On December 19th-20th, Arts on the Ave is introducing Art Is Everywhere, a COVID friendly outdoor gallery exploring artists from within our community. Wander the Alberta Avenue District and find art in unexpected places!
Artists: Laurie MacFayden, Melanie Hohn, Kalie Huynh, Sylvia Moon, Dean Welsh, Brittany Swinhoe, Espen Wade, Sabrina O'Donnell, Ryan Dika
AGM Live Stream
Join us tonight at 7:00 pm (MT) for Arts on the Ave Edmonton Society’s Annual General Meeting! We’ll be live streaming from The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse. Tune in as we reflect on the past year and discuss our vision and goals for the future!
Annual General Meeting Announcement
Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held November 2, 7:00 pm
Arts on the Ave Edmonton Society (AOTA) is holding its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Monday, November 2nd at 7:00 pm at The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse. Members must have purchased membership 30 days prior to the AGM in order to vote. You can purchase or renew your memberships online or in person at The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse (9351-118 Avenue, Edmonton).
Please RSVP on Eventbrite by Saturday, October 31, 2020.
Nominations to the Board
The AOTA Nominating Committee is looking for interested members to join the Board. If you are interested in serving, please read on.
Requirements to sit on the Board
You must have an interest in the arts and a belief in neighbourhood renewal
You must be a member at least 30 days before the November 2, 2020 AGM
You must submit a letter and phone numbers of two references to info@artsontheave.org by October 21, 2020, one week before the AGM.
A nomination letter can contain a resume or any other information you think pertinent to a board position.
You can be nominated by another AOTA member; self-nominations are accepted. Nominations from the floor of the AGM are not accepted.
The nominations committee will hold an interview or phone interview with all candidates.
The nominations committee will make recommendations for board membership to the AGM; these nominations must be voted on.
Board membership is immediate at AGM.
To get a better understanding of what the board of AOTA does, click here to our read our mission, mandate and goal statements.
The Carrot Ultimate Garage Sale
Join us on the 19th, 24th, and 26th of September for an ultimate garage sale! We will be located at the Grassy Area on 9141- 118 Ave from 2:00pm to 7:00pm. We are open to bargains so come out and make us an offer! See you all there!
Chalk It Up in Eastwood
Arts on the Ave and Eastwood Community League presents, Chalk It Up in Eastwood. Join us from July 21 – August 4 for a community celebration as we take over side streets and back alleys. Professional and emerging chalk artists will be colouring the streets with different styles of artwork, from 3D to words of inspiration. As you're exploring to find the chalk art, listen for musicians performing in the area.
We invite everyone to chalk it up with us. Pick up a chalk bundle at The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse (9351 118 Ave) and create your own chalk art to brighten the community. Take a photo of your chalk art and tag @artsontheave on Instagram to be entered to win 1 of 3 $20 gift certificates.
Kaleido 2020 on Tour
Arts on the Ave and Kaleido are pleased to present Kaleido 2020 on Tour: Here Comes the Sun!
This year marks the 15th anniversary of Kaleido and we’re celebrating with surprises all summer long. Wander the Alberta Avenue District (NAIT–Northlands, 75 St–106 St / 111 Ave–Yellowhead) to find art installations, chalk art, The Front Porch Series, and mystery buskers. Feel more comfortable staying in? Follow our website in the coming weeks for Kaleido-ing DIYs and behind the scene glimpses.
September 11–13, 2020 will be the weekend of the Kaleido 2020 on Tour showcase, featuring a variety of music, dance, and acrobatics. Travelling on flatbed trucks, these musicians and street performers will show up at a location where everyone can safely watch and enjoy, perform for a limited time, and drive away. Because spontaneity is the key to Kaleido 2020 on Tour, we encourage everyone to follow our social feeds for announcements.
We are monitoring Alberta Health Service's directions closely and will follow all safety guidelines. Kaleido is going to look different this year, but we will continue to cultivate the arts and foster community spirit.
The show must roll on!
Ultimate Virtual Garage Sale Fundraiser
Our annual Ultimate Garage Sale fundraiser is going virtual this year! New items will be posted weekly, and all proceeds are in support of Arts on the Ave. Join our Facebook group "Ultimate Virtual Garage Sale" to hunt the best bargains and treasures all summer long!
We’re collecting items all summer long. If you have items you wish to donate, please call us for safe delivery drop off times at 780-257-9351 or email manager@thecarrot.ca. We are still looking for these items: Household decor and wares, books, working appliances, gently used and clean furniture, working electronics, purses, backpacks. Please no clothing or shoes as we have an abundance of these items.
Easter (ART) House Hunt
A different take on the traditional “egg” hunt!
From April 9 - April 13!
Come by the Carrot’s window and take a good look at Robin Light’s original art houses in person.
