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New project funding to help arts organizations recover from COVID-19
Date: Oct 1, 2021
AFA launches Organization Activation Projects grant program to support COVID-19 relaunch and recovery in the arts sector.
Spring Writers Retreat 2022 | In-Person
Date: Sep 27, 2021
A self-directed program that offers time and space for writers to retreat, reconnect, and re-energize their writing practice.
Deadline: Dec 8, 2021 - 4:00 pm
Apply Now | Winter Writers Retreat 2022 | In Person
Date: Sep 27, 2021
A self-directed program that offers time and space for writers to retreat, reconnect, and re-energize their writing practice.
Deadline: Oct 27, 2021 - 4:00 pm
Ukrainian Resource Development Centre Accepting Applications for Annual Arts and Music Awards
Date: Sep 7, 2021
Awards and bursaries for young new media artists, writers, or musicians undertaking projects with a Ukrainian or Ukrainian-Canadian focus.
Deadline: Nov 30, 2021 - 4:30 pm
Take part in art & celebrate 30 years of the AFA!
Date: Sep 6, 2021
The AFA encourages all Albertans to “take part in art” this September and rediscover Alberta’s unique and exceptional arts scene.
September is Month of the Artist in Alberta
Date: Sep 1, 2021
During the Month of the Artist, Albertans recognize and raise awareness of the value artists bring to our communities.
Savanna Harvey presents: The Write-In
Date: Jul 7, 2021
Savanna Harvey presents: The Write-In! A weekly virtual reading/writing space open to everyone.
Surveying The Landscape - A Research Study on New Play Development within Canada
Date: Jul 7, 2021
A new research study created for playwrights, theatre companies, and service organizations by Louise Casemore through Alberta Playwrights' Network.
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.
Alberta's 2021 Distinguished Artists
Date: Jun 14, 2021
Faye HeavyShield, Cheryl Foggo, and Vicki Adams Willis receive 2021 Distinguished Artist Awards.