Harcourt House artists centre keenly focused on future after 30 years

Of all unlikely incubators, artist-run-centre Harcourt House was born out of the devastation wrought by Edmonton’s Black Friday tornado in 1987.
“There was a group of artists who banded together and organized a major art auction,” explains the gallery’s executive director Jacek Malek, “proceeds going to people affected — especially (those with) low income.
“The results were phenomenal — kind of a community spirit, an act of solidarity. This cr