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Work of the Week: "Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, 1966" by Yousuf Karsh
Date: Apr 16, 2021
This week’s Work of the Week is "Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, 1966" by celebrated photographer Yousuf Karsh.
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!
The Kathleen & Russell Lane Canadian Art Award
Date: Apr 15, 2021
This award supports a full-time student at an Alberta post-secondary institution entering their final year of studies in visual arts.
Deadline: Jun 30, 2021 - 11:45 pm
Call for Participants | Bloom Project
Date: Apr 14, 2021
Artist seeking participants to collect their single-use plastic for one week, with materials to be incorporated into an installation piece.
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
Self-Directed Artist and Writer in Residence Program 2021 | Caetani Cultural Centre in Vernon, BC
Date: Apr 13, 2021
This residency is a multi-faceted experience that includes opportunities for teaching, community outreach, and interaction with other artists.
Job Opportunity | Engagement Coordinator, CARFAC Alberta
Date: Apr 13, 2021
CARFAC Alberta seeks an Engagement Coordinator for Calgary and southern Alberta. This is a permanent, part-time position.
Deadline: Apr 30, 2021 - 4:00 pm
Request for Proposals | St. Kateri Tekakwitha Academy Legacy Project
Date: Apr 9, 2021
Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools invites proposals to honour the namesake of a new school, St. Kateri Tekakwitha.
Deadline: Apr 30, 2021 - 1:00 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.