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Artivism Cohort: Join Our Prairie Retreat

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Join us September 1 to 3 for a free three-day retreat.

DEADLINE: August 23, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Stories That Echo: The Artivism Cohort Showcase

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After twelve weeks of civic exploration, storytelling, and creative practice, ECHOFORM's 2026 Artivism Cohort invites you to witness what they've built.

DEADLINE: October 17, 2026 - 11:00 am

Artivists Roundtable

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We’re gathering a small circle of local artivists at EPL Stanley A. Milner. Any medium welcome, drawing, painting, craft, photography, and beyond.

DEADLINE: August 21, 2026 - 6:00 pm

Career Opportunity: Presenting Associate

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As part of the Programming team, this role supports the delivery of Werklund Centre Presents programming, including artist services, contracts, event coordination, hospitality, and programming administration.

DEADLINE: August 24, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Career Opportunity: Director, Olympic Plaza Operations

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This role will provide strategic direction and operational oversight for Olympic Plaza, helping shape its future as Calgary’s premier civic gathering place. The Director will lead complex public-facing operations, community partnerships, financial stewardship, and multidisciplinary teams

DEADLINE: August 24, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Citadel Theatre is hiring an Assistant Head Stage Carpenter!

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The Citadel Theatre is seeking to hire an Assistant Head Stage Carpenter. Deadline to apply: Aug 31, 2026.

DEADLINE: August 31, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Dog audition call for Sandy (ANNIE) - Citadel Theatre

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The Citadel Theatre is looking for a large shaggy dog to play Sandy in ANNIE!

DEADLINE: September 10, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Call for Submissions: 2027 Gallery Season Allied Arts Council of Pincher Creek @ The Lebel

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SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENDED! The Allied Arts Council of Pincher Creek is a non-profit community arts organization that makes our home in the beautiful historic Lebel Mansion in southern Alberta.

DEADLINE: September 20, 2026 - 11:59 pm

Saturated: AUArts and Contextual Summer Residency Exhibition 2026

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Join us to celebrate the work of the 2026 AUArts and Contextual Summery Residency Artists!

DEADLINE: September 4, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Book Launch: The Wonderful Worlds in Edmonton

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Little Ditas explores Edmonton's hidden gems, history, and diverse communities, celebrating what makes the city unique.

DEADLINE: October 10, 2026 - 1:00 pm