Carrot Holiday Hours

Closure: Holiday Hours

Please note: The Carrot will be closed from December 24 @ 1:00 pm until January 2, 2017.

Regular business will resume @ 9:00 am on Tuesday, January 3, 2017.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to All! 

See you next year!

Chilli and Caroling on the Ave

Only 2 more sleeps until Chilli and Caroling on the Ave! 

Veteran caroler or newcomer, don't miss out! Invite your friends and family out to continue (or start) this happy tradition.

Join us at 6:00 pm for chilli at the Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse and then 7:00 pm for caroling!

Events timeline for Friday, December 16:

6:00 pm Chilli at The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse
7:00 pm Caroling on the Ave
8:30 pm Yule Ave Christmas Variety show

The Best way to share Christmas cheer is to sing loud for all to hear. - Papa Elf

Call for Artists: Black History Month

Arts on the Ave presents….

Black History Month at The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse

We love to celebrate our country’s wonderful cultural mosaic.

If you are of African, Latin American or Caribbean heritage, or from the islands, we welcome you to apply to help us celebrate Black History Month. We are looking for visual art, music and spoken word / poets.

Visual Art: Artists of all ages and backgrounds are welcome to submit artwork for a juried show featured in The Carrot Gallery for the month of February 2017. We are seeking artworks addressing African, Latin American and Caribbean history and culture through a range of topics and perspectives, including but not limited to; identity, community, experience, solidarity and diversity.

To apply, please email the following information to volunteer@thecarrot.ca:

  • A short bio
  • A brief artist statement
  • Up to 5 jpgs or a link to the artwork online

Deadline to submit for consideration: December 30, 2016

Music: Arts on the Ave is looking for musicians/groups of African, Latin American and Caribbean heritage to perform at The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse throughout the month of February 2017.

To apply, please email the following information to music@thecarrot.ca:

  • A short bio, including the number of musicians in your group and instrumentation
  • 2-3 audio files or links to videos of performances

Deadline to submit for consideration: December 30, 2016

Poets & Spoken Word Artists: Arts on the Ave is looking for African-Canadian poets and spoken word artists to help commemorate and celebrate Black History Month on Tuesday evenings throughout February 2017.

To be considered, please email the following information to volunteer@thecarrot.ca:

  • A short bio
  • 1-3 video and/or audio files or links of you performing your work
  • Please note, we are not asking for text of your poems or links to your books.

Deadline to submit for consideration: December 30, 2016

Winter Patio Party Success!

Thank you for joining us!

Our Winter Patio party was a great success. 

Saturday, patrons were sitting while reading the paper and visiting under the patio heat lamps, enjoying our gorgeous prairie sun.  

Our mulled beverage workshop was well attended and the season will taste even better with a mulled beverage in hand on the many snowy evenings to come. 

Thank you to all that participated.

Here's to a crisp, bright winter ahead!!

“Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for home.”
— Edith Sitwell

Annual Carrot Christmas Arts Bazaar Pop-up Boutique Sale THIS WEEKEND!

Shop local and get your loved ones unique gifts.

THIS WEEKEND: FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

The elves and the artisans have been toiling away in their workshops to create wonderful Christmas gifts and toys for all this season.  Don't be a Cotton Headed Ninimuggins - shop local! 

Shop The Carrot this Friday Dec 9 (from 7-9pm) and Saturday Dec 10 (from 10am - 4pm) at our Boutique Pop-Up Market!

Vendors: 

  • Jason Lee Books 
  • Sharon Nolan One of a kind repurposed handbags and scarves
  • Breanne Byrne Handblown glass and essential oils
  • Luba Bilash Jewellery, hats & visual arts
  • Lynette Bondarchuk Handmade/upcyled jewellery, suncatchers
  • Anna Owusu Home Cards and Clothes
  • Anne Force Hammered ware, gemstone jewelry & needle feted sculptors
  • Moon Kyung Kim Hand painted X’mas cards, ornaments, handmade and painted pottery, hand painted ceramics
  • Heather Ritz Crocheted Cacti 
  • Kayi Chung Jewelry
  • The Carrot Spices, hand knit touques and cowls, soaps, art, pottery and more! 
     

Gallery: November 2016

November Gallery:

This month The Carrot Gallery features collage artist Jess Dupuis.

Artist Bio:

Jess began secretly drawing cartoons all over her walls around 10 years old (much to her parents dismay). She managed to avoid becoming a graffiti artist extraordinaire and instead went to design school and graduated a graphic designer (much to her parents delight).

