Building Disaster explores notions of construction and destruction through Stalin's "gift" to Poland, the Palace of Culture and Science, as well as other Soviet motifs that take on markedly different meanings in the West. The Palace's hybrid form resembles turn-of-the-century American architecture, despite being a product of Socialist Realism. The building represents both a clash and an exchange of cultures that questions notions of an East/West binary. Building Disaster is comprised of a series of drawings and a 10' x 35' wall piece that attempt to build new content through the use of old forms.

Dagmara Genda is a Polish-born Canadian artist who works in drawing and installation. She finished her MFA at the University of Western Ontario in 2007 and has exhibited across Canada since then. Currently Dagmara lives in London, UK.

 
Stride is open to the public from 11 AM - 5 PM, Tuesday – Saturday.
Admission is free and all are welcome.
www.stride.ab.ca

TRUCK Contemporary Art presents:
 
Peep Show
SHOWCASING WORK BY
 
Conan Masterson (London, ON)
 

Peep Show blurs the boundaries between the entertainer and the entertained in a way that is both impulsively humorous and unsettlingly carnivalesque. Hundreds of anthropomorphic eyeballs dangle in the window, watching the passing parade. These ridiculous and unnerving objects put the viewers on the spot as the pupils fix upon the viewer, twisting the subject/object relationship into a “who sees who” game. Peep Show creates an absurd carnival of role shifting between performer and performance, which is discomforting, beguiling, and irresistible.

The closing reception for Peep Show will run from 7 to 8 PM at the window space and will continue after 8 PM nearby at the Auburn Saloon—please join the artist for light snacks, courtesy of the Auburn! The Auburn is located at 163-115 9 Ave. SE.

 
The reception and show will be open to the public. Attendance is free.

Tired of the same old family activities? Stuck in a weekend rut? Bored of board games? Glenbow throws open its doors on March 13 -14, 2010, for an entire weekend of high-energy, action packed activities for the whole family.

Learn how to build your very own marionette with The Old Trout Puppet Workshop or compose a song with musician Kris Demeanor. Work together as a family to search the museum for hidden treasures, , take a journey through the Wild West or learn what it took to become a Medieval knight.

All three public exhibition floors will be open to the public for musical and theatrical performances, hands-on art activities, workshops, storytelling, tours and more.  All events, programs, supplies and tours are included in the cost of admission – Members get in for free.

Program Highlights:

Musical Workshop with Kris Demeanor  (Age 7+)- Glenbow’s artist in residence Kris Demeanor leads a song-writing workshop for kids.  Kris provides a number of instruments and guides you through the process of writing a song, as well as a performance of his own compositions.

Yoga for Kids (Age 5+) - Practice a simplified version of classical yoga poses in our Asian gallery -- themed around animals with a storytelling finale! Mats provided.

The Old Trout Puppet Workshop (Age 7+)  - Join us for a step-by-step puppet workshop! Design a face and construct a body to create your very own marionette. All supplies provided!

Dead Critters (Age 7+) - Explore a variety of genuine furs that were  important to early fur traders. Experience the different textures and scents of animal hides and furs that were essential to the fur trade.

Page to Knight (Age 5+)- Discover the mysteries of knights and knighthood in a hands-on journey exploring the life, armour and weaponry of a mystical time in history.

Behind the Scenes Tours (Ages 7+)- Join a museum educator  for an exclusive tour of Glenbow collections.

Treasure Hunt (All Ages) - Put on your explorer hat and join our treasure hunt! Use a handy activity sheet to look for hidden gems throughout the museum. Enter your completed sheet to win a prize!

Art Activites (All Ages) – Create your own copper wire horse, design a poster for the Canadian West or sketch in one of our art galleries.

And much, much more!

This event will be the first of three Family Weekend at the Museum events offered this year at Glenbow. Replacing the weekly Family Fun Sundays program, Family Weekend at the Museum is a re-imagined family fun spectacle, including a substantially expanded schedule of programs and events.

http://www.glenbow.org/programs/family/

HEART LAB: ANITA LEVESQUE & BRADLEY SMITH 
RESONANCE 
 

Please note that Heart Lab will be doing a performative install for the first few days of their exhibition, so get to the window early to see their process in action.

 
Reception will be held Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 7 p.m.
Refreshments to follow at the Auburn Saloon - 163, 115 - 9 Ave SE

 This work represents a new chapter in our ongoing exploration of the relationship between text and image. We like to think of our work as installation narratives, with ourselves, the artists, as main characters. As our setting changes, so does our focus. Resonance has been created in response and in relation to the surrounding simplicity of the foothills and prairies. This simplicity has inspired us to playfully represent the essence of words as sound, and image as space by creating a 3-dimensional diorama utilizing drawing, stamping, and sculptural methods.
 
Heart Lab is a collaboration between Anita Levesque and Bradley Smith. Both artists attended ACAD in Calgary, Alberta. They have been exploring apartments together for the past fifteen years; their travels seeing them coast to coast.  Currently they live in Nelson, BC, where they continue their on-going effort to bring art into life, life into art.