Posts Tagged ‘Revitalization’
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.
Tags: Call for submissions, mural, Opportunities, painting, Revitalization
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Tuesday, July 20th, 2010
Hey Community! We need YOUR OPINION!
The Avenue Initiative is taking one more step to beautify the Avenue and we need your help. But don’t worry, you don’t have to for volunteer for anything!
Murals will be painted on the electrical boxes that line the Ave and we would like your input as to what themes you think the murals should have. The Avenue is rich with diversity and we want to celebrate it. Help us create these murals to REFLECT YOU!
Send your ideas for themes to Jaimie at tjclem@telus.net or call 780.721.8417.
Watch for the murals to be unveiled at the Kaleido Festival in September.
Tags: beautification, community arts, murals, Revitalization
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Tuesday, July 20th, 2010
Want to be involved in something big? Now’s your chance! The Avenue Initiative is looking for young emerging artists to HELP PAINT MURALS on the electrical boxes along the Avenue. You will be mentored by a professional artist and be part of the process in designing and painting one mural.
If you live between 75th Street & 104th Street and 111th Avenue & the Yellowhead and are between 13 and 18 years of age, please submit one piece of artwork and a short paragraph on why you want to be involved to one of the following:
Email Jaimie at tjclem@telus.net
Drop off in person at The Carrot (9351 – 118th Avenue) Attn: Christy
Drop off in person at Landlord and Tenant building (8904 – 118th Avenue) Attn: Judy
Painting of the murals will take place in August over 1-2 days and the murals will be revealed at the Kaleido Festival in September.
Don’t miss this chance to leave your mark on the Avenue!
For additional information please contact Jaimie at 780.721.8417 or tjclem@telus.net.
Tags: beautification, Call for submissions, emerging artists, mural, Revitalization
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Tuesday, January 12th, 2010
Take a moment to read this exciting article from Metro News, where our own Christy Morin shares, “Mayor Mandel told us yesterday this is the new, happening area of Edmonton, and he’s right.”
http://www.metronews.ca/edmonton/local/article/418738–deep-freeze-changing-118-avenue
Over 10 000 people out this weekend. Can you believe it?
Tags: Deep Freeze Festival, metro news, Press, Revitalization
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Wednesday, November 4th, 2009
Not sure if you’ve noticed lately, but Alberta Avenue, and the revitalization taking place here, is ALL OVER the media.
You may have picked up Avenue Magazine this month to find Christy Morin, President of Arts On The Ave, featured as one of their “Top 40 Under 40″. You can read that article online at http://www.avenueedmonton.com/articles/page/item/christy-morin.
Or, perhaps you’ve been over to the City of Edmonton website, where The Avenue Initiative is featured with an image on the front page, linking to a story and a video about the exciting changes happening on Alberta Avenue these days. Our very own Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse and Kaleido Festival are mentioned as well.
If you haven’t caught the “Avenue Fever” yet, perhaps Thursday is your day. Here is the official word from the Avenue Initiative;
Global Edmonton is taking the News Hour On the Road to Alberta Avenue! Tune into the News Hour at 6.00 on Thursday, November 5th to see Gord Steinke, Lynda Steele and the rest of the Global Edmonton team broadcasting live from the Alberta Avenue Farmer’s Market and The Carrot Coffeehouse.
We need YOU to help show Edmonton what a great neighbourhood Alberta Avenue is. We need both the Farmers’ Market and The Carrot filled with all the great people who live in the area. Bring the whole family down, tell your neighbours, bring your friends!
Both Global News at 5 and 6 will be broadcast from Alberta Avenue but during the 6 o’clock news you see stories about things happening in Alberta Avenue, a live interview with Judy Allan on the Avenue Revitalization, as well as live footage from the Farmers’ Market and The Carrot.
At the Farmers’ Market (9210 118 Avenue) between 5pm and 7pm:
Free balloon animals
Free face painting
Free entertainment
And of course, lots of great food & gift products to buy
And don’t worry about making supper. We have a concession and grill a mean hotdog.
Global Special: hotdog, drink and chips or chocolate bar for only $4
At The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse (9351 – 118 Avenue) between 5pm and 7pm:
Global weather live from The Carrot!
Live Entertainment
Bring a friend and enjoy a 2 for 1 Latte!
