Archive for the ‘Activations’ Category

At KOAC’s annual SURFACE AND SOW fundraiser, a limited-edition pencil case became both a creative experience and a way to support future artists. Guests selected one of two original designs, watched it heat-pressed live and filled their case from an abundant art-supply bar—raising approximately $1,800 for KOAC’s artist residency program in three hours. The Need [...]

Contemporary Calgary wanted to create a participatory experience that connected a local artist with the public during Free First Thursday. Alkali translated the gallery’s values into a series of wearable artworks, inviting visitors to choose a design and watch it heat-pressed live onto a tote they could take home.

For a Calgary Stampede celebration, Connor Doyle Consulting wanted to create an experience that brought guests together while supporting local charity Families Matter. Alkali responded with a participatory art activation where guests chose from original designs and watched them heat-pressed live onto bandanas — transforming a familiar Stampede accessory into a wearable artwork with a […]