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Arts and Culture Pitches! (Nov 28)
Arts and Culture Pitches!
Have a blast with these A&C pitches!
Hello peeps!
Hope everyone is staying as warm as you can this week! It is a pretty stressful time for everyone as finals are fast approaching, but remember we are almost at the finish line!
Here's some announcements for the next couple of weeks:
We're looking for members of our AntiFreeze team! It's gonna go from Jan 9 to 14. You don't have to come for all of the events. Email Emily ([email protected]) if you're interested.
We're having a holiday social for the end of the semester next Mon Dec 5, 4pm. We'll be sending out the pitch emails instead of doing the pitch meeting.
Potluck style: everyone's encouraged to bring a snack for the social but you don't have to
Activities: board games, Christmas music, and snacks!
RSVP here so we can bring enough snacks for everyone
As we get closer to the holiday season lots of cool events are happening on and off campus. Consider taking one of the pitches and take a break from studying to check out what is going on in the city!
- Katie
Contact Info (for taking pitches or overall questions)
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Email: [email protected]
Office Hours (visit the office, 3rd floor SUB)
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Tue 2 - 4pm
Fri 12 - 3pm
Illustration Pitches O_O
Good news for fellow illustrators! We got some new pitches for y'all, both in our online and print formats. If you have questions on any of these, let Arthur know by emailing him.
Since Arthur knows not all volunteers at The Gateway are artists and y'all may have friends who dabble in the arts, sharing these to them would help us out a lot!
Where:
published online
When:
no particular due date, open year-round
What:
illustrations that are not necessarily an accompaniment to any of our written articles
Who:
currently for The Gateway volunteers or any current student enrolled in the U of A
Although our magazine run is cut short, we're currently building up a space on the site to house all your cool artworks. Submissions may include, but are not limited to, illustrations (traditional or digital) and comics.
Submission requirements sent to Arthur ([email protected]) and Emily, our Editor-in-Chief ([email protected]):
.jpg or .png version of your illustration
artwork title
the date when you created said illustration
an artist statement about the artwork
art portfolio and blurb about art experience, if you haven't submitted one to Arthur yet
Where:
on our print newspaper for the winter semester
When:
What:
preferably any comics about campus current events, political cartoons (which is what we used to do), or just silly things about being in the UofA
Who:
currently for The Gateway volunteers or any current student enrolled in the U of A
We're planning on including two max on our print newspaper, which will be on our newsstands by the start of the winter semester. The remaining submitted comics that won't make the cut are eligible to be published on our site in the same place for the general illustration submissions.
Submission requirements sent to Arthur ([email protected]) and Emily, our Editor-in-Chief ([email protected]):
rough sketch with appropriate comic formatting (at the very least) or a finished comic (preferred)
comic title
brief explanation of the comic (especially if you submit a rough sketch)
art portfolio and blurb about art experience, if you haven't submitted one to Arthur yet
A&C Pitches for the Week :D
Interview U of A Jeopardy Contestant!University of Alberta student Samantha Papuha was recently a contestant on the popular game show Jeopardy! Send us an email if you would be interested in chatting with her about her experience :)
Check out
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Dec 4, 7:30 p.m.Convocation Hall
Note* This production has been rescheduled from November 25th, the webpage has yet to be updated. For more information check out the
Instagram page. This Cabaret will feature musical numbers from Assassins, Mary Poppins, The Drowsy Chaperone and more.
Check Out Ubu Roi!Dec 1-10, 12:30 or 7:30 p.m.Timms Centre for the ArtsThe 1896 comedy Ubu Roi written by Alfred Jarry follows Père Ubu in his struggle to conquer other nations through violence and dumb luck. The play warns against the powers of an ever-hungry despot, a warning which becomes ever more pressing in our contemporary world.Content Warning: This production contains material of a sexual nature, depictions of violence, depictions of drug use, loud noises, flashing lights, latex, and atmospherics.
