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2008 Visual Arts and ArtTalk Lineup Announced

Artcity is thrilled to present new works and artist talks by a rich diversity of practitioners from September 5th to 14th, with exact scheduling to follow.

Acclaimed graphic novelist Chester Brown will present a keynote lecture on his unique and highly personal catalogue, and conceptual artist Janice Kerbel of London, England will describe how "strategies of deception" inform her new and previous works. Sami Rintala of Oslo, Norway rounds out the ArtTalk keynote series with an engaging discussion on his architectural works and the ideal role of architecture in contemporary society. In the ongoing Visual Arts Exhibition arena, local artist Jason DeHaan will present two projects, "Piepowder" and "Coaster", in a free artist's book and multiple series. Jennifer Delos Reyes of Portland, Oregon will orchestrate a choral performance and celebration in honor of Artcity's own and only employee, Wednesday Lupypciw. Megan Morman's "Calgary Super Bingo" cards will be available throughout the festival for random play by citizens, and Morman will join us from Saskatoon on Saturday the 6th for an involved group Bingo walking tour. "The Readers", which is the inaugural project of SERG, the Social Evolution Research Gang comprised of Lori Gordon (San Francisco), Ashley Neese (Portland, Oregon), and Robin Lambert (Red Deer) will offer festival goers the opportunity to be read aloud to in various settings. Finally, Ryan Slugget (formerly of Calgary) will present a new animation on a stunning handmade screen in conjunction with Quickdraw Animation Society on the night of the Artcity Gala. For more information or press kits, please contact us.