Edmonton

Momentum in Motion

Deadline: August 1, 2025 

Strathcona County is seeking artist proposals for a unique mural project that reflects the themes of momentum, movement and collective energy. This commission offers an opportunity to contribute vibrant, meaningful art to an indoor recreational space in Sherwood Park. We welcome submissions from Alberta-based artists or artist teams working in mural painting, visual storytelling, or community-engaged practice.  

Location: Interior Gym Walls, Millennium Place, 2000 Premier Way, Sherwood Park, AB, T8H 2G4 

Budget: $25,000 (inclusive of artist fees, materials, and supplies) 

Support: On-site scissor lift provided/after-hours access (when the building is closed to public) 

Timeline: Installation Fall 2025   

This large-scale interior mural will energize a bustling gymnasium used by youth and families. Thematic direction focuses on momentum, abstractly expressing movement, vitality, and transformation through bold, expressive visual language. 

The mural should include: 

• Bright, uplifting colours
• Flowing forms and gestural lines
• Non-literal depictions of physical and emotional motion
• A contemporary, playful, youth-oriented tone 

Read the full call here: www.strathcona.ca/recreation-events/arts-and-culture/public-art 

Fall Classes are now open for registration! This Fall ,we’re offering classes in Drama Discovery and Improv for kids for ages 5 - 12, and fan-favourite classes for adults. Give your child an unforgettable class experience with new friends and adventures in Improv and our signature Drama Discovery programs. All classes conclude with a showcase to share your skills with friends and family! 🎭EARLYBIRD: Save $50 when you register before July 23 For more details or to register, go to our website: grindstonetheatre.ca/education Questions about our programming? Get in touch with Jules Pepin, Education Manager at jpepin@grindstonetheatre.ca.

Challenge yourself this fall in one of our beginner classes (Improv, Stand Up, Acting, Musical Improv and Clowning) or refine your skills in one of our 200 or 300 level classes!

Looking to put your child in something fun this Fall? Check out our Drama Discovery or Improv classes!

Youth:

• Drama Discovery 1

• Drama Discovery 2

• Improv for Kids

Adult Classes:

• Acting 101

• Acting 201

• Improv 100

• Improv 101A

• Improv 201

• Improv 302

• Musical Improv 101

• Musical Improv 201

• Clowning 101

• Clowning 201

• Stand Up 101A

To register online visit grindstonetheatre.ca/education

On Wednesday, July 16, join us for Power in Pink: Women Leading Out Loud, an evening hosted by the Citadel Theatre and inspired by Legally Blonde The Musical.

Hear from a panel of accomplished women in Edmonton’s business, law and non-profit sectors as they share stories of leadership, resilience, and authenticity.

This event explores the journey to confident leadership – tackling self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and the courage to defy expectations. Whether you’re climbing the ladder, pivoting careers, or forging your own path as an entrepreneur, connect with peers who understand what it means to rise above being underestimated.

Joining us will be Ashlyn Bernier (COO, samdesk), Linda Hoang (Social Media Strategist, @Lindork), Christine Pratt (Partner, Field Law), and Constance Scarlett (President & CEO, TELUS World of Science). The event will be moderated by Julia Pratt (Associate Lawyer, Neuman Thompson) and hosted by Citadel Theatre’s Executive Director, Jessie van Rijn.

Let’s celebrate ambition and community, and ask – as Elle did – “What, like it’s hard?”

Tickets: $95 (includes entry to the panel discussion, light refreshments from Art of Charcuterie, one drink ticket, and one performance ticket to the showing of LEGALLY BLONDE that evening at 7:30 pm).

Purchase your tickets at citadeltheatre.com/shows/power-in-pink-women-leading-out-loud 

💗 Dress to Impress 💗

Get ready to bend and snap in style! 💅✨ Join us for Legally Blonde: The Musical and show off your Elle Woods energy with your best pink-forward fashion. From blush to hot pink, sequins to power suits – think bold, confident, and unapologetically fabulous. 🎀👠Whether you’re rocking a slick streetwear set, a glam cocktail dress, or your fiercest fuchsia fit, it’s time to strut your stuff and celebrate the power of pink. 💖🌸

Presented in partnership with the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, the Edmonton Downtown Business Association, Explore Edmonton and the Citadel Theatre.

Gallery@501 is pleased to present Like a Rolling Stone - Habitat, a new exhibition by Saskatchewan artist Heike Fink. The exhibit opens at Gallery@501 on July 4, 2025, and shows until August 23, 2025. 

Like a Rolling Stone - Habitat is an immersive exhibit that explores the important relationship between land, wildlife, and humans. Heike Fink uses traditional and modern felting techniques to create sculptures, wall hangings and installations that reflect stories of endangered species, habitat loss and land stewardship. Visitors will encounter prairie animals, birds, birch trees, landscapes, and an incredible installation of a winding stream with 3,000 rocks, each made of wool. Visitors can interact with the rocks by moving them within the habitat, inspiring them to consider the delicate balance between humans and nature.  

This exhibition also features a resource area with opportunities for further learning and hands-on engagement with exhibit themes. The public is invited to join the exhibiting artist for an artist talk at a special reception on Thursday, August 7 at 6:30 pm at Gallery@501. This event and admission to the gallery are free. 

For more information, visit strathcona.ca/ArtGallery. 

MUSICAL THEATRE SUMMER CAMP FOR KIDS (AGES 9 - 12):

Can’t get your child to stop singing and dancing around your house? Enroll them in Grindstone’s Musical Theatre Camp for kids! Each day, students will learn a new song from a different musical. They will learn the vocals, choreography and characters applicable to that day’s song.

DATES: July 28 - August 1, 2025 | 9 am - 4 pm | Monday -   Friday 

LOCATION:  Studio (9562 82 Ave NW) 

INSTRUCTOR: TBD & Caitlin Grant 

PREREQUISITE:  None 

SHOWCASE:  The showcase is tentatively scheduled for Friday August 1st at 3pm  

COST: $742

Musical Theatre For Kids Camp Registration

Please join us for the launch of Terrie Shaw’s book on July 13th from 2-3:30 pm. Guests can expect a reading from Terrie Shaw, an opportunity to purchase the book, and light refreshments. 

Terrie Shaw is an Edmonton based artist whose new book, Garden Journey: Stories, Sketches, and Recipes, offers an intimate look at her creative process. Through delicate watercolour sketches, expressive pen-and-ink drawings, and heartfelt journal entries, Terrie’s book captures the ever-changing beauty of the seasons and the quiet magic they bring. Shaw then transforms her homegrown bounty into an array of delicious, garden-inspired recipes, each infused with personal stories and cherished memories. 

We look forward to seeing you there!

When: July 13, 2-3:30pm
Where: Audreys Books, 10702 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, AB

audreys.ca/events