Storytelling Podcast

Ashley Brodeur Podcast

Having grown up in a dance studio — her mother being an owner and director of a studio in their house — Ashley Brodeur followed a natural trajectory herself into the world of dance. Training with Decidedly Jazz Danceworks brought her to Calgary, and from there she developed and refined her interests to movement and storytelling, as well as creating inclusivity and celebrating individuality in dance. Working at the National Access Arts Centre helped her do just that.

Geraldine Ysselstein

For artist, writer and creative consultant Geraldine Ysselstein, a life centred around the arts wasn't entirely unexpected, given that she had grown up in a family that favoured and encouraged the arts and artistic practice. Tune into this week's Storytelling Podcast to hear more about Geraldine Ysselstein's view on art for social change as well as what else she's looking forward to at this year's upcoming Living a Creative Life Congress.

Karen Tam: Sea of Clouds

With works that explore the Chinese diaspora in Canada ranging from the recreation of Chinese-Canadian restaurants, opium dens, artist and photo studios to name a few, artist Karen Tam draws from her upbringing to create these installations that reflect "cultural encounters," both experienced and observed. Tam will be at AUArts on November 19, 2024 for an artist talk on their current exhibition, Sea of Clouds. Sea of Clouds runs until November 23, 2024 at Illingworth Kerr Gallery, AUArts. Artist Talk with Karen Tam takes place on November 19, 2024.

Jenn Seniuk: My Friend Dave Project

Tune into this week's Storytelling Podcast to learn more about Jenn Seniuk and how the My Friend Dave project acknowledges and humanizes those who often get overlooked on the streets, bringing dignity and validity to their stories and recognizing their creativity.

Jarett Sitter

Calgary's Chinatown pops with a bit more colour these days with the addition of three mural panels that have recently been installed as part of Calgary Arts Development's Public Art program and an initiative to enliven the Chinatown community. The artist responsible for these panels, titled The Bison and the Dragon: Untold Stories, is Jarett Sitter, who started the project two years ago. Although his practice is primarily in illustration, he found himself applying to a call to create a road mural in Chinatown in February of 2022.