An image of Martin Askew with a wood art painting

Martin Askew

Martin Askew’s artwork is rooted in the land but his elaborate wood ‘paintings’ are the result of a visionary imagination. Learn more about his decades-long creative journey in this week’s The Storytelling Project.

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An image of Lana Manyfingers

Lana Manyfingers

Meet an artist whose connection to her community and love of sharing her culture and creativity led to an extraordinary opportunity to add her own flair to an Indigenous-inspired room display.

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Photograph of Griffin Cork

Griffin Cork

Actor, podcaster and arts communicator Griffin Cork believes that one of the best ingredients for a creative life is the spice of variety. Learn more about Cork’s prolific start to his career in this week’s The Storytelling Project.

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A photo of Melrene Saloy EagleSpeaker.

Melrene Saloy EagleSpeaker

Native Diva Creations owner and designer Melrene Savoy EagleSpeaker has found an international audience for authentic, culturally appropriate accessories and jewelry that everyone can wear respectfully.

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An image of Katherine Ylitalo

Katherine Ylitalo

Tune in to learn more about public art in Calgary in our latest podcast series hosted by Brandy Dahrouge and featuring art historian and curator Katherine Ylitalo.

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Ali Bryan

Releasing no less than three books this year, Calgary novelist Ali Bryan exercises her creative muscle regularly and embraces curiosity to make space in her busy family life for writing.

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Crissy Red

Tune in to hear performance artist, standup comedian and actor Crissy Red discuss her work and the obstacles she and other transsexual and transgender women in the community are trying to overcome.

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Michelle Brandenburg

Michelle Brandenburg

Actor, clown, director, educator and lead facilitator at Inside Out Theatre, Michelle Brandenburg’s experiences with a diverse cross-section of artists has helped inspire and influence her work.

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An image of Hebert Poll Gutierrez

Hebert Poll Gutiérrez

Calgary poet, playwright, writer and aspiring filmmaker Hebert Poll Gutierrez grew up in Matanza with parents who passed creativity on to him, and who believes you don’t have to be an artist to live a creative life.

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Artist Spotlight

Marquita Poulson

Marquita developed a passion for drawing at a very early age. Sketching came naturally to her and consequently her love of art continued into adulthood. She continues to draw and paint here in Calgary and is part of a growing community of artists.

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Did you catch the latest episode of the #yycLCL The Storytelling Podcast?

We chat with Lana Manfingers, an artist whose connection to her community and love of sharing her culture and creativity led to an extraordinary opportunity to add her own flair to an Indigenous-inspired room display at Ikea Calgary.

Listen now (link in bio)! #yycArts
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What a treat it was to listen to the blues of John Rutherford at last month’s variety show. This month’s show is June 27th. More great artists! Hope to see you there! #musicmileyyc #yyclcl #yycblues #yycartist ...

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