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Work of the Week | “Magpie” by Bruno Canadien
Date: Jun 11, 2021
This week’s Work of the Week is “Magpie” by Bruno Canadien.
One-on-one consultations for Alberta writers
Date: Jun 10, 2021
The AFA is offering one-on-one consultations, region by region, to all Alberta writers who have questions about the literary arts program.
Logo Contest | New Buffalo Education Institute
Date: Jun 10, 2021
New Buffalo Education Institute Needs a Logo! $200 for winner!
Deadline: Jun 24, 2021 - 11:45 pm
Government of Alberta Eases Public Health Restrictions
Date: Jun 10, 2021
Alberta has announced a three stage plan to ease restrictions. Stage 2 begins June 10.
2021 Legacy Arts Award winners announced at the Mayor's Lunch for Arts Champions
Date: Jun 9, 2021
Eight outstanding Calgary artists have been honoured with a $5,000 cash prize.
Call for Muralist
Date: Jun 9, 2021
Allied Arts Council of Spruce Grove, in conjunction with the City of Spruce Grove, is looking for an artist or group of artists to execute a mural.
Deadline: Jun 30, 2021 - 5:00 pm
Trans Artists, Voices, and Perspectives in Theatre
Date: Jun 9, 2021
This panel will explore the intersections of 2 Spirit, trans, and non-binary identities in theatre.
Deadline: Jun 17, 2021 - 2:00 pm
Exhibition | grafting shadows
Date: Jun 9, 2021
This solo exhibition will feature the body of work of graduating Master of Fine Arts student Holly de Moissac.
Deadline: Jul 9, 2021 - 4:00 pm
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Exhibition | Breakdown, Mistake, Discontinuity [a reset of how language represents]
Date: Jun 9, 2021
This solo exhibition will feature the body of work of graduating Master of Fine Arts student Xi Jin.
Deadline: Jul 9, 2021 - 4:00 pm
National Indigenous Peoples Day 2021
Date: Jun 9, 2021
Strathcona County has worked with Indigenous community partners to create a range of free virtual activities.