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Double exhibition, The Looking Glass & Chimerical = Alchemical

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A two-show exhibition featuring work from 13 artists, highlighting a range of styles and perspectives. The Looking Glass centers on reflection and self-exploration through interdisciplinary artistic approaches, while Chimerical = Alchemical explores cultural hybridity and surrealism through collage.

Harms Reach Project Space: Supporting Ground Exhibition Opening

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Supporting Ground is the inaugural exhibition at Harm’s Reach, featuring works by Natalie Gerber, April Matisz, Francesco Pedraglio, and Shelby Charlesworth.

DEADLINE: June 12, 2026 - 5:30 pm

'Reading the Air' Poetrey Collection Launch Party

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Join us for the launch of Brenda Gunn's second poetry collection 'Reading the Air' on June 23, 2026.

DEADLINE: June 23, 2026 - 7:00 pm

Workshop: Why Newsletters Are Essential Tools for Artists & Writers

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In a one-hour workshop, newsletter expert Tim Querengesser will guide participants through the basics of newsletters and wow them with some stats that show their effectiveness.

DEADLINE: August 11, 2026 - 7:00 pm

Short & Sweet, Why Word-Economy Needs to be in Every Writer’s Toolkit

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Attendees will learn valuable techniques to convey powerful messages using minimal words, refining their writing for maximum effect.

DEADLINE: July 13, 2026 - 7:00 am

World Building Fun for Fiction Writing

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Delving into the art of worldbuilding, this session provides thought provoking questions to help writers construct compelling fictional worlds for their stories.

DEADLINE: June 15, 2026 - 7:00 pm

FREE Webinar: Intro to Hybrid Publishing & Wild Skies Press

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In this webinar, learn about the different publishing paths to propel your publishing career forward—including hybrid publishing.

DEADLINE: June 17, 2026 - 7:00 pm

Gallery@501 Members Exhibition

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Gallery@501 is proud to present Common Ground, a new exhibition featuring artwork by 65 members of Gallery@501. Opening May 7, 2026, the exhibition runs through to June 24, 2026. In Common Ground, artists reflect on what it means to find common ground across Treaty 6 Territory, within communities and through the members' lived experiences.

DEADLINE: June 24, 2026 - 5:00 pm

2026 Collider Festival at the Citadel Theatre in Edmonton

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Join the Citadel Theatre at the 2026 Collider Festival - enjoy play readings, mixers, and workshops!

DEADLINE: June 7, 2026 - 5:00 pm

And Then They Sing: Musical Theatre Bookwriting - Workshops at the Citadel Theatre

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Register today for the And Then They Sing: a Musical Theatre Bookwriting workshop at the Citadel Theatre!

DEADLINE: June 6, 2026 - 10:00 am