Arts opportunity

We’re looking for a talented local or regional artist to design and paint a Winter Whimsy-themed window mural, helping to transform the Okotoks Municipal Centre into a festive and joyful space this holiday season! If you’re ready to share your creativity and brighten up our community, we’d love to hear from you.

The mural will be inspired by How the Grinch Stole Christmas and the whimsical world of Whoville — complete with curvy, colourful buildings, playful characters, and an atmosphere filled with celebration and kindness. Vibrant colours and fun, family-friendly designs are encouraged.

The selected artist will receive $4,000, inclusive of paint, materials, and installation. Work will take place November 4 to 8, 2025, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday to Friday, with materials allowed to be stored on site.

Deadline to apply is Sunday, October 12, 2025.

To see the full requirements and learn more, click here. 

To apply, click here.

The Residency and Grant Opportunities for Artists is on Wednesday, October 15th from 6-7:30pm. This program aims to connect with artists and creators who are interested in learning about the Calgary Public Library's Indigenous and Newcomer residencies and Indigenous Placemaking programs. Participants will hear about previous residencies and Placemaking experiences, upcoming opportunities in the arts community from the Alberta Foundation for the Arts and Calgary Arts Development, and tips will be shared on how to create a great application. There will be a Q&A session at the end.

Register here: https://www.calgarylibrary.ca/events-and-programs/programs/residency-and-grant-opportunities-for-artists

Be a Part of Entwined!

Contemporary Calgary is seeking enthusiastic exhibition volunteers to support our upcoming group exhibition, Entwined.

Entwined brings together Canadian artists from Alberta, the Prairies, and beyond to explore our relationship with the land and all living beings. Working across various materials and media, the artists featured in this exhibition reflect on urgent ecological issues and the interconnectedness of all species. Drawing from traditional knowledge, mythology, science, and imagination, the exhibition calls for a shift away from human-centered thinking toward a deeper sense of kinship, responsibility, and care for the natural world.

What will your role involve?

As an Exhibition Volunteer, you will play a key role in enhancing the visitor experience. You will assist visitors by engaging them in conversations about the artworks, helping them connect with the exhibition, and answering general questions. Your responsibilities will also include offering friendly guidance—such as clarifying which works are interactive and which are for viewing only—ensuring a welcoming atmosphere, and providing support as needed throughout the space.

What are the requirements? 

We ask for volunteers to commit to at least one shift per week from December through March. Shifts are available on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 12-7 PM, and Sundays from 12-5 PM.

If you’re interested in volunteering, please submit your interest here by Sunday, November 16, 2025.

If you have any questions about this volunteer position, please reach out to Beth Kane Manager, Visitor Experience at beth@contemporarycalgary.com and Sabine Levesque at sabine@contemporarycalgary.com 

Contemporary Calgary is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful volunteer community and encourages applications from all individuals.

The Citadel Theatre, one of Canada’s largest and busiest professional, not-for-profit theatre companies and facilities, has an opening for a part-time FOH Supervisor. Reporting to the Front of House Manager, the FOH Supervisor is responsible for providing excellent customer service to patrons and clients attending performances or events at The Citadel Theatre. They are responsible for managing Front of House Staff and Volunteers on shift, and coordinating between Front of House, Hospitality and Box Office Operations, and the Back of House/Stage Management Team.

https://citadeltheatre.com/employment/foh-supervisor/

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Patron Ingress and Egress: as required, troubleshoot ticket scanners and help scan patrons’ tickets, solve seating issues (including but not limited to: double seatings, patrons wishing to move, and patrons who cannot get to their seat), know the theatre and building layouts and important locations within the complex, allow or disallow entry to the theatre as needed, facilitate the entry of latecomers, and other tasks related to the flow and movement of patrons.
• Patron Experience: ensure a positive patron experience, answer and address patrons’ questions, comments and concerns, have a thorough knowledge of the Citadel Theatre’s Season and other goings-on in the building, pass patron feedback to management, suggest and implement changes to improve patron experience.
• Safety: have a thorough knowledge of emergency and safety procedures. As required, be a first responder in emergencies, provide first aid, maintain and ensure adherence to theatre and safety rules, and other tasks related to maintaining the safety of patrons, staff and volunteers.
• Reporting: as required, complete and distribute FOH Show Reports, write incident reports as needed.
• Volunteer Management: as required, establish positive relationships with volunteers, ensure volunteers are completing the tasks assigned to them, schedule volunteers, log volunteer hours, communicate with volunteers about upcoming shifts, communicate with volunteers about missed shifts, monitor the volunteer email, address inappropriate volunteer behaviour

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 to 3 years of customer service experience.
• Experience handling cash.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, and the ability to troubleshoot a variety of technological equipment.
• Standard First Aid – Level C CPR & AED Certification, or the willingness to be certified.
• AGLC ProServe Certification, or the willingness to be certified.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to think on your feet and come up with solutions as problems arise.
• The ability to adapt and adjust to a variety of situations, and to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• The ability to lead a team and be the primary point of contact on shift.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• A strong passion for live theatre and a commitment to advancing accessibility in the arts.
• Demonstrated dedication to the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and access (EDIA).
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and clear, effective communication abilities.
• Proven ability to solve problems creatively, collaborate with diverse personalities, and consider multiple perspectives.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with a flexible, proactive, and team-oriented approach.
• Weekend and evening availability is required. Some daytime availability is an asset.

TO APPLY

Qualified applicants are encouraged to email their resume and cover letter to Human Resources at humanresources@citadeltheatre.com by October 16th, 2025.

The Citadel Theatre is committed to having our team reflect the community it serves and actively welcome applicants from diverse and equity-seeking backgrounds. The Citadel also endeavors to create and guard a culture of respect and cooperation with all staff, artists, colleagues, volunteers and internal/external parties. Thank you for your interest but only those persons chosen for next steps will be contacted. No telephone calls please.

Hourly wage for the FOH Supervisor role is $19.00.

The Citadel Theatre team lives, works, and creates in Amiskwaciwâskahikan (Edmonton), on Treaty No. 6 territory and the homeland of many Indigenous Peoples including the Nehiyawak, Saulteaux, Stoney Nakoda, Haudenosaunee, Niitsitapi, Inuit, Dene, and Métis. We are committed to reconciliation by sharing resources, including Indigenous stories, fostering meaningful community relationships, and upholding our responsibility to this land and each other.

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6 pm - Register Here
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6 pm - Register Here

As the AFA's Film and Video Individual Grant deadline approaches on March 2, 2026, Arts Development Consultant Nick Haywood is providing two free webinars for those interested in applying. 

Please note that these funding opportunities are available to independent artists or collectives only. Incorporated companies cannot apply.

AFA Individual Project grants can provide up to $18,000 to support the development of individual Alberta artists, arts administrators, or an ensemble of artists by providing funding for:

• the development of a specific artistic work
• to pursue training,
• to pursue research, or,
• to pursue marketing activities. 

Nick will be providing tips and other useful information to apply for all project types, helping you develop your funding application and increase your chances of success.

Take a look at the Film and Video Individual Project grant guidelines ahead of the webinar and come with any questions. Nick will be happy to answer them!

Questions? Email nick.haywood@gov.ab.ca