Arts opportunity

Application Deadline May 14, 2025

Program Dates Sep 11, 2025 - Oct 18, 2025

Overview  

This program provides early-career stage managers with the opportunity to enhance their skills under the guidance of professional mentors. Expand your stage management toolkit through hands-on experience in prompt script creation, script analysis, and effective communication. Gain practical experience supporting Kohkom’s premiere production of Babushka, as an assistant stage manager during the program. 

Description

This program offers a comprehensive, hands-on experience covering the entire production cycle. As an assistant stage manager, you will gain valuable insight into the collaborative nature of stage management while working alongside professional mentors, you will develop essential stage management skills, including:

• Engage in the full production process – from pre-production and planning to rehearsals, technical rehearsals, opening night, and strike.
• Effective communication with cast, crew, and creative teams. Including Script analysis and prompt script creation, cue calling and show execution.
• Leadership and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment, including time management and scheduling.
• Technical awareness and coordination with production departments to integrate all production elements.
• Gain practical experience as an assistant stage manager for Kohkom’s premiere production of Babushka in the Margaret Greenham Theatre
• Receive mentorship and feedback from experienced stage managers and theatre professionals.

This immersive opportunity will strengthen your confidence and expertise, equipping you with the tools necessary for a successful career in stage management.

Requirements

This program is for early-career stage managers who are looking to deepen their experience in both the rehearsal room and theatre setting. 

Ideal candidates should have some prior experience in stage management, either through educational training, community, or professional theatre, who are passionate about stage management and seeking hands-on experience to further develop their professional toolkit.

• Due to the generous support of the Slaight Family Foundation the scholarship covers 100% of tuition fees, meals, and accommodation costs.

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Writers’ Guild of Alberta Summer Employment Opportunity: Summer Program and Digital Media Assistant

The Writers’ Guild of Alberta (WGA) invites applications from post-secondary students interested in meeting writers, promoting literary works by Albertans, and gaining experience in arts administration.

The Summer Program and Digital Media Assistant will work closely with WGA program coordinators on various projects that include digital content creation, administration, writing, editing, event planning, and design work.

Main tasks:

• Create slideshow and/or video content for the Alberta Literary Awards and gala event, to showcase the finalists and winners.
• Create cards and slideshows for conference sessions and online events, featuring presenters and sponsors.
• Assist with the implementation of our annual conference and literary awards gala: Be available for the weekends of the conference and gala in June, to assist with running slideshows and videos, assist with volunteer coordination, create participant materials, and various other duties in relation to the events.
• Correspond with publishers and/or writers to gather material for digital content and/or communicate event details.
• Administer social media for summer youth camp, including creating text and visuals.
• Assist with administration of summer youth camp, including gathering registration data for venue, updating and distributing participant handbooks, and coordinating anthology production.
• Aid with writing, proofing, and editing tasks as needed for program promotions, communications, and resource material.
• Aid in other program and office administration as needed, e.g. registration data, gathering materials, technical troubleshooting, office organization.

Qualifications:

• Canadian citizen or permanent resident, residing in Edmonton
• Currently attending post-secondary school and will be returning full time in the fall
• Strong time-management and multi-tasking skills
• Strong organizational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail 
• Knowledgeable in computer use and able to learn new software as needed
• Good writing skills and facility with the English language
• Familiarity with digital content creation

Terms:

• This is a full-time position (35 hours/week) for 14 weeks beginning early May.
• Regular hours are 9:00 – 4:30 pm Monday – Friday, with some evening/weekend work for events.
• Hourly wage is $19.50 per hour.
• Work from home is permitted for the majority of the position, with one day a week in the office and occasional on-site work at events.
• Travel to Calgary for the conference June 7 – 9, 2025 is required. Travel expenses are paid for by the WGA.

Application instructions: Please submit a cover letter and resume to mail@writersguild.ca. Please include “Summer Program and Digital Media Assistant” in your subject line.

Application Deadline: April 24, 2025

The WGA believes in supporting diversity and equity in hiring best practices. We support actions to advance diversity and equity in the organization.

We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Application Deadline May 14, 2025

Program Dates Sep 15, 2025 - Sep 27, 2025

Overview  

New Play Actor Training provides an opportunity for actors to develop and implement the skills needed to meaningfully workshop new theatre. Participants will engage with a diverse list of texts at various stages of development under the tutelage of guest directors and playwrights. Actors will work on text analysis, be provided with a technical toolkit to assist with cold reading, and practice providing articulate and helpful feedback to creators.

Description

Actors can spend a large portion of their careers workshopping and acting in premieres, but there is very little training specifically for this practice. This program offers early career and established performers the opportunity to explore new plays, alongside lectures, Q & As, coaching's, and on your feet practical application in the skills directors and playwrights look for when working with actors. Participants will receive:

• Mentorship with leading playwrights and directors and dramaturges
• Daily warmups and rehearsals in studio
• Hands on practical work on new plays
• Q and A's and seminars with those experienced in the field

Requirements

Actors at any stage of their careers, ideally with some training in a post-secondary training environment, and some experience in a rehearsal room.

• Standard scholarship: covers 100% of tuition fees, and 50% of meals and accommodation costs

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Application Deadline June 25, 2025

Program Dates Nov 17, 2025 - Dec 05, 2025

Overview  

The three-week Indigenous Fashion Runway Residency offers four Indigenous fashion designers the opportunity to build their portfolios and showcase their runway work in a professional setting.

Participants will be supported by the faculty and Banff Centre’s production team as they explore working with models, photography, and fashion show preparation. This residency is a balance of exploration and self-directed preparation for the runway to showcase 6-8 looks.

Designers may apply with up to 2 collaborators. 

Description

This program offers four Indigenous designers and their collaborators will have the opportunity to work together on coordinating their segment of the fashion showcase runway. The program provides mentorship and professional development, fostering learning through hands-on experience, including:

• Developing portfolios and showcasing work in a professional setting
• Working with faculty and Banff Centre’s production team
• Exploring modeling, photography, and runway preparation.

Program Highlights:

• Collaborate on a fashion showcase runway, which will be professionally photographed and recorded with B-roll for your portfolio
• Workshops on lighting, projection, staging, sound design, and special effects.
• Faculty led sessions on: Fashion as a Career, Marketing and Promotion of Products, Preparing for the Runway, and working with models and industry professions. 

The residency will take place in Banff Centre’s Performing Arts Facilities, where each design team will have access to Lazlo Funtek Dance Studios, The Wardrobe Facility and the Margaret Greenham Theatre. 

Requirements

Indigenous designers are invited to apply with a newly featured design line that is either complete or near completion at the time of application, ensuring it is ready for showcase during the program.

• Open to regional, national, and global Indigenous fashion makers, designers, and design companies.
• Applicants will submit a portfolio, along with the theme and background of their work.

Lead Designers can apply with a co-designer (adornment & jewelry), and/or a designer’s assistant to support their design line. Their contributions will be recognized as designers in collaboration. All participants will take part in program sessions.

• Scholarship: covers 100% of tuition fees and meals and accommodation costs

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