Start your neighbourhood search and try to identify each house! Write the address for your best guess under each on this sheet.
Hint: All the houses are located near Alberta Avenue from 112 Ave to 120 Ave and 92 St to 96 St. Some of the titles for the pieces include hints of where the house is located so be sure to take a look at the labels!
HOW TO PLAY:
Submit your sheet by email to: coordinator@thecarrot.ca (You can take a photo with your phone, or scan it).
The person to get the most correct will win a prize!
All Artwork © Robin Light
GOOD LUCK! ENJOY THE FRESH AIR AND REMEMBER TO PRACTICE SAFE PHYSICAL DISTANCING
It Takes A Village
Join us to ensure no family or child goes hungry during this Covid-19 crisis. With schools closing and unemployment rising due to this national emergency, the need for accessible food is growing exponentially.
It takes a village to raise a child and it’s up to us as a community to come together and help those in need.
Whether you can donate a little or a lot, your contribution will have an incredible impact!
Donations can be made through ATB Cares:
https://atbcares.benevity.org/communi…/…/124-852990159RR0001
ATB Cares will donate an additional 15% per donation for the month of May.
AOTA will use donations to buy food and necessities to supplement families and community members' food resources in the Alberta Avenue district during this uncertain time.
Extraordinary times = Extraordinary helpers
Carrot by Moonlight Fundraiser
Arts on the Ave and The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse present our annual fundraiser: Carrot By Moonlight.
Bring your friends, loved ones, or sweetheart to enjoy live world music, wine and cheese pairings, charcuterie platters, and gourmet desserts (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options will be available). For more information please email artsadmin@artsontheave.org or call (780) 471-1580. Please note, this is a members-only private event (complimentary Arts on the Ave memberships are included in the ticket price).
Due to popular demand, we have expanded our annual fundraiser for two evenings! You can now purchase a ticket for Saturday, February 22, or Sunday, February 23.
Pay It Forward Ticket Option
If you would like to purchase a ticket for someone who cannot afford the ticket price, and would like to come to the event, please Pay It Forward by buying an additional ticket and emailing artsadmin@artsontheave.org to let us know of the donation.
Annual General Meeting Announcement
Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held Monday, July 8 at 7pm
Arts on the Ave Edmonton Society (AOTA) is holding its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Monday, July 8 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse. We are pleased to annouce that we will be hosting a guest speaker who will be giving an inspiring talk .
Members must have purchased membership 30 days prior to the AGM in order to vote. You can purchase or renew your memberships online or in person at The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse (9351-118 Avenue, Edmonton).
Nominations to the Board
The AOTA Nominating Committee is looking for interested members to join the Board. If you are interested in serving, please read on.
Requirements to sit on the Board
You must have an interest in the arts and a belief in neighbourhood renewal
You must be a member at least 30 days before the July 8ac, 2019 AGM
You must submit a letter and phone numbers of two references to AOTA Executive Director Christy Morin by June 24, 2019 two weeks before the AGM.
A nomination letter can contain a resume or any other information you think pertinent to a board position.
You can be nominated by another AOTA member; self-nominations are accepted. Nominations from the floor of the AGM are not accepted.
The nominations committee will hold an interview or phone interview with all candidates.
The nominations committee will make recommendations for board membership to the AGM; these nominations must be voted on.
Board membership is immediate at AGM.
If you are interested, please visit www.artsontheave.org and read the mission, mandate and goal statements to get a better understanding of what the board of AOTA does.
Arts for All!
We are so thrilled to be chosen as one of five arts organizations across Canada that Dialog Design has generously chosen to support through their initiative Arts for All. Read more by clicking the image below!
Hello Artists!
We would love your feedback on live/work, studio production, market, theatre, and gallery spaces. Attend one of our focus sessions this month and contribute to the ArtsCommon 118 project!
ArtsCommon118 is a flagship project that will transform the Alberta Avenue district, a neighbourhood in the process of renewal.
This community-driven, mixed use, social purpose economic development initiative will provide artists with the economic benefits of affordable living and work space for production, exhibitions, events and shows, retail opportunities, and more. Come and share your ideas!
rsvp kkerr@shaw.ca or 587-879-2805
Focus sessions will be held at the Edmonton Community Development Company
9613 111 Ave.
Wednesday Oct 17 and Thursday Oct 18
7-8:15 pm
Saturday Oct 20
1:30-2:45 pm and 3:30-4:45 pm
Arts on the Ave Presents Champions of Alberta Avenue
The final screening of our special community documentary project
Champions of Alberta Avenue is community-driven project of Arts on the Ave. This project offers a unique opportunity for community members to celebrate the multicultural richness of the District and the people who have contributed to it – the true Champions of Alberta Avenue. Not only is it a celebration of our City’s unique interconnection of peoples, languages, history – but a celebration of family, diversity and community. This is where relationships have been built and will continue to grow in the years to come.
