on 118 Ave and 90 Street. Please spread the word!!!! Coffee on us after the celebration at the Carrot.
Please note the brief notes below:
- We Believe in 118 is a community coalition working to reclaim Alberta Avenue as a drug paraphernalia and weapons-free zone.
- We Believe in 118 is about reclamation – it’s about drawing a line around the 118 Ave communities and making Alberta Avenue a drug paraphernalia and weapons-free zone.
- With only one predatory retailer remaining, the community is on the verge of being free from the sale of weapons and drug paraphernalia.
- We Believe in 118 partnered with Edmonton Public School’s City Centre Education Partnership (CCEP) to launch an awareness campaign.
- The campaign, which uses letters from grade 4, 5, and 6 children from the CCEP schools, speaks to the impact of predatory retail and the benefits of working together towards a safer community.
- The aim of the campaign is to reclaim Alberta Avenue as a drug paraphernalia and weapons-free zone, bring community together and celebrate the accomplishments to-date.
Yours Neighbourhood Builder,
Christy Morin
Member of We Believe In 118
Arts and Economics: Alberta Venture Covers Arts On The Ave
Friday, September 10th, 2010
Alberta Venture magazine has recently featured Christy Morin and the arts revitalization taking place on Alberta Avenue.
Writer Emily Senger describes the piece as “How an influx of artists can revitalize a neighborhood“.
Read more: http://albertaventure.com/2010/09/return-on-investment-the-economic-case-for-the-arts-in-alberta/#ixzz0z8uOZbNN
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Eastwoodfest 2010
Saturday, August 14th, 2010
Please feel free to join your family and friends at Eastwoodfest 2010! Enjoy a free pancake Breakfast, live music, Art, Artisans, Kids activities, horse-pulled carriage rides, a HUGE Snakes and Ladders game, and much much more.
For more information, visit the facebook page at
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=122312417815289
Eastwoodfest is on August 14 and located at 118th Ave and 85 – 87st.
Click here to download the handbill in PDF.
Hope to see you there!
* For more information, to volunteer or to participate in the Artwalk, please contact Eastwoodfest producer Mat Halton at eastwoodfest@gmail.com *
“We Believe In 118″ is Making Progress – Edmonton Journal Article
Monday, July 26th, 2010
Scott McKeen has written an encouraging article on the struggles and successes of the We Believe in 118 campaign to remove weapons and drug paraphernalia from Alberta Avenue businesses.
Read the article on the Edmonton Journal website at http://www.edmontonjournal.com/business/Sale+crack+pipes+Alberta+Avenue+definitely+legal/3322657/story.html.
You can also join in on the conversation in the comments below the article.
Avenue Mural Project: Call for Professional Artists
Tuesday, July 20th, 2010
Call for PROFESSIONAL VISUAL ARTISTS
As the look of 118th Avenue evolves from the new sidewalks and streetlights to the new facades of businesses, The Avenue Initiative is adding another exciting element to the landscape – murals on electrical boxes. And WE NEED YOU!
We are looking for professional artists willing to volunteer in mentoring young emerging artists by painting the electrical boxes along with Ave with a mural. Young artists will be selected in July and matched with an appropriate professional artist. An electrical box will be assigned to each pair and you will have the opportunity to work with the young artist in the design.
The only requirements are:
You have a desire to collaborate with and mentor a young emerging artist.
You live between 75th Street & 104th Street and between 111th Avenue & the Yellowhead.
You are a professional artist.
You are ready to have some fun!
Painting will take place over 1-2 days in August and the murals will be revealed at the Kaleido Festival in September.
This is YOUR COMMUNITY – be a part of the revitalization process and leave your mark on the Avenue!
Please contact Jaimie at 780.721.8417 or tjclem@telus.net for more information or to get involved.