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
Thursday, March 24th, 2011
It’s official!
The dates for Kaleido 2011 are confirmed. Look forward to community arts fun on The Ave the following dates and times this September;
Friday, Sept 9: 7PM – 11PM
Saturday, Sept 10: 10AM – 11PM
Sunday, Sept 11: 12PM – 6PM
Any questions? Simply email info@artsontheave.org.
Thursday, March 10th, 2011
Not as gross as it sounds!
September 10-11, 2011, 118th Avenue, Edmonton.
Email the following to: geoblanchette@gmail.com
All entries must be RECEIVED on or before Thursday, March 31, 2011.
For more information on the Kaleido Festival, visit www.kaleidofest.ca
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The sixth annual Kaleido Family Arts Festival kicks off on September 9, 2011. This 2 ½ day avante garde festival celebrates the arts with family, encouraging community to become both artist and audience! It is a multi-disciplinary collaboration that showcases both emerging and established artists across all media and disciplines through the creative use of space – including streetscapes, sides and roofs of buildings, and alleyways. Last year we had a trombone choir on a rooftop, grande piano in a back alley, and dancers suspended from the sides of buildings!
The Kaleido Festival brings accessible and affordable arts to Alberta Avenue, while promoting diversity through multiculturalism and inter-generational expression. Our festival draws people into the community from other areas of the City to experience and explore the richness and diversity of Alberta Avenue.
Wednesday, September 15th, 2010
Special thanks to documentary filmmaker Jamie Clements for this footage of Friday night’s Lantern Parade at Kaleido!
Saturday, September 11th, 2010
Kaleido Festival continues today.
As always, you can get full Kaleido Festival schedule information online at
http://artsontheave.org/festivals/kaleido-festival-2010/whats-on/
If you were able to join us for the kickoff last night, you may have caught Swiss Family Robinson on the outdoor screen in the brisk night air or heard the streets swaying to blues and bluegrass. The Bernard Boisvert Gallery saw many guests and the theatre began as well.
Today there are many, many highlights. The Avenue Central stage (9210 118th ave) boasts several acts, closing off the night with a dance-worthy Dehli2Dublin concert at 9:45 PM. Four theatre productions take place throughout the day and the sprawling Bernard Boisvert Gallery awaits as well, promising even more great music. The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse keeps the music playing with a fine roster of singer songwriters throughout the day. At various spots throughout the festival you’ll find workshops, from paper making to yo-yo skills, and local artists and artisans selling their creations.
Sounds like a lot to do, doesn’t it? Well, we haven’t even mentioned the Artists and Landscape pieces yet. Watch for living gargoyles on the Nina Haggerty building, dancers on the wall, theatre in a car, a grand piano in the back alley and more.
You can also get right into the arts with Spill at the Avenue Theatre from 12-6 PM.
It all starts off this morning at 10 AM at Avenue Central (92nd street and 118th ave) with a free Pancake Breakfast. Come hungry for food, art and community!
See you soon …
Friday, September 10th, 2010
Yet more press for Kaleido!
Find Kaleido Festival on Merge Magazine’s website in a story by Sarah Kmiech online at http://www.mergemag.ca/the-community/216-kaleido-family-arts-festival.html
Friday, September 10th, 2010
Yesterday morning, September 9, 2010, the Kaleido Festival was featured on Global Edmonton. It was great to have Global come down to The Ave and cover the event, helping spread the word about the great festival that is about to hit Edmonton’s streets.
You can watch the broadcast for free online at http://www.globaltvedmonton.com/video/index.html?releasePID=UvKsjXPjc_FoP9Ga8T1obd2OGqYpiFiW
Saturday, August 28th, 2010
Kaleido has been featured in Metro News, largely for the fact that there is “something for everyone” at this diverse family arts festival.
You can read the full article at http://www.metronews.ca/edmonton/local/article/611423–something-for-everyone-at-kaleido
Wednesday, July 21st, 2010
The Kaleido Family Arts Festival will be held on Sept. 10-12, 2010. See the website at http://kaleidofest.ca/
People who are welcome to this barbeque (to be held on Aug.11) include:
At the barbeque: we will explain a little bit more about the festival, discuss your volunteer roles and answer your questions. You will also be able to meet other volunteers.(For those who are already signed up–we hope to discuss what you will do at the festival and connect you to leaders).
Wednesday, August 11, 6:00 pm
Alberta Avenue Community League Lutz Hall (9210 118 Avenue)
The barbeque will consist of burgers, hotdogs, buns and veggies. If you have food allergies, please respond to this message, explaining what you are allergic to.
It is important to RSVP by emailing kaleidovolunteers@gmail.com to let us know that you can come so that we know how much food to prepare.
If you cannot attend, but you would like to volunteer at Kaleido Sept 10-12:
Some of the best benefits of being a volunteer are:
Getting to know other people (many of whom may share your interests),
Making a difference for Edmonton’s artists’ community (art, theatre, music, dance, and more)
Making a difference in the Alberta Avenue community
A great party during Kaleido Festival weekend
Looking forward to your response.
Best wishes,
Dorothy Ritz
Tuesday, August 18th, 2009
Want to give back to the community? Interested in being apart of a fantastic arts festival?
The Kaleido Festival is on September 25-27 2009 and the festival needs your help. We require volunteers to take on a variety of roles from manning the information booth to stage managing one of the various venues at the festival. The variety of artists and performers lined up for this year is truly spectacular and make sure you dont miss out by volunteering for the Kaleido Festival.
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Nathan at kaleido2009@gmail.com
For more information on the Kaleido Festival, check out the website at http://artsontheave.org/festivals/kaleido-festival-2009/
Thursday, July 2nd, 2009
Title: Lantern Workshop with Dylan “Toymaker” George
Location: The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse
Dylan “Toymaker” George is an artist in spaces, sounds, communities, photons, and transformations. Lantern parades, festival installations, kaleidoscopes projections, recycled material jewelry, and sculpture are some of the particular ways these ideas play out in real time.
Bonus Question: “What kinds of toys do you make?”
Answer: “Everything is a toy!”
On August 23rd and 24th, The Carrot Coffeehouse will be transformed into Dylan Toymaker’s Lantern Workshop. Youth (ages 8-17) and Adults (18+) are welcome to plaster, paint, and papier-mâché to create objects of beauty and light.
Part One: August 23rd, 2009, from 1PM to 4PM
Part Two: August 24th, 2009 from 1PM to 4PM
Price: $8, for materials
Part One: August 23rd, 2009, from 7PM to 10PM
Part Two: August 24th, 2009 from 7PM to 10PM
Price: $12, for materials
Bring your imagination to light with Dylan Toymaker at The Carrot Coffeehouse.
Email: millie.ontheave@live.com
Phone: 780.722.3733 or 780-496-1913