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Link to YouthWrite Drawn to Character Workshop

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
Link to Two Alberta artists recognized with the Alberta Order of Excellence

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.
Link to Leighton Artist Studios 2025/26

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

Link to Painting Alberta, an Exhibition and a Book

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.
Link to Recruiting for Managing Director

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

Link to Jasper 1924-2024, Celebrating the works of Harris and Jackson

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!
Link to Spotlight on Arts Audiences - Wave 2 Results

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.
Link to Spotlight on Arts Audiences - Wave 1 Results

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.
Link to Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 6

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.
Link to Norma Dunning wins 2021 Governor General's Literary Award for English-language fiction

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.

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