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"Dirtying The Paper" - Exhibition and Opening Reception

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Dirtying The Paper is an exhibition of drawings by gallery and guest artists at Bugera Lamb Fine Art.

DEADLINE: August 1, 2026 - 5:00 pm

'Reading the Air' Poetrey Collection Launch Party

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Join us for the launch of Brenda Gunn's second poetry collection 'Reading the Air' on June 23, 2026.

DEADLINE: June 23, 2026 - 7:00 pm

Workshop: Why Newsletters Are Essential Tools for Artists & Writers

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In a one-hour workshop, newsletter expert Tim Querengesser will guide participants through the basics of newsletters and wow them with some stats that show their effectiveness.

DEADLINE: August 11, 2026 - 7:00 pm

Program Coordinator at Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts

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Alberta Council for the Ukrainian is a non-profit Ukrainian arts organization with a Gallery and Boutique based in Edmonton looking for a Program Coordinator.

FREE Webinar: Intro to Hybrid Publishing & Wild Skies Press

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In this webinar, learn about the different publishing paths to propel your publishing career forward—including hybrid publishing.

DEADLINE: June 17, 2026 - 7:00 pm

Work of the Week: Ron Myren

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We’re proud to feature artwork by Ron Myren, after his former home was designated a municipal historic resource by the City of Edmonton.

Gallery@501 Members Exhibition

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Gallery@501 is proud to present Common Ground, a new exhibition featuring artwork by 65 members of Gallery@501. Opening May 7, 2026, the exhibition runs through to June 24, 2026. In Common Ground, artists reflect on what it means to find common ground across Treaty 6 Territory, within communities and through the members' lived experiences.

DEADLINE: June 24, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Whisper of the Depths

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“Whisper of the Depths” is a series of oil paintings exploring the most important matters of life and death.

DEADLINE: July 30, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Celebrating Black and Indigenous artists at the MacEwan Art Collection

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MacEwan University's Art Collection has acquired new artworks from Black and Indigenous artists that will be on display in the John L. Haar Library. Three of these artists are also part of the AFA Art Collection.

NUOVA Vocal Arts - ENCORE! A Broadway Dinner Cabaret

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Join NUOVA Vocal Arts for a night of Broadway's best tunes, delicious Italian plates, and quality time with your friends & family