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Artist in Residence puts dance in the spotlight

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Contemporary dance artist Janita Frantsi has been named Alberta's seventh Artist in Residence and Arts Ambassador.

Request for Proposals: Town of Canmore Call for Art

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The Town of Canmore is seeking artists to create public art based on Stories of this Place: Welcoming, Gathering, Inclusion.

DEADLINE: February 12, 2027 - 11:59 pm

Request for Qualifications: Town of Canmore Call for Art

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The Town of Canmore is seeking artists to create a public art based on Stories of this Place: Welcoming, Gathering, Inclusion.

DEADLINE: January 15, 2027 - 11:59 pm

Midwinter with Greenwood Singers

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Celebrate the season with Greenwood Singers and Reverberations Handbells, featuring carols and the world premiere of Laura Hawley’s Lux et Amor.

DEADLINE: December 7, 2026 - 7:30 pm

Foothills Bluegrass & Old Time present our annual Spring Square Dance!

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Come down to the Royal Canadian Legion No. 1 this spring and learn to do-si-do, allemande, and promenade, all taught on the spot - no experience needed!

DEADLINE: April 24, 2027 - 6:30 pm

Foothills Bluegrass & Old Time presents: The Unfaithful Servants with opener The Smoking Toad Revival

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Join us Friday, March 12, 2026. Doors open at 6:30PM, show starts at 7 pm.

DEADLINE: March 12, 2027 - 6:30 pm

Foothills Bluegrass & Old Time presents: Under the Rocks with opener The Haybelles

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Join us Saturday, December 12, 2026 for our annual Holiday Potluck and Concert!

DEADLINE: December 12, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Foothills Bluegrass & Old Time presents: McMillan's Camp Boys with opener Riss Fizzard

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Join us Saturday, November 21, 2026. Doors open at 6:30PM, show starts at 7 pm.

DEADLINE: November 21, 2026 - 6:30 pm

News Release: Distinguished Artist Award increases to $50,000

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The Board of Directors of the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Arts Awards Foundation is strengthening its support to Alberta artists with a significant increase in the value of the Distinguished Artist Award.

DEADLINE: December 5, 2026 - 5:00 pm

'Twas the Night - Alberta Craft Fundraiser

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Join Alberta Craft for festive holiday shopping, light snacks, a cash bar, door prizes, and gift wrapping to make your holiday season merry and bright!

DEADLINE: November 28, 2026 - 6:00 pm