This project claims the title Champions of Alberta Avenue, and celebrates those business owners on Alberta Avenue who left their homeland over the past forty years, spoke little or no English on arriving in Edmonton, and started a new life and business here on Alberta Avenue. In this project, we focus on only eleven of the many businesses started by immigrants and refugees on 118 Avenue, and we would like to thank each of them for the generous support and kind participation in this project.
We believe that 118 Avenue has been aptly named Avenue of Champions, not just for the sports teams the area has hosted, but for the amazing people who have come from all over the world, many under difficult circumstances, and yet arrived and started a business in their new home. Arts on the Ave believes that these extraordinary stories need to be told and shared with our City.
Please come and learn the personal stories of these Champions, through photography, storyboards and a short documentary film.
Art on the Ave thanks Edmonton Arts Council, Edmonton Heritage Council and the Alberta Avenue Business Association for their generous support in the development of this unique community project.
Kaleido + World
Article from Germany
A great article about Alberta Avenue / Arts on the Ave and our signature festivals Kaleido and Deep Freeze.
Kaleido: The most eclectic we've ever been!
Kaleido + World = <3
A great read on Kaleido this year, be sure to come out this weekend :)
ArtsCommon 118 Community Party
Come learn more about the ArtsCommon 118 project!
ArtsCommon 118 will be located in two buildings on either side of 92 Street on 118th Avenue. The current concept includes 76 affordable, live-work spaces for artists, retail, market, and exhibition space, a community coffee shop, a 2, 000 sq. ft. industrial kitchen, a black box theatre/community event space (seating 175 to 200), some office space, and a roof top urban farm. The conceptual design also envisions animating the space between and behind the buildings via a farmers market as well as a night market delivered through partnerships with others.
All are welcome to attend and participate and also enjoy some music and conversation with others on the ArtsCommon 118 land.
To RSVP, send an email to mlpolydore@edmontoncdc.org or call 780-966-4488.
Kaleido Fest Friendraiser
Join us in support of Family Arts Festival 2018!
Help support this wonderful community and festival by attending our FRIENDRAISER on August 23rd featuring the talented Mikka Corbeil, Emmet Michael and Dr. Blu Trio!
Want to be a part of our festival? Our team will be on hand to sign up new volunteers. Perks include swag, coffee, food, and meeting new friends!
Bring family and friends and don't forget to buy your ticket!
Doors : 6:30pm | Music : 7:00pm
Tickets : $10 in advance, $15 at the door
Check out the Facebook event page for more information.
Help Keep SPARK Glowing!
Spark! Youth Camp is a two week day-camp that unleashes creative potential for youth through the arts. Students register for a specific subject: Performance or Technical Theatre/Design. For two weeks we delve deep into that discipline, exploring, learning, and creating, all while having a ton of fun! By the end of the two weeks, we present a totally unique production for our families, friends, and community members, created entirely by students. All Spark! Camp members also partake in special master class workshops exploring other arts disciplines including improvisation, puppetry, filmmaking, creative writing, painting, and more!
We are currently seeking individual donors and corporate sponsors to help support Spark! Youth Camp. All funds go to directly toward creating the best experience possible for our participants. You can make a donation here!
Annual General Meeting Announcement
Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held Monday, May 14 at 7pm
Arts on the Ave Edmonton Society (AOTA) is holding its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Monday, May 14 at 7:00 pm at The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse. We are pleased to welcome Bob Layton, an award-winning editorial news director from 640 CHED and Corus Entertainment, as our guest speaker for this year's AGM.
Members must have purchased membership 30 days prior to the AGM in order to vote. You can purchase or renew your memberships online or in person at The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse (9351-118 Avenue, Edmonton).
Nominations to the Board
The AOTA Nominating Committee is looking for interested members to join the Board. If you are interested in serving, please read on.
Requirements to sit on the Board
- You must have an interest in the arts and a belief in neighbourhood renewal
- You must be a member at least 30 days before the May 14, 2018 AGM
- You must submit a letter and phone numbers of two references to AOTA president: Jon Jon Rivero by April 30, 2018, two weeks before the AGM.
- A nomination letter can contain a resume or any other information you think pertinent to a board position.
- You can be nominated by another AOTA member; self-nominations are accepted. Nominations from the floor of the AGM are not accepted.
- The nominations committee will hold an interview or phone interview with all candidates.
- The nominations committee will make recommendations for board membership to the AGM; these nominations must be voted on.
- Board membership is immediate at AGM.
If you are interested, please visit www.artsontheave.org and read the mission, mandate and goal statements to get a better understanding of what the board of AOTA does.