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Work of the Week: "Pendulum I (The Dowser’s Pendulum)" by Alana Bartol
Date: Mar 6, 2020
This week’s Work of the Week is "Pendulum I (The Dowser’s Pendulum)" by Alana Bartol.
Budget 2020
Date: Feb 28, 2020
On February 27, the Alberta government announced details of its 2020-21 budget.
Work of the Week: "Leap of Faith" by Robert Spaith
Date: Feb 28, 2020
This week's Work of the Week is "Leap of Faith" by Robert Spaith.
Call to artists who want an opportunity to present at schools or participate in blog interviews
Date: Feb 24, 2020
Alexis Marie Chute is seeking artists in any medium who want an opportunity to join a list of Albertan artists who want to work with schools.
Work of the Week: "Summer Blooms" by Nancy Ruth Sissons
Date: Feb 21, 2020
This week’s Work of the Week is "Summer Blooms" by Nancy Ruth Sissons, a tapestry.
Work of the Week: "My Heart Goes Out to You" by Martha Henry
Date: Feb 14, 2020
Happy Valentine’s Day! This week’s Work of the Week is "My Heart Goes Out to You" by Martha Henry.
Statistical Insights on the Arts in Alberta
Date: Feb 14, 2020
Learn more about cultural workers in Alberta.
Work of the Week | Untitled by Brian Dyson
Date: Feb 7, 2020
This week’s Work of the Week is an untitled photograph by Brian Dyson.
Call for Entries | N3XT National Arts Competition
Date: Jan 31, 2020
N3XT is open to all Canadian visual artists. Artists are invited to submit paintings, drawings, prints, video, and sculpture.
Deadline: Jul 24, 2020 - 11:45 pm
Work of the Week: "Maybe the Whole Ball is a Heart" by Rita McKeough
Date: Jan 31, 2020
This week's Work of the Week is "Maybe the Whole Ball is a Heart" by Rita McKeough.