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The Alberta Music Action Plan debuts at Number 1 | Le Plan d’action de l’Alberta pour la musique fait une entrée fracassante au sommet des palmarès
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New action plan takes Alberta’s music sector to the top of the charts, boosting talent, amplifying opportunity and turning up the volume on economic growth.
Call for Board Members: Alberta Craft Council
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Interested in craft and community? Share your skills on the Alberta Craft Council Board or a committee—visit our website to learn more.
DEADLINE: May 24, 2026 - 5:00 pm
Special notice - AFA grant deadline extension
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The Artists and Education Project Funding and Community Focused Arts Organizations grants' deadlines are extended to May 5.
Call for Exhibition Volunteers: Ghazaleh Avarzamani
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EXHIBITION VOLUNTEERS for Ghazaleh Avarzamani: Churn, Earn, Burn and then Return
DEADLINE: May 17, 2026 - 5:00 pm
All the Earth's Children - Festival City Winds Concert
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Join Festival City Winds at their last concert of the regular season
DEADLINE: May 9, 2026 - 7:30 pm
Notice of Annual General Meeting: Alberta Playwrights' Network
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Alberta Playwrights’ Network's Annual General Meeting will take place on Monday, May 25th, 2026.
DEADLINE: May 25, 2026 - 7:00 pm
LAYERS: The 2026 MacEwan Design Portfolio Show
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On behalf of the MacEwan University Design program, we are pleased to invite you to the Opening Reception of our annual Portfolio Show and to introduce this year's graduating class to the Edmonton design community.
DEADLINE: May 9, 2026 - 5:00 pm
Remembering Horst Schmid, former Alberta Minister of Culture
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Horst Schmid passed away April 4, 2026 at the age of 92.
Grindstone Theatre School - Summer Adult Classes 2026
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Acting, improv, theatre, and stand-up classes for adults. Develop performance skills, confidence, and creativity, ending in a showcase.
DEADLINE: May 15, 2026 - 5:00 pm
Grindstone Theatre School - Summer Camps 2026
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Summer camps for kids and teens ages 5–17. Explore comedy, acting, improv, film, magic, and musical theatre. Build confidence.
DEADLINE: May 15, 2026 - 5:00 pm