Fast forward eleven years, a few awards, loads of design clients and projects, an awesome husband and two small kiddos... Jess is now pushing to find time for herself and focus more on her art (you know, for her sanity). :P

"I find collage to be incredibly rewarding. The treasure hunt to find that first image that sparks an idea/concept. Cutting, pasting, painting - the bits and pieces that combine to tell their own new story. I relish in the artistic process the most as I am the only one making decisions for the outcome of the piece. There is no client to deny a mark or colour or combination of anything. Only myself, my gut and my critiques. It is liberating and therapeutic after many years of client-driven design and illustration projects.

My art (and heart) are a tad curious / odd / strange – and that's just the way I like. Enjoy."

 

What a Spook-tacular night!

Thank you sponsors and patrons!

We had a great time at the Carrot's annual Headless Halloween party last night. A heartfelt thank you to all of our sponsors!  

A spook-tacular time was had by all. Party goers enjoyed treats & tricks, hotdog and marshmallow roasts, giant Jenga, music and prizes for best costume. 

Can't wait to see everyone out again next year! Happy and safe Halloween to all on Monday! 

 

Call for Submission

Call For Submission: The Carrot Gallery

The Carrot Gallery is now accepting Fine Arts Exhibition Proposals from Local Artists and Arts Collectives. Exhibition submissions are accepted yearlong. To be considered in the winter 2016 jury, submit by 11:59 pm September 30, 2016.

For more information please email carrotassist@gmail.com

Gallery: September 2016

September Gallery:

The Carrot presents Denise Lefebvre, Fine Art Painter for the month of September. Come enjoy the view (and maybe even purchase) some of her beautiful work!

Artist Bio:

Denise Lefebvre was born in Edmonton, Alberta in 1970. 

She continued her post-secondary education at the Alberta College of Art and Design in Calgary, Alberta in 1988. After graduating from Visual Communications in 1992, she continued her education with a major in photographic arts for 2 years and a minor in printmaking.

After college, Denise did some traveling in South East Asia and Eastern Canada, and since 1999 she has called Edmonton home once again.

She is currently employed as a free-lance artist specializing in menu chalkboards, murals, and numerous styles and mediums included in her fine art paintings. She has several art shows each year and is included with a talented group of local artists who call themselves Night of Artists. www.nightofartists.com

She is also involved with Lewis Lavoie and Phil Alain doing several mural mosaics which can be viewed atwww.muralmosaic.com These giant, stunning murals have included hundreds of artists including Robert Bateman and celebrities like Felicia Collins and Kevin Hearn.

Gallery: August 2016

August Gallery:

The Carrot presents Larysa Eliuk Matchak, Fine Art Painter for the month of August. Be sure to come in and view (and maybe even purchase) some of her beautiful work!

Artist Statment:

Color, rhythm, contrast, and forces of nature, all contribute towards the inspiration for my paintings. When I paint and express myself through art, I am able to experience a euphoric feeling of freedom and contentment. My paintings are characterized by vivid colors and bold expressive brush strokes. I rely on my Ukrainian heritage, extensive travel, nature, and my surrounding environment for inspiration. I believe that we are all drawn to original works of art because they represent and radiate the soul and spirit of the individual who created it.  Thus, through my artwork I strive to share my life and my spirit with others.

Call for Submissions: Chalk It Up on 118

Call for Artist Submissions: Chalk It Up on 118

On July 23rd, 2016 The Carrot is hosting Chalk it up on 118th. This event will feature community activities, performances, a free pancake breakfast, and chalk artwork along the roadway and sidewalk outside the coffeehouse. We are looking for a few chalk artists to create unique chalk artworks during this event. This opportunity will be a fun way to show off your skills and engage with the community.

Artist who are selected:

  • will create a chalk artwork during the event between 10:00am-3:00pm on July 23, 2016
  • will receive a $50 honorarium.

Submit by July 10th, 2016 at 11:59pm

Interested artist should submit the following items by email to Karen McGale at: aotaproject@gmail.com

  • A paragraph describing your idea for the chalk artwork you intend to create during the event. This can just be a general idea. You also should expect to fill a relatively large area of the roadway or sidewalk but there is no need to include too much specifics (such a dimensions) in your description as this will be determined by the space you are assigned on the day of the event.
  • 5 to 10 example of your art. These images should showcase your skill level. Choose works that show your ability to paint or illustrate and this is most related to chalk artwork. You are also welcome to create a sketch of the idea you plan to execute at the event but this is not required.
  • A CV that includes a short history of your artistic experience and your contact information

Selected artist will be contacted at least a week before the event

Gallery: July 2016

Featured Artist: Jay Bigam

July Gallery:

The Carrot is happy to present Jay's abstract landscape paintings during the month of July! Drop by before July 30 to view and purchase one of these great pieces! 

