The Multiples Project: Students' Sculptures in the Vera Bracken Library

The Vera Bracken Library is now hosting "The Multiples Project" in its Reference Collection.

This show displays the sculptures created by the students in the ARFN 233 class at Medicine Hat College. Their task was to "use multiples of a small object to create a sculpture that makes a statement." You will see that the results were very impressive.

If you cannot see the display in person, then browse the slideshow [enlarge the slideshow to discover more about the each piece and the artists]:

The Chair Project: Student Art in the Vera Bracken Library

The Vera Bracken Library is currently hosting projects that were produced by the students in the ARFA 305 class. The works are located in the library's Reference Collection.

The students of ARFA 305 were asked to design a chair that combines their own aesthetic with that of a contemporary, award-winning architect, using a specific building as their inspiration. They then built a half-size prototype of this chair. Each of the works is accompanied by a photograph of the original building of inspiration.

If you cannot make it into the library, you can checkout the impressive pieces in the slideshow [enlarge the slideshow to discover more about the each piece and the artists]:



You can also view this gallery from our Facebook or Flickr sites.

Alberta Art Days—September 18–20

The Vera Bracken Library (Medicine Hat Campus) will proudly be participating in Alberta Art Days from September 18th–20th. Alberta Art Days is a three day cultural event that highlights the vibrant creative energies of our grand province.

The library has always been a haven for a wide variety of art, but this special event allows us to showcase our collection like never before. All members of the community are invited to the library for a self-guided tour of the works.

A special display will also be created to showcase books and audiovisual materials focusing on the arts in Alberta.

For more information about various events that are being hosted in and around the city of Medicine Hat, click here; for events in Brooks, click here.