Check out Toque: Songs for a Canadian Winter!Dec 1 - Dec 3, 8:00p.m.The Citadel Theatre: The RiceVancouver's Ben Elliott performs a Canadian cabaret of jazz, pop, country, folk and traditional music. This performance features the music of acclaimed Canadian artists such as Joni Mitchell, Bruce Cockburn, Sarah McLachlan and more!
Check Out Found Anatomies U of A professor Sean Caulfield's art exhibition!
Nov 19 - Dec 10Peter Robertson Gallery
This exhibition features mixed media works by Sean Caulfield. In this series of pieces, Caulfield draws on imagery from Andreas Vesalius' 16th century book De Humani Corporis Fabrica Libri Septem (On the Fabric of the Human Body). These anatomical references are combined with various organic and human made forms to illustrate the connections within the fabric of all ecosystems.
Check Out Converse and Cook's Edmonton Comfort Food Cookbook Launch Party!Dec 4, 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.Strathcona Community LeagueThis is an Edmonton-wide cookbook made after their campus-wide cookbook "Our Stories, Our Food" from 2019. Converse and Cook is a non-profit created by U of A alumni Mishma Mukith and Juanita Gnanapragasam. This would be a good interview and event review opportunity.
Check Out Ruby Waters at The Starlite!Dec 1, 7:00 p.m.The Starlite RoomRuby Waters' music features a raspy vocal delivery which nods towards vintage and blues influences. Her songs are inspired by emotional experience. Watch her on tour for her latest album release, Heather.
Dec 2, 7:30 p.m.
Convocation Hall
This performance, directed by Adam Robertson and accompanied by Shawn Grenke, features the various colours of sound and mood that can be evoked by the human voice. The collection of choral music ranges from "instrumental" to operatic, celebrating what it means to be human.
Check Out Reeny Smith's EP "Where You At Santa?" and upcoming single "December"!Nova Scotian R&B/Soul artist Reeny Smith released her EP Where You At Santa? Nov 18 and will release her single "December" Dec 1 (aptly name btw). Let us know if you want to do an album review and we can send the links (especially for the single) your way!
Check out these columns!
Some Volunteer Favorites:
The Hobby Hole: Tell us about any unique hobbies you have or give a fresh take on an old favourite. It could be a passion project or an activity you do when you want to lay back, unplug your brain, and watch the hours fly by.
Eating Edmonton: Write about your favourite (or not-so-favourite) local haunts in this miscellaneous foodie column. A great way to spotlight local restaurants in a time when they really need it!
Top 5: Top 5 streaming shows, places to cry in public, work-from-home tips...you name it, you can write a Top 5 on it!
Playlists: Have killer musical taste? Share it on The Gateway with a curated playlist.
Columns from the Culture Part of A&C:
The First Time: Try something totally new and write about your experience. It could be a cuisine you’ve heard great things about, an unfamiliar type of music, or an activity you've never tried before. Tell us about it all from the POV of a complete novice.
Gateway to Gastronomy: Know any fun and easy to follow recipes? Share it in this recurring segment.
Exploring Edmonton: Do you know any cool places around Edmonton that people should visit? Write about them in this new series!
Brew Crew/Vino Bitches: A fun, short review of your favourite (or not-so-favourite) beers, wines, or other alcoholic beverages of choice.
Pot Thots: Write about your favourite strains, equipment, dispensaries, and more in our column on the world of legal weed.
Columns for Those with Hot Takes:
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.
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.
Tech/Nerdy Columns:
Paddling up the Livestream: Wax lyrical about your favourite livestreams, put us onto some hidden-away gems, or give your hot-takes on livestream culture!
DatApp: Have an app that’s been a gamechanger? Wax eloquently about it (or a few of your favourites) in this column.
Comic Stans: Love comics or graphic novels? This column is for you! Highlight your favourite comics and how they might include representation for women and LGBTQIA2S+ people!