Jay is a self-taught artist who paints abstract landscapes, skyscapes and spacescapes. Known for his use of colour and movement, his paintings are a reflection of his love of nature and science.

Quote from the artist:

“My work is inspired by the landscape, sky, water and ice of a place, and especially of my home, Alberta. I try to capture the feeling and not a literal representation. I am particularly inspired by the sunset. The grand light at the end of the day, reflecting upon clouds, the landscape and the falling off to the deep indigo of the night sky. We are all familiar with the saying, “In Alberta, if you don’t like the weather, wait 5 minutes.” I use colour and movement to try to capture the sense of change we see on a daily and even minute by minute basis, whether it be the slow movement of a glacier, a violent summer storm or a lingering summer sunset.”

You can follow Jay on Instagram @JayIsPainting Facebook @JayIsPainting

We have Great Gifts for Father's Day!

Still searching for a gift for Father's day? Stop by The Carrot and discover the great gifts we have to offer. From fantastic art on our wall to new merchandise, there is something your Dad is sure to love!

Spring Pub Night Fundraiser!

Grab your party hat and join us Friday, June 10 for our annual Pub Night fundraiser from 7 pm – 11 pm.

The Parkdale Cromdale Community League (11335 - 85 street) will be hosting us for the evening. Tickets are $20 which includes delicious finger foods, a silent auction, live entertainment and an Arts on the Ave membership! Food is prepared by our own Mary Ann who is our Carrot Operations Manager and Red Seal chef! It's going to be delicious!! And of course, being a pub night - there will also be a cash bar available. 

One of our featured artists is Taylor Harp! After growing up in both Edmonton and Calgary, Vancouver based Taylor Harp is a singer-songwriter who has just released an EP as The Voyageur. Here's a sneak peek of what's to come! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InnvcTnOsPs

Can't wait to see you all there!

Gallery: June 2016

Featured Artist: Nicole Deibert

June Gallery:

The Carrot is pleased to show Nicole's interesting and unique art during the month of June! Drop by before June 30 to view and purchase one of her pieces! 

Background

Nicole Deibert is the Head Scenic Artist at the Citadel Theatre in Edmonton. She also is a professional photographer who has a passion to find old trucks and cars and photograph them.

These gel transfers are Nicole’s photographs with enhancements done with acrylic paint. The paintings are her interpretations of those same photographs. With College diplomas from Grant MacEwan in Theatre Production and Digital Arts & Media, Nicole also briefly attended Alberta College of Art before returning to pursue her theatre training. Nicole is also a grad from Victoria School of the Arts where she first learned her deep appreciation for painting and the need to be creative.

See more of Nicole's work: Instagram and @nixpaints

Gallery: May 2016

Featured Artist: Karen Bishop

The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse and Arts on the Ave is excited to feature an acrylic mixed media gallery for the month of May!  The gallery features the works of artist Karen Bishop who uses water colour to create beautiful images of the natural environment.

Background

My work is not intended to be a faithful reproduction of the landscape before me.  Instead I paint by feel.  The paintings that evoke the most emotion are those completed on location where I am able to allow my surroundings and the weather to dictate how I proceed.  I try not to worry about the ending, rather I let the painting unfold and track its own course across my paper.
For me painting allows that perfect quiet, where I am peaceful and at peace with myself, and my surroundings.  It’s an escape from the everyday, a chance to experience the earth more fully, a chance to breathe and know that all is well.
To put it simply, I paint because it makes me happy. My hope is that the viewer can find a similar joy and peace in my work.

I was born in Cheltenham, England, in 1968 and moved to Kingston, Ontario, in the winter of 1992. When I first arrived in Canada I was unable to work while I waited for my papers, so I made use of the time by enrolling in some art classes which I enjoyed very much.  In 2002 I graduated from the University of Alberta’s Extension centre with a Fine Arts certificate.  Since 2007 I have been pursuing my art full time and in May of 2011 I opened The Daffodil Gallery in the heart of Edmonton’s Gallery district which sadly closed early 2016.

www.karenbishop.ca