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Submissions are Open for the Calgary Regional One Act Play Festival

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The Pumphouse Theatre has presented the Calgary Region One-Act Play Festival with the Alberta Drama Festival Association for over 30 years and we are excited to do so again!

DEADLINE: February 1, 2026 - 12:30 am

Message from Board Chair Cynthia P. Moore on the opening of AFA art house

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On September 10, I was pleased to be joined by the Honourable Tanya Fir, Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women, members of the AFA Board of Directors and the arts community to officially open AFA art house – a new home for Alberta artists.

Alberta artists celebrated with launch of free art gallery in Calgary

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The AFA art house is now open in The Edison building in the heart of Downtown Calgary.

15th Annual Chrysalis Art Exhibit and Reception

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You’re invited to experience the creativity and talent of artists supported by Chrysalis at our 15th Annual Art Exhibition in Calgary.

DEADLINE: November 1, 2025 - 2:25 pm

Puppet Power Conference 2025

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Puppet Power 2025 explores immigration through puppetry with talks, shows & workshops that inspire, inform & spark social change.

DEADLINE: October 18, 2025 - 5:59 am

The Common Ground Festival is Looking for Submissions - All Performing Arts Welcome

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The Common Ground Festival is back this year and we're groovier than every. We are looking for submissions for performing arts of all kinds!!! If you've got a thing we've got a stage.

DEADLINE: August 1, 2025 - 5:59 am

ChamberFest West (CFW), Calgary-based Music Organization, Board Recruitment Opportunity

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CFW presents a major international summer music festival and is building its Board. Candidates with governing experience, community connections a plus.

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DEADLINE: September 20, 2024 - 4:00 pm

Work of the Week showcases Harry Kiyooka

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The AFA has loaned 8 artworks to be included in The Nickle Galleries exhibition of Harry Kiyooka, curated by Mary-Beth Laviolette.

DEADLINE: April 27, 2024 - 5:00 pm

Celebrating the life of Mary Shannon Will

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Celebrating the life of Alberta artist Mary Shannon Will, who passed away on October 20. An exhibition celebrating her career is on until Nov. 27.