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YouthWrite Drawn to Character Workshop
Date: Oct 23, 2024
YouthWrite is offering four workshop sessions featuring instruction by celebrated author Marty Chan, and brilliant comic artists Daniel J. Schneider a
Two Alberta artists recognized with the Alberta Order of Excellence
Date: Oct 23, 2024
Artists Will Ferguson and Don Begg were recognized with the Alberta Order of Excellence.
Leighton Artist Studios 2025/26
Date: Sep 26, 2024
Independent residencies at the Leighton Artist Studios offer professional artists an inspiring retreat environment for the development of their work.
Deadline: Nov 20, 2024 - 11:45 pm
Painting Alberta, an Exhibition and a Book
Date: Sep 13, 2024
The Okotoks Art Gallery hosts Painting Alberta from Sept 14 to Nov 8, with 374 artworks and the project book launch on Sept 21.
Recruiting for Managing Director
Date: Aug 6, 2024
Join us in making a meaningful impact through creativity and innovation in puppetry. 30 hours/wk, remote. Applications close November 15, 2024
Deadline: Nov 15, 2024 - 11:45 pm
Jasper 1924-2024, Celebrating the works of Harris and Jackson
Date: Jun 25, 2024
Visit the sites made famous through the art of Harris & Jackson with Author & Historian Lisa Christensen, the perfect thing to do for Culture Days!
Spotlight on Arts Audiences - Wave 2 Results
Date: Jun 13, 2024
Second set of results of a long-term study on understanding Alberta arts audiences. Watch a presentation of the report.
Spotlight on Arts Audiences - Wave 1 Results
Date: Jan 29, 2024
First set of results of a long-term study on understanding Alberta arts audiences. Watch a presentation of the report.
Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 6
Date: Jan 19, 2022
6th and final wave of results of a long-term study to gauge Alberta audiences' attitudes towards returning to live arts and culture venues and events.
Norma Dunning wins 2021 Governor General's Literary Award for English-language fiction
Date: Nov 19, 2021
Congratulations to Norma Dunning, and also to Alberta-based writer Jenna Butler who was named a finalist for an award.