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AFA funded authors nominated for the 2026 Alberta Literary Awards

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Winners will be announced on June 5 in Edmonton.

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

Literary Journalism: Memoir 2026

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This two-week residency encourages the exploration of new ideas in the writing of Memoir.

DEADLINE: June 3, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Printmaking Sampler

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Join Alberta Printmakers to learn 4 different print techniques! No experience required!

DEADLINE: May 23, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Work of the week celebrates World Art Day 2026

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World Art Day, observed on April 15, is a celebration to promote the development, diffusion and enjoyment of art.

Remembering Horst Schmid, former Alberta Minister of Culture

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Horst Schmid passed away April 4, 2026 at the age of 92.

Congratulations to the 2026 Juno Awards winners!

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Congratulations to all 2026 Juno nominees and winners

CALL FOR ENTRIES: 2027 Next Generation Indie Book Awards

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The largest international awards program for indie authors and independent publishers.

DEADLINE: February 12, 2027 - 5:00 pm

CALL FOR ENTRIES: 2027 Next Generation Short Story Awards

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A not-for-profit international awards program for authors of short stories

DEADLINE: February 25, 2027 - 5:00 pm

Work of the week welcomes Easter and announces AFA Office Closure

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In observance of the Easter holiday, our AFA offices in Edmonton and the AFA art house will be closed.