600 Alberta Artists in a 13-day Festival

Alberta artists will be taking their show on the road this spring. The destination is Ottawa and the spotlight will be on Alberta and its artists during a 13-day festival. Produced by the National Arts Centre, Alberta Scene will showcase 600 Alberta artists in 95 events and 19 venues in Ottawa from April 28 - May 10, 2005. Alberta Scene is an opportunity to share Alberta art and culture and celebrate Alberta's centennial with the rest of Canada.
 
Established and emerging Alberta artists representing all music genres, along with theatre, dance, literary, visual and culinary arts will appear on a number of stages including the National Arts Centre, the Canadian Museum of Civilization, the National Gallery of Canada, theatres, music halls and bistros. Aboriginal artists will form a key part of the festival, and will showcase the vibrant arts and culture of First Nations communities.

The diverse line-up includes, among many, many others:  Oscar Lopez, P.J. Perry, Edmonton Symphony Orchestra,  Gordie Johnson, Terri Clark,  Wil, War Party, SNFU,  Guys in Disguise, Crazy Horse Theatre, Barrage, David Hoffos,  Ann Vriend, Amir Amiri, Nicole Mion, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Shumka, Shani Mootoo, John Stetch, Corb Lund,  DJD, Tri-Continental, Crystal Plamondon, Ian Tyson and Tommy Banks. All of the Alberta artists participating in the event is available on the Alberta Scene website.

As part of its centennial initiative, Alberta Community Development is contributing funding to the event. This funding will offset the fees, travel costs and expenses associated with the participation of Alberta artists and arts organizations. Other sponsors include the Government of Canada and EPCOR. To vote for your favorite Alberta performers and artists and to enter to win a trip to the Alberta Scene, visit the EPCOR website by March 15, 2005.

Alberta Scene is the second in a series of regional festivals that feature the best in Canadian arts and entertainment. Atlantic Canada was featured in 2003. The national media coverage of the events has helped participating artists obtain festival and concert bookings, recording and distribution deals and agency signings.

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