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Kiyooka Ohe Arts Centre - Big Fun Chinese New Year 2026 Fundraiser

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A fun, accessible Chinese New Year event fundraising for the arts while sharing Chinatown’s history, culture, and community spirit with Calgarians!

DEADLINE: February 21, 2026 - 5:00 am

Exhibition, Reception and Artist Talk - "Being and Becoming"

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Gallery@501, Sherwood Park, Strathcona County is pleased to present "Being and Becoming", a new exhibition accompanied by an opening reception and artist talk at Gallery@501 featuring Edmonton artists Garfield Morgan and Tere Cuellar.

DEADLINE: February 28, 2026 - 10:45 pm

Spotlight on Arts Audiences Symposium: Rozsa Foundation

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Following an engaging, sold-out Calgary event, registration is now open for the Spotlight on Arts Audiences Symposium in Edmonton, January 26, 2026 at the Citadel Theatre.

DEADLINE: January 26, 2026 - 11:00 pm

Job Call: Communications Coordinator - Southern Alberta Art Gallery Maansiksikaitsitapiitsinikssin

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Seeking a knowledgeable and thorough candidate for the rewarding and engaging role of Communications Coordinator. Our team is made up of passionate, friendly peers who are highly collaborative, creative, and supportive.

Read the 2024-25 AFA Annual Report

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Read the 2024-25 AFA Annual Report, including last fiscal year's accomplishments and highlights.

2026 Emerging Artist Award: Apply Now!

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Alberta emerging artists of all disciplines in the early stages of their professional careers can apply for the 2026 Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Emerging Artist Award.

DEADLINE: February 18, 2026 - 11:00 pm

Call for Artists: 2026 Artist in Residence Programs

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Applications are open for the Arts Council Wood Buffalo's 2026 Artist in Residence Programs.

DEADLINE: January 20, 2026 - 6:59 am

Encore! New Artist in Residence hits the stage

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Alberta's government announced award-winning musician John Wort Hannam as Alberta’s sixth Artist in Residence and Arts Ambassador.

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.

Call for Emerging Indigenous Artists

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The Cultivating Indigenous Talent in the Arts (CITA) program will host a series of one-week mentorships from September 2025 to August 2026.

DEADLINE: August 5, 2025 - 5:59 am