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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
Moonlighter Film Camp - Women's Outdoor Filmmaking Intensives - From Concept to Completion
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Moonlighter Film Camps, led by professionals in the outdoor film industry, offer a safe learning environment for women and are designed to enhance technical filmmaking skills.
DEADLINE: July 22, 2026 - 11:29 pm
Artist Profile: Sonja Jarrett
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Sonja Jarrett is a filmmaker from Slave Lake who wrote, directed, and produced her movie “Tough Love” with the support of AFA funding.
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 9, 2025 - 10:45 pm
AFA's Strategic Plan is available in French and English
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On this last day of the annual Mois de la francophonie albertaine, the AFA is pleased to share its three-year Strategic Plan en français.
Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 6
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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.
Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 1
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First set of results of a long-term study to gauge Alberta audiences' attitudes towards returning to live arts and culture venues and events.
Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 3
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Third wave of results of a long-term study to gauge Alberta audiences' attitudes towards returning to live arts and culture venues and events.
Alberta Artist Profile | Frederick Kroetsch
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Take part in art by getting to know local artists. Frederick Kroetsch is an award-winning documentary filmmaker working in Alberta.
Vivek Shraya’s How to Fail as a Popstar heads to CBC
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The theatrical one-person show, created by Albertan artist Vivek Shraya, will feature as an original series on CBC’s free streaming service, Gem.