Southern Alberta

artsPlace invites submissions to the RISE Emerging Artist Program, a juried ~six-week exhibition paired with professional mentorship that builds skills in exhibition design, installation, marketing, and professional practice while fostering community awareness and advancing artists’ careers.

FUND DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (contractor position)

The Leighton Art Centre (LAC) is looking for a dynamic individual with exceptional development and grant skills to join our team! The LAC is at an exciting time in its evolution and the FDO will play a key role in facilitating the future of revenue generation for the LAC.

Open to artists working in all visual arts mediums, this program is faculty-led while providing space, time, and support towards the development of an agreed-upon studio project. 

As well as having the opportunity to research, experiment, and create, participants are part of a community of emerging artists committed to developing and expanding their practice. They will participate in faculty-led conversations around the contexts that artists establish for the production and presentation of their work.

Try your hand at stone sculpting in this unique event!

Beginner to Advanced Sculptors are welcome to participate in a non-instructional stone sculpting experience with Morton Burke.

Available every weekend in July - Space is Limited - $40
Free Camping

Off-cuts from previous events are available to choose from
All tools supplied - bring your favourites if you have them
No expectations - marble/sandstone will be new to many who attend

Register early by emailing your weekend preferences to dawnfleisch@gmail.com

Overview  

This two-week immersive residency offers individual dancers the opportunity to explore and embody the unique choreographic languages of three internationally acclaimed dance artists - Kirsten Wicklund, Marie Gyselbrecht, and Cyril Baldy.

Participants will rotate through choreographic labs with each faculty artist, taking part in daily technique and improvisation classes that support embodied exploration.

It’s your time to shine!

• Work where the world comes to create, discover and learn.

Leighton Art Centre's 38th Annual Clothesline Art Market! We're beyond excited to welcome you to this beloved celebration of creativity and community.

In-Person Market: June 7 & 8 | 10 AM – 4 PM
Online Sale: June 1-30 | shop.leightoncentre.org
282027 144 St W, Foothills, AB, T1S 0Y4

Join us for a fantastic weekend featuring over 50 talented artist vendors, showcasing original paintings, pottery, stained glass pieces, textiles, and more. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just discovering local art, there’s something for everyone.

Application Deadline September 10, 2025

Program Dates Feb 23, 2026 - Mar 27, 2026

Overview  

The Media and Production: Professional Training Program (PTP) combines mentorship and formal instruction to help emerging practitioners refine their technical expertise while contributing to innovative digital storytelling in a collaborative professional environment.

Application Deadline September 10, 2025

Program Dates Mar 02, 2026 - Mar 27, 2026

Overview  

The Digital Constellations Residency offers Indigenous digital media artists, filmmakers, and animators dedicated time and a supportive environment to advance the video and audio production and post-production aspects of their projects. With guidance from faculty and support from our Media Production team, participants will refine their work, create high-quality samples, and further develop their projects throughout the program.