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Link to Animated Short Screens at the Edmonton International Film Festival

Animated Short Screens at the Edmonton International Film Festival

Date: Aug 20, 2023

Paper Planes, an animated short film by cousins, Sina and Humirah Sultani, makes its Canadian debut at the Edmonton International Film Festival.

Deadline: Sep 23, 2023 - 2:30 pm

Link to Work of the Week celebrates World Photography Day

Work of the Week celebrates World Photography Day

Date: Aug 18, 2023

Celebrate World Photography Day with Colin Smith's camera obscura, Bow Lake.
Link to Watch now: Sharing the Collection - Celebrating 50 years of the AFA Art Collection

Watch now: Sharing the Collection - Celebrating 50 years of the AFA Art Collection

Date: Aug 18, 2023

Watch how the AFA shares its collection of artworks with Albertans, in the 2nd video in its documentary series
Link to Mullyanne Nîmito solo exhibit by Cheyenne Rain LeGrande ᑭᒥᐘᐣ  - Opening party & performance

Mullyanne Nîmito solo exhibit by Cheyenne Rain LeGrande ᑭᒥᐘᐣ - Opening party & performance

Date: Aug 16, 2023

Join us at the Red Brick Common Public Art Gallery in Stony Plain, AB, for the opening party and live performance of “Mullyanne Nîmito”

Deadline: Sep 23, 2023 - 2:00 pm

Link to Call for submissions for Portrait Art from the Red Brick Common Public Art Gallery

Call for submissions for Portrait Art from the Red Brick Common Public Art Gallery

Date: Aug 16, 2023

Artists are invited to submit people-portraits of all styles and mediums.

Deadline: Nov 30, 2023 - 11:45 pm

Link to Call for submissions for the Red Brick Common Public Art Gallery Holiday & New Year Show & Sale

Call for submissions for the Red Brick Common Public Art Gallery Holiday & New Year Show & Sale

Date: Aug 16, 2023

Running Dec 23' and Jan 24', the Red Brick Common aims to exhibit local Alberta artists’ small & medium-sized artwork.

Deadline: Oct 30, 2023 - 11:45 pm

Link to Have art... will travel

Have art... will travel

Date: Aug 14, 2023

From High Level in the North, to the Milk River in the South, TREX brings Albertan art to all corners of the province, one crate at a time.
Link to Puppet Power 2023: Festival of Ideas - Material Puppets

Puppet Power 2023: Festival of Ideas - Material Puppets

Date: Aug 12, 2023

Join us for an incredible weekend of puppetry at the Puppet Power 2023: Festival of Ideas - Material Puppets!

Deadline: Nov 24, 2023 - 7:00 pm

Link to Indigenous Haute Couture – Digital Embellishments 2024

Indigenous Haute Couture – Digital Embellishments 2024

Date: Aug 11, 2023

Indigenous fashion makers and designers will explore experimental elements or accomplish finished productions of their work.

Deadline: Nov 15, 2023 - 11:45 pm

Link to InFocus Photo Exhibit, Awards, & Book 2024

InFocus Photo Exhibit, Awards, & Book 2024

Date: Aug 10, 2023

InFocus Photo celebrates its 10th anniversary by welcoming submissions from international photographers at all skill levels.

Deadline: Sep 30, 2023 - 11:45 pm

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