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Upgrade coming to AFA online application system
Date: Jul 27, 2021
The system will be unavailable from the evening of Thursday, July 29 until the morning of Tuesday, August 3.
RMWB seeks Indigenous Artists and Curators to be part of downtown and waterfront revitalization programs
Date: Jul 22, 2021
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is seeking an Indigenous Curator.
Deadline: Aug 8, 2021 - 11:45 pm
Allied Arts Council of Pincher Creek- 2022 Gallery Season Call for Submissions Deadline Extended
Date: Jul 14, 2021
Indigenous artists are invited to apply to the AAC of PC gallery with new and previously shown works. Deadline extended to Sept.1.
Deadline: Sep 1, 2021 - 4:00 pm
“Indigenous Motherhood and Matriarchy” Submission Call for Indigenous Artist
Date: Jul 12, 2021
This is the third in a series of three exhibitions to feature artworks related to the theme of Indigenous Motherhood and Matriarchy. Deadline: Aug. 13
Deadline: Aug 13, 2021 - 11:45 pm
Alberta enters Stage 3 of its Open For Summer Plan
Date: Jul 1, 2021
Alberta is now in Stage 3 of the Open for Summer Plan. All public health measures have been lifted except in specific settings.
Literary Arts | Fall Writers Session 2021 Online
Date: Jun 28, 2021
This session will allow writers across genre to explore craft, voice and workshop their manuscripts with faculty Farzana Doctor and Orlando White.
Deadline: Oct 6, 2021 - 4:30 pm
Work of the Week | “red dress” by Faye HeavyShield
Date: Jun 18, 2021
“red dress” by Faye HeavyShield is the AFA's Work of the Week for June 18, 2021.
Exposure 2022 Emerging Photographers Showcase Call for Submissions
Date: Jun 15, 2021
Exposure welcomes diverse and innovative submissions from photographers and visual artists to be selected for an exhibition at Contemporary Calgary.
Deadline: Sep 10, 2021 - 6:00 pm
Alberta's 2021 Distinguished Artists
Date: Jun 14, 2021
Faye HeavyShield, Cheryl Foggo, and Vicki Adams Willis receive 2021 Distinguished Artist Awards.
Work of the Week | “Magpie” by Bruno Canadien
Date: Jun 11, 2021
This week’s Work of the Week is “Magpie” by Bruno Canadien.