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Call for Artists: "Not So Mini" International Print Exchange

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Alberta Printmakers’ (A/P) annual “Not So Mini” International Print Exchange and Exhibition is back!

DEADLINE: November 14, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Beyond the Visual Archive: Calgary Cultural Practitioner Expands His Work Through Sound and Music

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Filipino-Canadian cultural preservation practitioner Rolando Jr. Pepano is extending his creative practice beyond historical visual reconstruction, exploring original songwriting and sound as additional ways to communicate identity, memory, migration, and human experience.

DEADLINE: November 29, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Little Elves

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Blending folk-inspired music, striking puppetry, and dark humour, Little Elves transforms a familiar legend into an unforgettable tale of resilience.

DEADLINE: November 7, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Songs for St. Cecilia

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The Calgary Bach Choir starts its 2026/27 season with a programme of glorious choral music, joined by special guests, the UCalgary Chorus.

DEADLINE: November 22, 2026 - 3:00 pm

Employment Opportunity: Program and Operations Coordinator (Alberta Playwrights Network)

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Alberta Playwrights’ Network (APN) is seeking a creative, organized, and community-minded Program and Operations Coordinator.

DEADLINE: November 18, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Exhibition Volunteers: Tectonic Shifts

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We are thrilled to invite volunteers to join us for our upcoming international group exhibition, Tectonic Shifts, showcasing work from artists worldwide.

DEADLINE: November 17, 2026 - 5:09 pm

The Brightest Most Shiniest Star You Ever Did See: A Christmas Pageant by Conrad Belau; A Verb Theatre Production

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The Brightest Most Shiniest Star You Ever Did See is a joyful, drag adjacent holiday comedy that celebrates the brightest people in our lives. 

DEADLINE: December 12, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Apply Now for Calgary Allied Art Foundation's (CAAF) New Fuse33 Makerspace Residency Program

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CAAF provides space and funding, enabling emerging artists to expand their practice with new skills at Fuse33. Deadline is November 1, 2026.

DEADLINE: November 1, 2026 - 11:59 pm

Apply Now for the Calgary Allied Arts Foundation's (CAAF) Studio Residency Program

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CAAF’s residencies support emerging artists by providing space and funding. Deadline is November 1, 2026.

DEADLINE: November 1, 2026 - 11:59 pm

Take Space: Resonance - A Guided Creative Experience

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Take Space is a community-focused creative initiative that challenges traditional expectations of art-making by creating accessible, welcoming spaces where people can explore creativity without judgement, pressure, or prescribed outcomes.

DEADLINE: November 8, 2026 - 10:00 am