Arts, culture, and more in the Peace region
Finding Fear: Carolyn Gerk looks to uncover what drives myths and folklore in her printmaking
From the horror tales of ancient Greece to modern slasher and horror movies, Carolyn Gerk’s work explores what makes us scared and keeps us coming back. Her printmaking combined with watercolour has created reimaginings of folktales, mythology, and modern horror. “I’m interested in the psychology and the societal image of
Second Life: The Art of Svelte Rabbitry
It might have started as a joke, but Shauna-Lee Billwiller of Svelte
Exploring the dark: Countess Creates explores the uncomfortable from the safety of art
Some artists find inspiration in the light; others choose to let the
Notes on Cinema: A master of horror
Dubbed one of the masters of horror, John Carpenter has cemented his legacy in the genre. Carpenter may be best known for the horror classic Halloween (1978), but he has so much more to offer to horror fans in his filmography. Carpenter’s films that encompass end of the world scenarios
Spooky Spotlight: The Article Reader Challenge
In August, we announced our first ever reader challenge for The Article. We introduced an opportunity for readers to send their artwork to us for the Spooky Spotlight pages of our October issue. The challenge was inspired by Halloween and the scariest time of year. We invited artists living in
Holly Austin
Spooky season has always been my favourite time to create. It gives me permission to step outside of traditional boudoir and turn the slightly unhinged ideas in my head into something real. I wanted to take something dark, gritty and intimidating and put women at the centre of it—not as
Open Mics in the Peace Country
In 1997, I moved from Hines Creek to attend the University of Calgary. I moved down with a good friend, and we had both started to learn to play guitars. One night we went to a local coffee shop and watched a local bluesman, Tim Erickson, play a show. He
Editor’s Letter: A celebration of the spooky
No month is spookier than October, and what a perfect month to explore the spooky and scary art in the Peace Region. This issue of The Article is celebrating the darker, more frightening art, and those who create it. The walls of my office are lined with what you could
Cinema Club: ERASERHEAD+more
Join us for the cult arthouse classic Eraserhead (1977). Enter a world of surrealism and horror with David Lynch’s first film. Before the film, we’ll show Frénétique, a short film by Grande Prairie filmmaker and The Article’s film columnist, Marc Boily. So sit back, enjoy the art-house classic film with
Songwriting magic in the Peace Country
Long Story Records spoke with Sherry Crawford, organizer and host of The SongRise Music Conference, about the history and this year’s upcoming conference. How would you describe SongRise? SongRise Music Conference is a two-day immersion into the business of songwriting, music industry information, live performances, and networking with like-minded artists.
“This Place Is Amazing!” Demmitt’s Borderline Culture Series is an Unlikely Rural Musical Success Story
The Demmitt Cultural Centre sits near the border of Alberta and B.C., in a rural area surrounded by trees. It’s an unlikely place to expect to see award-winning musical artists from across Canada, but the Borderline Culture Foundation is kicking off its 19th season this month. Despite the fact the
50 Years of Stage North
Not many groups or clubs can say they have the longevity to last five decades. It’s not something that happens without some committed, passionate, and, in the case of Stage North Theatre Society, dramatic individuals. And that is meant in the best possible way. The Fort St. John thespian group
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Finding Fear: Carolyn Gerk looks to uncover what drives myths and folklore in her printmaking
From the horror tales of ancient Greece to modern slasher and horror movies, Carolyn Gerk’s work explores what makes us scared and
Second Life: The Art of Svelte Rabbitry
It might have started as a joke, but Shauna-Lee Billwiller of Svelte Rabbitry has found a unique niche for herself. She creates
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