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Read the 2024-25 AFA Annual Report

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Read the 2024-25 AFA Annual Report, including last fiscal year's accomplishments and highlights.

2026 Emerging Artist Award: Apply Now!

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Alberta emerging artists of all disciplines in the early stages of their professional careers can apply for the 2026 Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Emerging Artist Award.

DEADLINE: February 18, 2026 - 11:00 pm

Alberta Playwrights' Network: We Are Hiring!

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The board of directors of Alberta Playwrights' Network is seeking a new Executive Director.

DEADLINE: January 13, 2026 - 12:00 am

Mixtape! —Showcased by Auarts ARTS401 Students

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AUArts ARTS401D proudly presents Mixtape — an eclectic showcase of sonically inspired, interdisciplinary, and multimedia works by fourth-year art students.

DEADLINE: December 10, 2025 - 5:45 am

Beacon Original Art: Call for Submissions

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Now Accepting Artist Submissions. Join our spring art exhibition and sale April 25 and 26, 2026.

DEADLINE: March 28, 2026 - 10:30 pm

Call for Artists: 2026 Artist in Residence Programs

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Applications are open for the Arts Council Wood Buffalo's 2026 Artist in Residence Programs.

DEADLINE: January 20, 2026 - 6:59 am

AFA Artist Spotlight – Samantha Williams-Chapelsky

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Alberta’s former Artist in Residence shares her inspirations and what makes her paintings so unique.

Banff Artist in Residence - Summer 2026

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Banff Artist in Residence - Summer 2026 is a six-week program for visual artists at all career stages.

DEADLINE: January 21, 2026 - 11:35 pm

Work of the Week: Remembrance Day and Indigenous Veterans Day 2025

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In commemoration of Remembrance Day (November 11) and Indigenous Veterans Day (November 8), we feature two pieces depicting army camps during World War II.

Born to Be Blue - Dick Der

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Dick Der's artwork, Born to Be Blue, is featured in the AFA art house in downtown Calgary as part of the New Views exhibition