Find Arts Commons' newest exhibition outside of our walls and into the creative process. The next time you find yourself staring at your phone at the 1st Street C-train station downtown Calgary - look up. That collection of six video screens is TELUS’ Art While You Wait, a digital exhibition visualizing the creative processes and stories of Arts Commons Connects artists, lining the outside of the Len Werry building. These vibrant videos will take you behind-the-scenes of local artists working in mediums like glass blowing, pottery, filmmaking, painting, and more. Keep watching - it's worth the wait.
Brendon Many Bears
Brendon Many Bears is a Blackfoot artist from Siksika, Alberta. He specializes in graphic design and digital art, and works as a freelance artist. In the last year he has created and taught digital artforms for IndigeSTEAM and Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park. He also runs his own Etsy shop, where he sells his artwork as stickers and prints. He would like to become a tattoo artist someday and open his own shop back home in Siksika.
Brendon participated in the digital documentation of Old Sun back in 2020, with Old Sun College and the University of Calgary. With the data collected, they were able to create 3D models of Old Sun. Brendon strongly believes in the importance of the artwork as a learning tool. He wanted to provide the history and information of residential schools to others who may not know, or are unaware of the affects of these institutions.
Produced by Foreignerz
Kelly, the Sand Artist
I am a sand artist who creates impactful sand art performances addressing various topics. I have actively engaged with community centers, including government agencies, schools, libraries, senior centers, and youth centers, providing engaging and emotionally impactful experiences to audiences.
Sand art is a unique form of art that uses sand to create diverse stories. Through my performances, I aim to raise awareness on social issues such as anti-bullying, drug prevention, school violence, smoking cessation, multiculturalism, and self-esteem. Additionally, I deliver opening performances tailored to the themes of various events, offering audiences new experiences and emotions.
While I have gained significant experience through my activities in Korea, I am now eager to contribute to Canada's cultural industry. My decision to immigrate to Canada stems from my desire to continue my sand art activities here, inspiring and bringing hope to people, just as I have done in Korea.
Produced by Cerebral Expansion Productions
Located on the main floor of Calgary’s iconic Bankers Hall building, this window gallery features artists from the RBC Emerging Visual Artists program. Whether you're grabbing lunch, heading to a meeting, or just in the neighbourhood, take a walk and bring some art into your day courtesy of our current exhibiting artist.
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