Artist Talk with Emily Chu + Jan Xu

November 13^th, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Location: Allard Hall – 4^th floor – Room 11 – 451Refreshments provided.

Local artists Emily Chu and Jan Xu share their experiences as mentor and mentee participants in the chalk art event ​“Take Back the Streets.” They will share past, present, future art projects, and answer Q&A.

Emily Chu and Jan Xu were chosen as mentor and mentee, respectively, for Macewan Sustainability’s ​“Take Back the Streets” Chalk Art Event on September 4^th — a street-takeover celebration that coincided with the Capital Boulevard Block Party. The goal of this mentorship program is to connect an early-career artist with an established artist – both with an interest in street art, public art, or public intervention and social practice art. The artists paired up in August and chose a topic of interest to research and focus on. On November 13^th they will present an artist talk sharing their experience, their practice, and their research with the broader community. Artist talks are a great way for the public to become familiar with an artist’s work and how it impacts them. This event is for art & design students, emerging and professional artists, and anyone interested in the local arts scene. Folks should attend to gain insights into sustaining a creative practice as an emerging or professional artist.