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Fibre Department Mini Show and Silent Auction
The Annual Fibre Depart. Mini Show is a student driven fundraiser benefiting the Fibre Department. In the past funds raised have gone toward supporting workshops, visiting artists, and graduation celebrations. We invite you to come to the Miniature Show (Mar. 8-19). The closing reception and final bidding, with guest artist lecture by Louise Lemieux-Bérubé, is on Friday, March 19 from 5-8.30pm. Thanks for supporting the ACAD Fibre Department! ______________ Call for Donations The miniature show is the most important fundraiser for the fibre department. Your submissions are greatly appreciated, and your work will be up in the main mall for two weeks, which is great exposure! The work must be 12”x12”x12” or smaller (that’s 30cm for all you metric-ites), and can be 2D or 3D and in any medium, work by any major, or alumni is appreciated. We’ll need: - Your name - Title of work - Medium - 25 word artist statement or description of the piece - If appropriate, suggestion for minimum starting bid - Installation instructions It can be emailed to Lindsay.Joy@acad.ca or submitted with the piece. The actual work can be dropped off March 4th and 5th by 5 pm in the Fibre department office. If you would like to volunteer with the show, there will be a sign-up sheet posted outside the Fibre office, or you can email us. Thanks!
March 8 - March 19
Alberta College of Art + Design
, 1407- 14th Avenue NW (adjacent to SAIT)
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Alberta College of Art + Design is located in Calgary on the North Hill overlooking the Bow River and the downtown skyline, in a 245,000 square foot building that was designed in 1973 specifically as an art college. ACAD's close proximity to downtown, via light rail transit, is a distinct advantage to our students, providing them with easy access to Calgary's galleries, museums and cultural events.
ACAD is committed to a solid studio-based experience for students in fine art, design and new media - an experience balanced with relevant, complementary liberal studies and practical theory. The result is a rigorous studio program, which produces innovative thinkers, creative problem solvers, and visually talented students. ACAD creates a learning environment rich in character and extensive in quantity, quality and professional capability for its student body of artistic thinkers.
ACAD studios are extremely spacious and classes are small, allowing for regular one-on-one interaction. Faculty and space-per-student ratios are among the best in the country. Within this environment, students receive the techniques, tools, intellectual stimulation and encouragement to discover and develop their own personal voice and passion.
ACAD Mission: ACAD is a leading centre for education and research, and a catalyst for creative inquiry and cultural development. We engage the world and create possibilities.