And you’ll be happy to know the construction on 118 Avenue is over for the season. You can once again drive in either direction. Happy Driving and see you on Thursday!
Please forward this information, add it to your facebook page, tweet it and spread the word anyhow you can!
Tags: alberta avenue, articles, Press, Revitalization
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Thursday, August 13th, 2009
This year’s Fringe Festival, just getting underway, promises to be revolutionary. Infact, it’s too revolutionary to stay south of the river.
The Avenue Theatre is hosting several Fringe productions this year, including …
Songs From a Revolution — A Musical Theatrical Celebration of A New Revolution
A live show to complement the Songs From the Ave CD. Where houses speak, and ghosts walk on Alberta Avenue, this show is a celebration of all things Norwood, a place we love, a place we live, and sometimes, a place we avoid. Songs From the Ave is storytelling at its best, through song, theatre, poetry, laughter and joy.
Where: The Avenue Theatre, 9030 118 Ave (free parking 9210-118 Ave)
When: August 14 at 8 pm; Aug 15 at 10 pm; Aug 16 at 2 pm; Aug 20 at 8 pm; Aug 21 at 10 pm; Aug 21 at 8 pm
Tickets: http://www.fringetheatreadventures.ca/tickets.php
or phone: Central Box Office: 780-409-1910
Click to download the event poster
To purchase the Songs from the Ave CD go to the Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse at 9351 118th Ave. You can find out more about the album here.
To find more shows at the Avenue Theatre – and the Fringe in general, visit the Fringe Festival website at http://www.fringetheatreadventures.ca/
Tags: avenue theatre, Fringe Festival, Revitalization, Songs From the Ave, Theatre
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Monday, August 10th, 2009
Eastwoodfest is fast approaching and we need volunteers!
This event is shaping up to be BIG, EXCITING and has an amazing line up of entertainment and activities. Eastwoodfest this year is partnering with the Avenue Initiative and Arts On The Ave to celebrate the completion of Phase 1 of the Streetscape Improvements. The Avenue from 82nd – 87th will be closed. There will be an Arts Market and Main stage on the Avenue and activities in the Park. The day starts off with a free Pancake Brunch. Its going to be a great day, if you are able to help out please email Judy Allan at Judy.allan@edmonton.ca with your availability.
Details of the Event are:
Saturday August 15th
8 am Set Up
11 – 7 pm Event
7 – 9 Strike
Volunteers will receive a free t shirt and a voucher to enjoy one of the many specials in the restaurants along the Avenue.
Shifts include:
Set Up 8 – 11 am
Afternoon 11 – 3 pm
Evening 3 – 7 pm
Strike 7 – 9 pm
Jobs include:
- Sidewalk Chalking
- Performers – greet & help
- Info Booth
- 50-50 raffle
- Moving picnic tables (set up and tear down)
- Supervise bouncy things
- Roving on street & in park
- Food & Beverages
- Clean up crew
- Help with pancakes – make batter, serve and clean-up.
- Tents Set-up and tear down
Download the Eastwoodfest handbill here
Tags: alberta avenue, Eastwood, festival, Revitalization
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Wednesday, September 17th, 2008
Presentation to Arts on the Ave
Mayor Stephen Mandel, together with PACE, will host an exclusive media conference to present Arts on the Ave with a cheque from the proceeds of the Mayor’s Celebration of the Arts 2008.
Saturday September 20, 2008
11:00 am at the Carrot Café
“There is coming a day when a single carrot freshly observed will set off a revolution.” ~ Paul Cezanne
The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse has sprung up amidst the arts revolution that is taking place on 118th Avenue. “Arts On The Ave” is a group of artists living and working on and around 118 Avenue.
Join us and see how the Mayor and PACE are supporting the Arts in our community through the annual “Mayor’s Celebration of the Arts”.
The Carrot located at 9531 118 Ave.
Tags: community arts, Mayor's Celebration of the Arts, Revitalization, stephen mandel, The Carrot
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Thursday, September 4th, 2008
You are invited to join Brian Mason, MLA for Edmonton Highlands-Norwood, at the Carrot Arts and Coffee House on September 6th at 12:30 pm to celebrate the 1st Annual Alberta Arts Day.
Enjoy local talent and FREE freshly brewed coffee from 12:30pm – 3:30pm.
The Carrot is located at 9351 118 Ave
Tags: Brian Mason, Revitalization, The Carrot
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