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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

Beacon Original Art - Call for Submissions

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Join our Annual Fall Art Exhibition & Sale on October 18 & 19, 2025

DEADLINE: September 21, 2025 - 5:59 am

Call for Submissions- 2026 Gallery Season Allied Arts Council of Pincher Creek at The Lebel

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The Allied Arts Council of Pincher Creek will be accepting submissions for our 2026 gallery year beginning on Monday, April 15th.

DEADLINE: August 2, 2025 - 5:59 am

AFA's Strategic Plan is available in French and English

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On this last day of the annual Mois de la francophonie albertaine, the AFA is pleased to share its three-year Strategic Plan en français.

Chalk it Up 2025 and 18th Birthday Celebration

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Celebrate The Carrot’s 18th Birthday on July 19th with live music, delicious food, chalk art, and an Artisan Market! Fun for all ages, don’t miss out!

Blackfoot Curator (Indigenous public art) - The City of Calgary

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The City of Calgary Public Art Program invites members of the Blackfoot Confederacy to apply for this paid curatorial opportunity.

DEADLINE: April 18, 2025 - 10:30 pm

Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 6

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6th and final wave of results of a long-term study to gauge Alberta audiences' attitudes towards returning to live arts and culture venues and events.

Residential Schools Memorial - government is seeking Indigenous Artists

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Indigenous artists can submit a Expression of Interest for a memorial on legislature grounds to honor residential school students who never came home.

DEADLINE: July 29, 2022 - 6:00 pm

Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 1

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First set of results of a long-term study to gauge Alberta audiences' attitudes towards returning to live arts and culture venues and events.

Alberta Artist Profile | Robin Cisek

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Take part in art by getting to know local artists. Robin Cisek is a singer/songwriter working in Alberta.