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Keegan Starlight

October 1, 2018Drop Squad

Story by Andrea Wong. Photo by Elijah Beaver. When Keegan Starlight draws a portrait, the first thing he looks at are the eyes. He is methodical in familiarizing himself with the subject, often staring at a picture for weeks on end, until he reaches an understanding that he can pass on to someone else.

Cory Nespor

October 1, 2018Drop Squad

Story and photos by Will Geier. Cory Nespor is a visual artist known for his unique style, which incorporates text into visual pieces, as well as for his work with NVRLND, formerly Voltage Creative Garage, which houses Nespor’s iconic ‘Wake Me When I’m Famous’ sign.

Sarah Houle

October 1, 2018Drop Squad

Story by Kendall Bistretzan. Photo by Quin Hauck. Paddle Prairie is a Metis community 12 hours north of Calgary. Local multidisciplinary artist Sarah Houle, who calls Paddle Prairie home, will tell you it’s a beautiful place: lush with wildlife and farms, abundant in animals, and, most importantly, family oriented.

A Space of Infinite Possibility: Fall Exhibition at the Esker Foundation

September 24, 2018Drop Squad

Story by Christina Wong. A world made of lines, grids, and wires: it almost sounds like a page out of a science fiction novel, filled with boundaries and rules and neon lights. While it might seem fantastical, it is the surreal world created by three Canadian artists at the Esker Foundation for their Fall Exhibitions.

This is more than entertainment: A first look at the M:ST Performative Arts Festival

September 10, 2018September 11, 2018Drop Squad

Story by Christina Wong. Few festivals in Calgary are as provocative as the M:ST Performative Arts Festival. As a visual arts celebration, M:ST is a product of its roots: a collaboration of artists and artist-run spaces. The festival is currently in its 18th year, and this year’s programming brings a fresh take on themes of culture and diversity.

The 35th Annual ArtWalk

September 7, 2018September 7, 2018Drop Squad

Story by Christina Wong. Who says travelling is the only way to experience real art? On Sept. 15 and 16, art lovers and the art curious are invited to explore 26 galleries in the Beltline, Inglewood, and the Downtown Core to discover the depth of the visual arts in Calgary.