Arts and Culture Pitches - August

Arts and Culture Pitches!

August 15, 2019

What time is it? IT'S ARTS 'N CULTURE PITCHES TIME!

Hey everyone!

This is Ashlynn, the new Arts and Culture Editor. Thank you to everyone for being patient with me as I settle in! Now for pitches! August is quickly coming to an end, but there are so many fun things happening (lots of festivals), so definitely email me if you want to write on them!

As usual, we have our ongoing columns and some interview and review opportunities. And if you have a pitch of your own, send it my way at:  [email protected]

And now, as always, the recurring columns: 

  • *NEW* Gateway to Gastronomy: Know any fun and easy to follow recipes? Pair up with a photo volunteer and share it on this recurring segment. 

  • *NEW* Exploring Edmonton: Do you know any cool places around Edmonton that people should visit? Write about them in this new series!  

  • Lunch Break: An Arts & Culture series where we share fun recipes with humorous commentary. It's wholesome and lowkey, and personally, I love anything about food, so check it out and send an installment over if you feel so inclined!

  • Brew Crew/Vino Bitches: A fun, 150- to 350-word review of your favourite (or not-so-favourite) beer, wine, or other alcoholic beverage of choice.

  • Noodle Nation: Who loves noodles? You (might) love noodles. Write 450-500 words on your favourite noodle (ramen, pho, other long stringy flour-y food) haunts for this column.

  • Pot Thots: Write about your favourite strains, equipment, dispensaries, and more in our all-new column on the world of legal weed.

  • Eating Edmonton: Write about your favourite (or not-so-favourite) local haunts in this miscellaneous foodie column.

  • Lunch Break: Share your favourite student-friendly recipe with some down-to-earth commentary.

  • DatApp: Have an app that’s been a game- or life-changer? Wax eloquently about it (or a few of your favourites) in a short 150- to 350-word installment for this column.

  • Top 5: Top 5 study spots, places to cry in public, late-night post-exam diners...you name it, you can write a Top 5 on it! 50-200 words per Thing In The Top 5.

  • Diss Track: Are there 3-4 songs that grind your gears in the worst way possible? Diss the crap out of them in this column.

  • Emoji of the Week: This one’s self-explanatory. Trawl your recently used emojis and sing praise about it and why other people should worship it as The Best Emoji too.

  • Fashion Streeters: If you love walking up to people and asking them about their cool outfits, this one’s for you. Q & A format. Consider pairing up with a photo volunteer or taking your own pics!

  • Doin’ You: Everyone has something they do exceptionally well. Wanna teach others your wizardry? Walk us step-by-step through the process of a master for this column.

  • Playlists: Have killer musical taste? Share it on The Gateway with a curated playlist.

  • Retro on Retro: Is some classic piece of media on your mind? Reflect on it with the distance of time in this column. Discuss the qualities, staying power, and impact of your favourite old movie, video game, album, book, play, or whatever else!

  • Double Take: Love spitting fire-hot takes on pop culture? You and a friend (or foe) can team up to write opposing takes on some piece of art/entertainment/media.

  • Social Intercourse: A weekly round-up of cool, local cultural events compiled by Arts & Culture writers.

  • ...AND MORE! You can also pitch me your own column ideas if you want to write your own or if you've seen any awesome movies or performances/heard any music/read any books/played any games/eaten any food etc., let me know.

Fringe Festival Starts Today! 

Fringe Festival starts today (Aug 15) and ends on the 25th. With 260 shows and 50 venues, there's sure to be something that catches your eye. We have a media pass, so if you're interested in reviewing a show for free, message me!

Edmonton Rock Music Festival is this weekend!

The Edmonton Rock Music Festival is happening this weekend (Aug 16-17). This is an annual event in support of the Centre For Arts and Music. Guests include Radioactive, The Odds, and many more.If you're going, consider writing about your experience.  

 FAVA'S 8TH Annual FAVA Fest! 

LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE! Film and Video Arts Society of Alberta is running a film fest from Aug 22 - Aug 24, admissions are by donation. 

SNAP Gallery New Exhibits

New exhibitions opening at SNAP Gallery on Friday, August 23rd (7-9 pm). The exhibits are 

SMILING PILE 

by Amery Sandford and

Microbial Aura

by Nicole Edmond. There will be an artist talk with Amery Sandford on the 23rd before the exhibit opens at 6 pm. The show ends on September 28th. Let me know if you're interested in reviewing the show. 

Edmonton Blues Festival 

From Aug 23 to Aug 25, the Edmonton Blues Festival is happening at the Heritage Amphitheater. Are you going? Consider writing about your experience.