The Red Brick Community Art Display
Be an artist and have your work displayed in the Gallery of the Red Brick Arts Centre and Museum!
Pick up your own free art package from the Red Brick between September 9th and 27th during their regular business hours.
Create your own special work of art.
Return your creation to the Red Brick by September 27th.
All work will be displayed in the Red Brick Art Gallery between October 3rd and 16th.
Wildfire - An Exhibition Reception
Join us at the Red Brick Arts Centre (4814 7 Ave) Monday , September 2nd from 7-9pm for the opening reception of "Wildfire - an Exhibit Exploring Patterns, Devastation & Uncertainty in the Time of Fire" as part of Alberta Culture Days 2024.
Local artists as well as artists from across Canada and beyond bring their works together to open conversations, share experiences and thoughts about experiencing wildfire.
The event is free to attend and will remain on display for the month of September during the Red Brick's regular hours (9am - 4:30pm Monday through Friday).
Downtown Music & Art Walk & FCSS Community Pig Roast
Join us on Thursday, September 19th from 4-8pm on main street Edson for our annual Downtown Art & Music Walk and Community Pig Roast. There will be live entertainment, artisan market, art demonstrations, bouncy castles, balloon twisting, and roving performers.
If you're a local artisan or musician or visual artist who would like to take part in the day OR if you're a business who would like to offer window frontage to display local visual art, please contact Diana at dianai@edson.ca for more information.
Catch a ride downtown with the ESTS bus! The route will include Parkland Lodge, the Pioneer Cabin and Heritage Court starting at 4:30pm. Special pickups can be arranged by calling (780) 723-1122 before 4pm on September 17th.
Downtown Music & Art Walk Brochure Page 1
Downtown Music & Art Walk Brochure page 2
The Edmonton Schoolboys Alumni Band Concert
Back by popular demand, enjoy the great full band music of the Edmonton Schoolboys Alumni Band with conductor Graeme Peppink.
The FREE concert will take place at the Edson Legion on Thursday, September 26th at 7:00 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm.
Thank you to the Edson Legion for partnering in this event.
LEGO Creation Day at the Library
Come to the Library on September 28th from 1-4pm, grab a bucket of LEGO and start sculpting! There will be door prizes too! For all ages because LEGO is a universal toy.
Arts on Fire Gala
Arts on Fire 2024 Nominations
The deadline for nominations is September 13, 2024
Please note:
Please feel free to submit nominations anytime between now and the deadline.
REQUIREMENTS
-on a separate page explain why this nominee should be considered for the award (address the award criteria in your nomination)
-all nominees must submit a biography up to 250 words in length
-where possible, illustrate the nomination with support materials such as CDs, DVDs, photographs on a flash drive, letters of reference, press clippings, website links (copies-not originals)-TO A MAXIMUM OF 5 ITEMS
-drop off the nomination form, explanation biography, and support materials to Community Services at the Town of Edson Office OR email to dianai@edson.ca.
Note to Nominators
Nominators must complete the nomination form, notify the nominee, and provide support materials. The nominator must not be a family member or co-habiting partner. When the nominee is an organization, the nominator cannot be a board member or staff person of the organization. Nominators can submit a maximum of TWO nominations per category. Please do not nominate on someone else’s behalf.
Previous Arts on Fire winners are not eligible for nomination.
Arts on Fire jury or committee members may not submit nominations if they are currently serving on the jury or selection committee.
2024 Online Arts on Fire Nomination Form
2024 Printable Arts on Fire Nomination Form (it says 2022 but that's okay - please use it :-))
For more information on nominating, please contact Diana at 780-723-8107 (cell) or 780-725-0582 (office).
Edson and Area Arts Awards-Arts on Fire 2021
The Town of Edson and Edson & District Historical Society celebrated the Arts virtually at the 9th annual Edson and Area Arts Awards, Arts on Fire. Edmonton Bow-tie Rock singer-songwriter, Von Bieker performed his original works as well as a special song he wrote for Arts On Fire, Dave (Von Bieker) graciously directed/stage managed the virtual broadcast, Robyne Wilock emceed, and Lana Kirtley was our official photographer for all the winners. Click here to watch the link to the awards broadcast.
Our nominees were: Spencer Richard, Michael Lambregts, Vanier Choir, Caleb Tanner, Cody Van Beek, Jenna Biehler, Amy Weslowsky, ACES, Julian Buchwald, and Gregg and Debra Halterman. Congratulations to all of you on your well-deserved recognition and thank you for your contributions to Arts and Culture in our community.
Our winners were: Spencer Richard (Artist for the Arts), Vanier Choir (Cultural Pillar), Cody Van Beek (Young Artist in the Community - Performing Arts), Jenna Biehler (Young Artist in the Community - Visual Arts), ACES (Arts Champion)
Congratulations to past winners:
2012-Mackenzie Brown, Matricia Brown, Barb Mergaert, and Doug Woodhouse
2013-Cassandra Freeborn, Shirley Lueck, Rory MacDonald, and the Rotary Club of Edson
2014-Jairus Davi-Digui, Ryan Halterman, Frieda Maynard, Greg Templeton, Tracy Templeton, Robyne Wilock
2015-Sonja Boyce, Chautauqua Edson Arts Council, Shari McDowell, Ella and Berg Felsing
2016-Madison Sharman, Peter Taylor, Brianne Benson, Mackenzie Eidt, Tamara Everett, Edson Cultural Heritage Organization, Edson and District Historical Society
2017-Annette McGill, Emma Laurin, Jerry Berthelette, Quinn Larder
2018- Lara Felsing, Helen Payette, Ava Simmons, Diana Inscho
2019-Tyler Babiuk, Morgan Steffler, Edson Recreational Dance, Sandra Fedorak
2020 - opted out
2021 - Spencer Richard, Cody Van Beek, Jenna Biehler, Arts Centre for Edson Society, Vanier Choir