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EMI LAARA: LITTLE STORIES TO DREAM

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Emí Laará: Where Afro-Cuban identity, imagination, and magic come alive.

DEADLINE: October 25, 2025 - 2:25 pm

FOR THE BIG KID IN YOU

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Film, puppetry, and theatre that inspire us to dream and reflect on social justice, diversity, and transformation.

DEADLINE: October 24, 2025 - 2:30 pm

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.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2025

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On this day, the AFA is pleased to feature Ancestors (Keepers), 1991, by Dr. Joane Cardinal-Schubert.

AFA Artist Spotlight - Jessica Plattner

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Jessica Plattner shares her experience applying and provides insight into the story behind her work and what inspires her artistic practice.

AFA Film and Video Grant Webinars in 2026

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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.

DEADLINE: February 26, 2026 - 3:40 pm

LitFest: The Poetry of Public Art

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Join Edmonton Arts Council on Sunday, October 19 at Boa & Hare, 127 – 10520 97 St NW, located in Pacific Mall for The Poetry of Public Art, presented with LitFest.

DEADLINE: October 19, 2025 - 11:30 pm

300th Public Artwork Unveiling: Meet the artist, AJA Louden

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Join us to celebrate the unveiling of the 300th public artwork in the City of Edmonton’s Public Art collection!

DEADLINE: October 18, 2025 - 12:32 pm

Beacon Original Art's Fall Art Exhibition & Sale

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October 18 & 19 with over 45 emerging to established artists showcasing: painting, jewelry, glass, photography, ceramics, sculpture and textiles

DEADLINE: October 19, 2025 - 10:25 pm

Call to Artists: MNP Community & Sport Centre Public Art

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The Lindsay Park Sports Society (LPSS), overseeing the MNP Community & Sport Centre in Calgary, Alberta, invites professional local, national, and international artists or artist-led teams with public art experience to apply for Stage 1 of this two-stage public art competition as part of the Leisure Expansion Aquatics Project (LEAP).

DEADLINE: October 25, 2025 - 2:14 pm