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Link to AFA communications on hold during the election

AFA communications on hold during the election

Date: May 1, 2023

AFA communications activity until after the election on May 29.
    Link to Apply to AAA by June 1

    Apply to AAA by June 1

    Date: Apr 30, 2023

    Apply to have your artwork purchased and added to the AFA Art Collection by June 1.
    Link to ART/WORK: Canada Council for the Arts

    ART/WORK: Canada Council for the Arts

    Date: Apr 28, 2023

    Free professional development sessions for those interested in pursuing art as a career or those just curious about the process.

    Deadline: Jun 1, 2023 - 6:00 pm

    Link to Work of the Week celebrates taking a break

    Work of the Week celebrates taking a break

    Date: Apr 27, 2023

    We remind ourselves to take a break with Gwen Alstad's Coffee Break.
    Link to Announcing the retirement of Mel Kirby

    Announcing the retirement of Mel Kirby

    Date: Apr 26, 2023

    The last concert in our season: Immortal Bach on Saturday May 6th will be Mel Kirby's final concert as Artistic Director of The Festival Chorus.
    Link to Call for Prospective Board Members

    Call for Prospective Board Members

    Date: Apr 25, 2023

    Alberta Printmakers (A/P) invites expressions of interest to join our board of directors.

    Deadline: Jun 1, 2023 - 11:45 pm

    Link to 2023 Arts Writing Prize: Call for Submissions

    2023 Arts Writing Prize: Call for Submissions

    Date: Apr 25, 2023

    The Southern Alberta Art Gallery's annual prize for emerging arts writers is now open.

    Deadline: Jun 3, 2023 - 5:00 pm

    Link to Governor General Awards in Visual and Media Arts - Call for Nominations

    Governor General Awards in Visual and Media Arts - Call for Nominations

    Date: Apr 24, 2023

    Members of the visual arts, media arts and fine craft communities: Submit a nomination to the GGArts—and join the Canada Council

    Deadline: Jun 1, 2023 - 11:45 pm

    Link to My Valuable Artist-In-Residence Experience + Benefit with Aeris Osborne

    My Valuable Artist-In-Residence Experience + Benefit with Aeris Osborne

    Date: Apr 21, 2023

    Gain insight on the value a residency will bring to your art practice.

    Deadline: Jun 3, 2023 - 1:30 pm

    Link to Call for Submissions Allied Arts Council of Pincher Creek 2024 Gallery Season

    Call for Submissions Allied Arts Council of Pincher Creek 2024 Gallery Season

    Date: Apr 21, 2023

    Submissions for the 2024 Gallery season and 2024 Group Members exhibition are now open.

    Deadline: Jul 5, 2023 - 11:45 pm

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