On view: Feb. 5 – 27 at ACUA during regular Gallery Hours Elena Scharabun Elena Scharabun considers herself a fibre artist and enjoys playing with thread and fabrics. She has long been embroidering blouses, rushnyky, pictures and many other items. Elena also enjoys quilting – the art of cutting up fabrics and resewing them into […]
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Ukrainian Easter Traditions Information Guide
Click Here to Download –> Ukrainian Easter Traditions Information Guide. This guide is not indented to provide in depth information about Easter traditions or pysanka techniques and symbolism, but rather it is intended to provide you with some basic information and guide you to other sources. Created in 2013.
Feminism at the Intersection of Conflict: Contemporary Art in Ukraine
Lecture facilitated by Kalyna Somchynsky and Dr. Jessica Zychowicz Registration Fees: $10 Virtual – Once you register a link will be emailed to you Session 1: October 30, 2020 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Session 2: December 4, 2020 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Session 3: February 26, 2021 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. RESCHEDULE: Session 4: April […]
Parent and Tot Craft Series
Next Session: November 25 and December 9 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Location: ACUA 9534 87 St NW, Edmonton Each session $12 per parent and tot pair $4 extra per additional child For more information, contact: 780-488-8558 or [email protected] Every session will include one or two crafts and an activity based on a popular Ukrainian song […]
Christmas Angel Weaving
1:00pm – 4:00pm Instructor: Myroslava Oksentiuk Register By: November 28, 2020 Location: ACUA, 9534 – 87 Street Registration Fee Members: $45 Registration Fee Non-Members: $55 In this workshop, make a woven Guardian Angel. This style of angel comes from traditional folk culture of the Poltava region in Ukraine. This style of weaving has been handed […]
Yavoriv Christmas Ornaments
3:30pm – 5:30pm Instructor: Myroslava Oksentiuk Register By: November 28, 2020 Location: ACUA, 9534 – 87 Street Registration Fee Members: $40 Registration Fee Non-Members: $50 Yavoriv is a small town located in Western Ukraine; it is most famous for its authentic Yavoriv toys. They are made of wood and painted with bright, vibrant colours. Participants […]
The Cabinet of Chester and Luba Kuc
The Cabinet of Chester and Luba Kuc Part One: Wooden Artifacts & More An exclusive look at a rich material history of Ukrainian folk art. The immense volume of this collection has required us to showcase works in multiple iterations. This iteration will focus primarily on wooden artifacts. Items will be on sale from November […]
Christmas Market 2020
ACUA Ukrainian Christmas Market Join us at ACUA on December 5 for our annual Ukrainian Christmas Market. We will have Ukrainian food, Artisan Crafts, and Ukrainian Art and Goods. 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more information, contact: 780.488.8558 or [email protected] New! We will be offering curbside pick up. Click here to make your order. […]
Viter Folk Choir
Edmonton’s Viter Ukrainian Dancers and Folk Choir have become recognized internationally for their energy, innovation and passion for Ukrainian culture. In 25 years, Viter has evolved from being a small and enthusiastic group of dancers to a well-rounded and accomplished ensemble, composed of both dancers and choristers. In 2008 Viter’s ensemble was further enhanced when […]
Viktoriya Bondarenko
Viktoriya Bondarenko grew up in a small town in Poltava Region, Central Ukraine. From an early age, she was interested in and enjoyed drawing and painting. Viktoriya took art classes at the local art school during her junior high and high school years. Currently, Viktoriya lives in the city of Yuzhny in Odessa, Ukraine. She […]
