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Link to May 6: Online Monthly Book Club with the Writer-in-Residence

May 6: Online Monthly Book Club with the Writer-in-Residence

Date: Apr 11, 2024

Join us for book club every month and see our website for a full list of books under discussion. Everyone welcome!

Deadline: May 6, 2024 - 7:30 pm

Link to Parkland Painting Collective - Artrageous Art Show and Sale

Parkland Painting Collective - Artrageous Art Show and Sale

Date: Apr 11, 2024

One-day Art Show and Sale - come find your next bit of wall candy at the Parkland Painting Collective's Annual Spring Show.

Deadline: May 11, 2024 - 4:00 pm

Link to New Board Chair appointed to the AFA

New Board Chair appointed to the AFA

Date: Apr 10, 2024

Cynthia Moore from Calgary announced as new Board Chair for the Alberta Foundation for the Arts.
Link to Exhibition | Kewanee Street

Exhibition | Kewanee Street

Date: Apr 9, 2024

Exploring the affinities and connections between the hilltop artistic communities of Kewanee Street and Leighton Art Centre.

Deadline: Jun 2, 2024 - 1:00 pm

Link to Exhibition | Morgan Melenka: Nonsuch

Exhibition | Morgan Melenka: Nonsuch

Date: Apr 9, 2024

Employing commercially printed materials to discuss the logic of North American built environments, history and imagined histories.

Deadline: Jun 2, 2024 - 2:00 pm

Link to Survey: Asking For Your Help

Survey: Asking For Your Help

Date: Apr 9, 2024

Asking for help from Indigenous/Métis/Inuit/first Nation women entrepreneurs to assist with study on their success and challenges.
Link to Literary Editions | April 24

Literary Editions | April 24

Date: Apr 8, 2024

Three poets read from their new collections. Please join us online or at an in-person listening party in Edmonton. Everyone is welcome.

Deadline: Apr 24, 2024 - 5:00 pm

Link to WordsWorth 2024: DRAGONSONG - Registration Open!!

WordsWorth 2024: DRAGONSONG - Registration Open!!

Date: Apr 8, 2024

WordsWorth is a week-long creative writing residency for youth ages 11-19.

Deadline: Jun 24, 2024 - 11:45 pm

Link to 2024 Indigenous Mural Project proposal for Visitor Information Centre- Provost AB

2024 Indigenous Mural Project proposal for Visitor Information Centre- Provost AB

Date: Apr 8, 2024

Self-identifying First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Artists or Artist teams are invited to submit their mural proposals.

Deadline: May 10, 2024 - 4:00 pm

Link to MOMENTA Biennale de l'image : Call for submissions from Canadian artists

MOMENTA Biennale de l'image : Call for submissions from Canadian artists

Date: Apr 8, 2024

MOMENTA is launching its call for submissions for its 2025 edition.

Deadline: May 14, 2024 - 11:45 pm

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