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Submissions are Open for the Calgary Regional One Act Play Festival
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The Pumphouse Theatre has presented the Calgary Region One-Act Play Festival with the Alberta Drama Festival Association for over 30 years and we are excited to do so again!
Message from Board Chair Cynthia P. Moore on the opening of AFA art house
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On September 10, I was pleased to be joined by the Honourable Tanya Fir, Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women, members of the AFA Board of Directors and the arts community to officially open AFA art house – a new home for Alberta artists.
Alberta artists celebrated with launch of free art gallery in Calgary
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The AFA art house is now open in The Edison building in the heart of Downtown Calgary.
Calgary's Rita McKeough selected for Lieutenant Governor award
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Calgary based artist Rita McKeough has been named to receive the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta 2025 Distinguished Artists Award. She is expected to receive the awards’ patron in a ceremony held by Her Honour Salma Lakhani, Lieutenant Governor of Alberta on October 4, 2025.
15th Annual Chrysalis Art Exhibit and Reception
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You’re invited to experience the creativity and talent of artists supported by Chrysalis at our 15th Annual Art Exhibition in Calgary.
Southern Accord Chorus presents On The Horizon - a musical journey in support of Bringing Hearts Home
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Join award winning Southern Accord Chorus for On The Horizon. Experience thirty a cappella voices in rich four-part harmony, sharing inspiring songs and heartwarming melodies for an important cause. Special Guests The Five Singing Guys.
InFocus Photo Exhibition: Call for Submissions
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We invite photographers from around the world to submit to InFocus Photo Exhibit & Awards 2026 with the theme “The Space Between.”
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.
The Common Ground Festival is Looking for Submissions - All Performing Arts Welcome
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The Common Ground Festival is back this year and we're groovier than every. We are looking for submissions for performing arts of all kinds!!! If you've got a thing we've got a stage.
AFA 2025-26 Spending Plan
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The AFA Board of Directors has approved its 2025-26 annual budget based on the increased provincial allocation of $34.6 million.