Arts
“A Day in the Life” with Calgary writer Andrew Unger
I didn’t know him back then, but Andrew tells me that when he was a high school student in Calgary back in the 90s, he was well-known for his quick wit, perhaps to the chagrin […]
Literature
Arts
“A Day in the Life” with poet, Adetola Adedipe – AloT of Poetry
Adetola Adedipe, is a poet, artist and creative entrepreneur in Calgary proving that words carry. Performing as “AloT of Poetry” on the stage, her rise to success almost makes her name a misnomer. Tola, as […]
Arts
“A Day in the Life” with Calgary writer, Chris Kelly
Chris Kelly is a writer whose work explores the psychological realities of violence and the consequences of Othering both human and animal lives. Chris draws from the schools of surrealism and magical-realism, and the long-standing […]
Arts
“A Day in the Life” with Calgary author N.L. Blandford
If you meet N.L. Blandford, you’ve met a new friend. Natasha connects with people in a refreshingly engaging manner. Likewise, in reading her book, The Perilous Road to Her, you find characters that you immediately […]
Arts
“A Day in the Life” with Calgary based illustrator Daniela Vasco
“As a teacher, I often feel that roles are reversed and it is students who are teaching me. Daniela taught me some things during a project about exploring and drawing a Calgary neighbourhood. Students would […]
Arts
“A Day in the Life” with Poet, Playwright, and Professor Natalie Meisner
Natalie Meisner is a playwright, award-winning author, mentor, and woman who never stops. Amongst the numerous projects Natalie has on the go, she always makes time to share her wisdom and experience with emerging artists. […]
Arts
“A Day in the Life” with bestselling children’s book illustrator and author Kim Smith
Kim Smith is a New York Times bestselling children’s book illustrator and author. Her attention to detail and whimsical imagination comes through in every illustration and art idea that she pursues. She’s never content with […]
Arts
“A Day in the Life” with Calgary writer Lori Hahnel
Lori Hahnel writes fiction about love, loss, longing, music, history, and the lives of women, among other things. In her teen years she played in Calgary band The Virgins, in context of the male-dominated world […]
Arts
“A Day in the Life” with writer and visual artist Lee Kvern
Lee Kvern is a professional writer and practicing visual artist with twenty years experience in the Alberta arts community. She holds a four-year degree from Alberta College of Art and Design in Visual Communications. She […]
Arts
“A Day in the Life” of Multifaceted Creative Professional MelVee X
MelVee X is a Black queer multidisciplinary artist. Her primary means of expression are spoken word poetry, burlesque performance and photography; the MelVee trifecta. She’s been a professional artist for over five years and has […]