Welcome to St. Albert Live’s Newsletter!
St. Albert Live is building a vibrant and engaged network of local arts professionals and cultural supporters in our city. The program promotes St. Albert’s arts community by supporting artists at all stages of their careers to help them develop and maintain their arts practices.
WHAT’S ON IN ST. ALBERT
May 2017

10 | Gregg LeRock en Concert 

11 – 13 | St. Albert Theatre Troupe presents An Evening of One-Acts

12 & 13 | Stan Foster and Stars Tonight at Century Casino St. Albert

13 | Keychains and Tassels: Monthly Drop-In at Musée Héritage Museum

15  | The Friends of St. Albert Public Library present “Reel” Mondays

16 | The Star of the North presents Starry Night with Laura Vinson & Free Spirit

17 | An Evening with Frank Mills: Mr. Music Box Dancer

19 & 20 | Jodie Leslie at Century Casino

26 | Rainmaker Rodeo Concert Series: Prism, Harlequin and Headpins

26 & 27 | Chronic Rock

27 | Rainmaker Rodeo Concert Series: Brett Kissel and Jeremy Dallas

June 2017

1 | St. Albert Art Walk

3 & 4 | International Children’s Festival of the Arts

10 | Little Wooden Animals: Monthly Drop-In at Musée Héritage Museum

27 | The Jivin’ Belles
PERFORMING ARTS - NEW CLASS OFFERS
Production Summer Camp

This theatre production course is specifically designed for youth interested in the magic of theatre but with a preference to be backstage. Participants will take various workshops with professional technicians specializing in sound, lighting, design and general backstage information before putting their skills to the test as part of the backstage crew for a final presentation.

Code: 42258
Day: Saturday | Dates: August 8 – 11 | Time: 9 AM – 4 PM
Fee: $195
Professional/Pre-Professional Theatre Dance Classes 

Have you recently graduated from a university or college theatre program or are you an alumnus and still feel you need dance training? Have you been working in the theatre world and need to brush up on your dance skills? Are you in need of getting into shape for your next big dance show or audition?

Then this is the class for you!

Code: 42240
Day: Mondays |  Dates: June 5 – 26 | Time: 6 PM – 8 PM
Fee: $80

Code: 42241
Day: Mondays |  Dates: July 10 – 31 | Time: 6 PM – 8 PM
Fee: $80
ARTICLES
'Festival fun at your fingertips': Organizers add family-friendly app to arsenal

Planning your family’s visit to the International Children’s Festival of the Arts just got easier with their new family-friendly app available on both iPhone and Android.

The app, which is free to download, was launched on April 5, 2017 and replaces the traditional brochure.
The Rainmaker Concert Series is Ready to Rock
May 26 – 27, 2017
Run by the St. Albert Kinsmen Club, the Rainmaker kicks off the outdoor concert season in our region each year as talented local acts and big-name artists take the stage in Riel Park.
GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

Alberta Foundation for the Arts
Due June 1
Arts Project Funding

Edmonton Arts Council
Due June 15
CIP Artist Project Grant (large grant)
CALL FOR ARTISTS
AWARDS AND COMPETITIONS
Canada 150 St. Albert
May 11 - Submission Deadline Songwriting Competition

Dr. Dasha Goody Memorial Foundation
May 27 - Submission Deadline
Dr. Dasha Goody Foundation Scholarship
Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton
May 15 - Submission Deadline
Picture Love: Art and Photography Contest
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

CLOSES MAY 30:

City of Edmonton
Program Specialist, Adult Programs – Fine Arts

OPEN UNTIL SUITABLE CANDIDATE FOUND:

Grant MacEwan University
Assistant Professor, Studio Art
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
  NOW RECRUITING: ESO AND Winspear's Young Leadership Council 
Are you interested in music, giving back to your community, solving problems for a significant non-profit, and shaping your own hands-on leadership experience with a diverse group of young adults? Would you like the chance to meet and learn from some of Canada’s most influential musicians and business people?
Children’s Festival Volunteering
The International Children's Festival of the Arts is looking for volunteers for a variety of roles.
cultivateART
Your art adventure is just a click away!

Experience St. Albert’s rich and diverse collection of Art in Public Places from your iPhone!

The cultivateART app lets you:

  • Experience more than 30 works of art
  • Take a self-guided walking tour
  • Discover art in unexpected places
  • Learn about each artwork and the artist who created it
  • Share the experience with family and friends
Notice to Candidates for the 2017 Municipal and School General Election
On Thursday, May 11, 2017 the Returning Officer will be hosting a Candidate Information Session for all potential candidates.
The session will be from 6:30 to 8:30 PM in Progress Hall (5 St. Anne Street, St. Albert, Alberta) and is open to candidates, the media, and anyone who has an interest in the 2017 election process.
For more information about St. Albert Live or to suggest an upcoming art or cultural event listing for our next newsletter, contact Tamsin Brooks at tbrooks@stalbert.ca .