Visual arts & new media

Registration open - Not So Mini International Print Exchange

The CALL FOR PARTICIPATION for this year’s Alberta Printmakers' Not So Mini International Print Exchange is OPEN!

🗓️ DEADLINE TO REGISTER: November 15, 2025
🗓️ DEADLINE TO SUBMIT YOUR PRINTS: November 29, 2025

All experience levels and all forms of printmaking processes are welcome.

👉 All participants will submit an edition of 10 prints.
👉 Participating artists receive 8 original printed works by other participants in return.
👉 All prints will be included in the international group exhibition in the A/P Main Gallery!

Call for Submissions

MoonLit Getaway is a Canadian literary journal, featuring new, emerging, and established voices from around the world. Our digital and print publications aim to showcase a diversity of perspective and personal experience. We are accepting artwork submissions, including illustrations, photography, digital painting, textile art, line drawing, sculpture, painting, printmaking, folk art, collage, and mixed media. 

Festive Foothills Art Sale + Sneak Peek

Join us at the Leighton Art Centre for our Festive Foothills Art Sale, a holiday art sale featuring unique, handcrafted gifts by over 70 Alberta artists! From November 8 to December 20, explore original paintings, pottery, glass, textiles, jewellery, and more, all in a stunning foothills setting. Want early access? Don’t miss our Sneak Peek Event on November 7 (3–6 PM) with live music, warm drinks, a raffle filled with local goodies, and the chance to shop before the crowds. Admission by donation; bring a food bank item to support the Okotoks Food Bank!

 

Chrysalis Edmonton Holiday Art Show & Market

Join us on Friday, November 14, from 5-8PM for the Chrysalis Edmonton Holiday Art Show & Market!

Experience an inspiring evening celebrating creativity, connection, and community. Explore a stunning collection of artwork created by talented artists supported by Chrysalis, and discover one-of-a-kind pieces available for purchase.

While you browse, enjoy free food, great company, and meaningful conversations with others who share a passion for art and inclusion.

Podcast - Children of Immigration

Art and Creative Skills Collective (ACSC) is proud to announce the release of Children of Immigration, a youth-led podcast exploring powerful stories of identity, racism, and belonging in Canada.


Through heartfelt conversations, young people share their lived experiences of migration, discrimination, and resilience — offering insight into how these realities shape mental health and community connection.


Now available on Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/hp88m3xd

Drop-in Sketching: Remembrance

Have you ever wished you could use the Royal Alberta Museum’s collections for sketching inspiration? Now’s your chance! We'll be showcasing rarely seen museum objects to create a still-life setup for you to practice your drawing skills.  

This month, in honour of Veterans’ Week, we will be displaying objects with a theme of remembrance. There will be a range of objects: a peace dove, military uniforms, badges, medals, gas masks, poppies, trench art, and more.  

Call for applications to 2026 Studio Residency Program

The CAAF Studio Residency is offered by the Calgary Allied Art Foundation (CAAF). CAAF’s aim is to support emerging artists to reach their full potential. By providing space and funding, the CAAF Studio Residency enables emerging artists to further explore their creative practice and take advantage of future exhibition opportunities that CAAF can provide. Artists are also encouraged to share their process and engage with the community during their residencies.