How the Royal Bison fair united creators — and what could replace it
The Royal Bison Art and Craft Fair has been a staple event for Edmonton’s art community for more than a decade, but its run is coming to a close. CBC’s Tara McCarthy spoke to three creators involved to learn what…
CTV National News for Sunday, October 22, 2023: War could escalate; St. Lawrence Seaway strike
Israel firing missiles into Lebanon and occupied West Bank is causing fear war could escalate; and inside the horrors of Gaza hospitals. CTV National News: Israel’s war could escalate (0:00) CTV National News: Gaza hospitals overwhelmed (4:39) CTV National News:…
What do you do with one really huge eyeball?
Edmonton’s Rapid Fire Theatre paid $500 for the eyeball that was once a display at the Telus World of Science’s Body Fantastic exhibit. The company previously purchased the giant nose from the same educational display. »»» Subscribe to CBC News…
The human body makes a perfect canvas for this Edmonton artist
Edmonton artist Natalie Meyer is taking her art to the international stage, competing virtually in Austria’s 2023 World Bodypainting Festival. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: Connect with CBC News Online: For breaking news, video, audio and…
Somali art and culture on display at Toronto’s Nuit Blanche
Somali language, culture, art and music will be the focus of a new exhibit at the Nuit Blanche festival in Toronto this fall. CBC’s Talia Ricci spoke with some Somali artists about the show, titled Building Community: Dhis Bulshada. »»»…
Artists put their stamp on Yorkville at Toronto mural festival
Yorkville Murals festival celebrates its fifth year on Aug. 25 and 26, with a new theme No Empty Spaces. CBC’s Talia Ricci spoke with festival co-founder Alan Ganev and participating artist Victoria Sequeira to learn more. »»» Subscribe to CBC…
Blocking traffic in Toronto? This crosswalk referee might give you a yellow card
Performance artist Martin Reis has been ‘refereeing’ some of the busiest intersections in Toronto by issuing yellow or red cards to drivers blocking crosswalks and bike lanes. He said he hopes to make his community ‘a bit safer’ while also…
Murals take shape at Calgary’s BUMP festival
Creativity and paint are flowing as artists from around the world use Calgary’s Beltline community buildings as their canvas. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: Connect with CBC News Online: For breaking news, video, audio and in-depth…
This queen showed us how to prep for a drag show with Sasha Velour
In preparation for a big show with Sasha Velour, Montreal drag legend Pythia gives us an intimate look at what it takes to create a drag garment, from concept to performance. She opens up about how drag gives her creative…
How this Ottawa illustrator makes art with a dynamic disability | First Person
Using her own illustrations, Naheen Ahmed shares how she learned to accept the chaos of living with oscillating pain. This video is part of CBC First Person, which features personal stories and experiences of Canadians in their own words. This…