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UPDATE! Alberta represented in 2018 Sobey Art Award nominations
Date: Apr 24, 2018
Current Alberta resident Jordan Bennett made the shortlist! Alberta born artists Hannah Doerksen and Elif Saydam were nominated for long list.
AFA Commemorative Project "All the World’s a Stage"
Date: Apr 23, 2018
A short documentary film on renowned Calgary theatre artists will play in Edmonton and Calgary. It has been nominated for three AMPIA awards.
Work of the Week: The Weight of Things
Date: Apr 18, 2018
The Work of the Week is The Weight of Things by Mark Mullin.
City of St. Albert - Job Posting - Cultural Business and Events Manager
Date: Apr 16, 2018
Job posting for Cultural Business and Events Manager for the City of St. Albert. Deadline: May 1.
Work of the Week: Rainbow Bear
Date: Apr 10, 2018
The Work of the Week is Rainbow Bear by Terry McCue.
Troy Kokol nominated for 2018 Indigenous Music Award
Date: Apr 6, 2018
A former AFA funding recipient, Troy's album Lonely Ghost was nominated for 2018 Best Folk Album. Awards will be announced on May 18 in Winnipeg.
Work of the Week: 2 artworks from the exhibition The Art of Truth and Reconciliation
Date: Apr 4, 2018
The Work of the Week features two artworks from the 2018 exhibition The Art of Truth and Reconciliation by George Littlechild.
Improving Alberta’s premier theatres
Date: Mar 28, 2018
The Government of Alberta is investing $9.3 million to improve the Northern and Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditoriums.
Work of the Week: Of Wicker
Date: Mar 27, 2018
The Work of the Week is Of Wicker by Marigold Santos.
Edmonton Songwriter Ross Campbell wins 3 Silver Medals at the 2018 Global Music Awards
Date: Mar 23, 2018
Silver Medals were awarded for his Lyrics, for Alternative Music, and for The Ross Campbell Fatband.