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Online Workshop | Self-Portrait Puppet
Date: Apr 15, 2021
Create a self-portrait based puppet over 8 weeks in this award-winning program. Participate in drama exercises, group discussions, and sharing!
Call for Nominations | 2021 Kenojuak Ashevak Memorial Award
Date: Apr 13, 2021
The Inuit Art Foundation (IAF) will be accepting nominations for the 2021 Kenojuak Ashevak Memorial Award (KAMA).
Deadline: Jun 25, 2021 - 9:45 pm
Call for Nominations | Governor General’s Awards in Visual and Media Arts
Date: Apr 13, 2021
The call for nominations is now open for the Governor General’s Awards in Visual and Media Arts.
Deadline: Jun 1, 2021 - 9:45 pm
CreateSpace BIPOC Public Art Residency | First National Residency for Black, Indigenous & Racialized Public Artists
Date: Apr 9, 2021
Meet the ten multidisciplinary artists-in-residence who will be supported in bringing public art to communities across Canada!
Call for Submissions | Salt Spring National Art Prize
Date: Apr 1, 2021
The Salt Spring National Art Prize is offering 10 prize awards totalling $41,000.
Deadline: May 31, 2021 - 11:45 pm
Alberta Culture Days grants now open
Date: Mar 30, 2021
Alberta’s government is now accepting grant applications for Alberta Culture Days 2021.
Deadline: May 7, 2021 - 7:00 pm
Federal Supports for Arts and Live Events Workers in Response to COVID-19
Date: Mar 17, 2021
Further details have been announced about the implementation of $181.5 million in federal funding for the live arts and music sectors in 2021–2022.
Call for Submissions | 2021 MOA Shop Emerging Indigenous Artist Contest
Date: Mar 16, 2021
Emerging Indigenous Artist Contest is now open for anyone age 15-25 years who identifies as Indigenous, Aboriginal, First Nations, Inuit or Métis.
Deadline: Apr 30, 2021 - 11:45 pm
EPCOR Announces an Additional $1 Million for Heart + Soul Fund
Date: Mar 16, 2021
As a direct response to community need, EPCOR is providing an additional $1 million through its Heart + Soul Fund.
Work of the Week: "Wisdom Trail" by Alex Janvier
Date: Mar 5, 2021
This week’s Work of the Week is "Wisdom Trail" by acclaimed Indigenous artist Alex Janvier.