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Student art and literature came to life Thursday night in two very different events, beginning with Ready to Frame, a fundraiser for the Edmonton Public Schools Foundation.
Dozens of artworks filled the Chateau Nova Kingsway as art lovers and supporters bid on items produced by students from local high schools in a fundraiser to support children’s access to full-day kindergarten.
Guests enjoyed appetizers and a cash bar while surveying the art, which ranged from bright, abstract paintings and surreal representations to impressive portraits and landscapes.
After my artistic appetites were satiated, I headed to the University of Alberta for Glass Buffalo’s launch party at Dewey’s Pub. Students and supporters of the literary magazine congregated for drinks and an introduction of the publication’s origins, including readings from contributors to the Winter 2013 issue.
Spearheaded by editor Matthew Stepanic, the biannual magazine showcases the finest work from creative writing and design students at the University of Alberta. It is available for purchase at locations across the city including Audreys Books, Chapters Strathcona and The Untitled Bookshop.
Look for me on Saturday, April 13 at the Avenue of Hope Gala at the Italian Cultural Centre and on Sunday, April 14 at the Child Haven dinner at the Meridian Banquet and Conference Centre.
Photos: Vickie Laliotis, edmonton journal
From left, Judi Strang, Holly Strang and Jill Holman at the Edmonton Public Schools Foundation’s Ready to Frame fundraiser, which aims to support children’s access to full-day kindergarten.
Andrew Douglas and Kelly Struski display some of the fine artwork auctioned off at the Ready to Frame fundraiser.
Karly Lagore, Christina Hamer and Mary Ann Dobson at the Ready to Frame fundraiser, where artwork produced by high school students was auctioned off.
Dalyce McElhinney, left, Robert Gray and Isabelle Colmers at the Edmonton Public Schools Foundation’s Ready to Frame fundraiser at the Chateau Nova Kingsway on Thursday.
Rich Larson, Sydney Budgeon and David Herbert were among the students and supporters of the literary magazine Glass Buffalo who turned out for the Thursday-night launch party.
From left, Heather Macklem, Erika Luckert, Chelsey Adel and Levi F. Binnema at the Glass Buffalo launch party, which included readings from the literary magazine’s Winter 2013 issue.
Arielle Demchuk and editor Matthew Stepanic at the Glass Buffalo launch party at Dewey’s Pub at the University of Alberta.
From left, Bruce Cinnamon, Tyler Gajda and Linh Lu at the launch party for the biannual literary magazine Glass Buffalo.