We are a community based, grassroots initiative engaged in developing 118th Avenue as the Community Arts Avenue of Edmonton.
9351-118 ave
Edmonton, AB, Canada
p. 780-471-1580
Friday, February 10th, 2012
Carlmella Haykowsky will be making an appearance at the Carrot tonight – if you are looking for a warm beverage and great entertainment on a cold February’s night, come on by the Carrot. She’ll kick off at 7:30, and cover is $5. See you here!
Tuesday, February 7th, 2012
The Rhythms of the Earth Art Series kicked off this past weekend. We’re celebrating Black History Month at the Carrot through music, lyrics, drums, art, words, and dances from all over Africa. Garth Prinsonsky and Adje Performers got us going, Garth bringing reflections of life in Namibia through song, and Adje filling the Carrot with joyous drumming. If you weren’t able to come, there’s still a lot to look forward this February, with a Drumming Workshop being the next event. Come on by on Thursday, February 7th, 2:00 if you would like to try your hand at playing djembe.
Check our calendar for full event listing.
Monday, February 6th, 2012
Arts on the Ave is hosting a fundraising “tabula rasa” painting event at the Nina Haggerty gallery, on 118 Ave, on Saturday, February 25. And just what is a tabula rasa, you might wonder. Well, it is a Latin term meaning a “clean slate.” And that is exactly what you will receive. Here is how it works – for a mere $118 you get a blank canvas. We supply paint and brushes. We will also provide food and wine to help liberate your inner artist (come on, you know there is a little Picasso, Rembrandt or Warhol in there somewhere). Our crew, led by AOTA board member and artist Glen Ronald, will provide encouragement, insight and inspiration to help you create your own personal masterpiece. Bring your friends and help us raise funds to support the amazing work of the Carrot and Arts on the Ave. Spaces are limited, so please contact tabularasa118@gmail.com to reserve your spot
Monday, January 30th, 2012
February will find the Carrot Coffeehouse full of festivities celebrating Black History Month, with an event called “Rhythms of the Earth”. You won’t want to miss the artists we have lined up!
All month long you can come and see the visual gallery, comprised of local artists that are also part for the “5 Artists One Love” exhibition at the AGA. The Carrot will feature work by: Khiry Crooks, Lorien Maheu, Adrian Louden, Brett Miles, and Elsa Robinson.
Other highlights for the month include:
A Poetry Slam with established poets around the city, including some of this city’s up and coming young artists, and a hip hop performance by The Overachievers.
Adje Performers will make another appearance on the Ave – if you missed them at Deep Freeze, you won’t want to miss them here! They’ll help get the month warmed up with their drumming this weekend!
After listening to Adje, if you are inspired to learn how to play a djembe, take a Drumming Workshop with DrumAdrumDRUM.
Dr. Bitupu, Junetta Jamerson, and Tololwa Mollel are all fantastic Storytellers. From their lips you will hear oral stories of immigration that have been passed down through generations, mythology, and other traditional stories.
Mama Afro will do a braiding demonstration, and Dr. Jean Walrond PH. D. will talk about her clothing designs, inspired by Northern and Western Africa tradition.
So as you can see, there’s a lot to look forward to this February, as we celebrate Black History Month. Come enjoy a hot beverage celebrate with us!
For a schedule of events, click here.
Thursday, January 19th, 2012
In June of this year it will be five years that The Carrot has been open. To those of us who had a vision of what The Carrot could be, The Carrot has by far exceeded our expectations in terms of its effect on the volunteers that have passed through its doors, the musicians who have played at the open mikes and Friday nights, and the artists who have had their work displayed. While we thought that The Carrot could have an effect on the community, we never realized that it would become a catalyst for revitalization of Alberta Avenue.
What has also amazed us is the stories that have emerged from The Carrot as people became involved as volunteers, musicians and artists.
It is time to start collecting those stories and the pictures that have documented the events at The Carrot. The goal is to have a book published called “Stories from The Carrot” in 2011 which will contain the stories that you, the volunteers, board members of Arts on the Ave., The Carrot Committee, the artists, the musicians and community members have about The Carrot. We are also looking for photographs which document events at The Carrot.
So start thinking about your experiences at The Carrot. How has The Carrot impacted your life? The lives of others? Your community? Write them down. Look through your photos and see what pictures you have from The Carrot. If you aren’t comfortable writing and would like to just tell your story, that’s possible, too.
Forward all material to Arthur Dyck at storiesfromthecarrot@gmail.com.
Thursday, December 8th, 2011
An original Mik Germann Santa
Join Mik Germann and his crew of needle felters at The Carrot this Saturday, December 10 at The Carrot (9351 118th ave). This round will involve making Christmas ornaments!
From Mik,
On December 10 from 1:30 to 4 pm
At the Carrot I will doing another Needle felting drop in
I supply all materials and toolsThis time we will be making Christmas orniments.
Make a couple of Christmas orniments leave one for on the Carrot Christmas treeBring a freind drop in learn how to neelde felt and have a great cup of of coffee with freinds or make new freinds
Thursday, November 10th, 2011
Call for Artisans:
The Carrot Christmas Arts Bazaar – Saturday November 19th, 9:30am-4:30pm
Are you looking for a venue to sell your fine craft this holiday season? Join fellow artisans at The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse (9531-118 Ave) on Saturday November 19th. This event runs in conjunction with the Just Christmas global fair trade market, so we expect a busy shop!
Register early as table space is limited!
Registration deadline: November12th
Table fee: $40
To register or for more information contact Irene@ehenri.ca or call 780-471-1580.
Thursday, October 20th, 2011
The Carrot Curatorial Committee is looking for some items to help us display art and artisan pieces at The Carrot. If you have any of the following, please get in touch with us.
- hammer
- heavy duty wire cutters
- pliers
- 1 X roll of bronze/brass colored chain
- 1X roll of silver colored chain
- 1 X roll of decorative cord (neutral in color)
- 1X roll of decorative ribbon (3 ” wide/heavy/neutral color)
- 20 X bronze/brass colored S rings
- 20X silver colored S rings
Tuesday, July 5th, 2011
We are currently looking for new artists to showcase at the Carrot Gallery. Located at the Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse (9351 118 Ave), the Carrot Gallery showcases local artists year round.
For more information, contact the gallery curator, Lori Youngman, at carrotgallery@gmail.com
Wednesday, April 6th, 2011
April 16, 2011 1:00-4:00pm
Carrot Arts Coffeehouse
9351 – 118 Ave, Edmonton
Tweens to adult emerging artists are needed to display and sell original art & fine crafts.
Call the Carrot Arts Coffeehouse to reserve a table (no charge). Call by April 13 & ask for Irene at 780-471-1580 or email irene@ehenri.ca.