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Fluid Fest 2026

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Fluid Fest 2026 is a celebration of dance, contemporary performance and connection unfolding across the city.

DEADLINE: November 7, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Career Opportunity: Artistic Director (Dancers’ Studio West)

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Dancers’ Studio West is seeking an Artistic Director to provide artistic vision, leadership, and direction for the organization. This is an opportunity for an experienced dance professional to shape the artistic future of an established dance organization.

DEADLINE: October 30, 2026 - 4:00 pm

JazzYYC presents Canadian Jazz Festival

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Canadian Jazz Fest brings established voices and rising talent to Calgary for six nights of homegrown jazz.

DEADLINE: November 8, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Call for Submissions: Marketing, Public Relations and Community Engagement for AFA art house

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The Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) invites proposals from qualified marketing and/or consulting agencies to support AFA art house in downtown Calgary

DEADLINE: October 19, 2026 - 11:59 pm

Michalsky Productions presents Wavelength

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Wavelength is an immersive performance bringing together contemporary dance, live rock music, and art installation in an unconventional performance environment at the Lougheed Building, located directly beside The GRAND Theatre.

DEADLINE: November 28, 2026 - 8:00 pm

Support and celebrate Alberta art by visiting Montageries before it closes

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Albertans have one last chance to see this exhibition before it closes on October 9.

Chrysanthemum by Peter-Anthony Togni

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Luminous Voices presents the world premiere of a new work by Canadian composer Peter-Anthony Togni, written for cellist and multidisciplinary artist India Gailey.

DEADLINE: October 18, 2026 - 3:00 pm

Contextural Fibre Arts Sale

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Discover the beauty of handmade textiles - and find the perfect gift for yourself or someone else.

DEADLINE: November 21, 2026 - 6:00 pm

Call for Artists: "Not So Mini" International Print Exchange

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Alberta Printmakers' (A/P) annual print exchange and exhibition is back! This event, in conjunction with a silent auction fundraiser, showcases and connects the talent of local, national, and international artists, while raising vital funds for A/P's community programming.

DEADLINE: November 25, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Pictures of You: Keith Dalgleish

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This rich and immersive experience showcases the paintings of Keith Dalgleish. Vibrant high-energy florals are captured with dynamic, mosaic-like brushwork. Keith has strived to redefine traditional still-life painting in a bold manner, with movement; so not "still."

DEADLINE: October 24, 2026 - 5:00 pm