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Career Opportunity: Executive Director, Friends of the Alberta Jubilee Auditoria Society

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Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director (ED) provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Jubilee Society.

DEADLINE: November 7, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Pumphouse Theatre Presents: The Common Ground Festival

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The Common Ground Festival returns with ten brand new Tales of the Stage at Pumphouse Theatre November 11th – 14th! These up and coming artists are bringing tales of Drama, Comedy, Music, Improv, Dance & more!

DEADLINE: November 14, 2026 - 5:00 pm

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

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

Dancers Intensive: Colossus with Stephanie Lake Company (Banff Centre)

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A Three-Week Contemporary Dance Training and Performance Intensive

DEADLINE: November 18, 2026 - 5:00 pm

collectif9 presents RITUÆLS

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Through music and movement, this programme reflects the intricacies of human connection, embracing the beauty and pain of our coexistence.

DEADLINE: January 30, 2027 - 8:00 pm

Alberta artists Chris Cran and Vicki Adams Willis named to the Order of Canada

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The AFA is proud to have supported Chris Cran and Vicki Adams Willis throughout their careers.

Artist profile - Paul Reich

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After 28 years of service with the Alberta Foundation for the Arts, Paul Reich will officially retire from his position as Arts Development Consultant - Dance.

AFA's Strategic Plan is available in French and English

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On this last day of the annual Mois de la francophonie albertaine, the AFA is pleased to share its three-year Strategic Plan en français.