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Grindstone Theatre School's Crash Course Comedy for Kids!

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Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just starting out, this class promises laughter, learning, and a whole lot of fun.

Grindstone Theatre School's Drama Discovery 2 Summer Camp!

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Does your child love performing or being the class clown? Then this is the camp for them!

AFA Artist Spotlight - Jessica Plattner

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Jessica Plattner shares her experience applying and provides insight into the story behind her work and what inspires her artistic practice.

Nominations Now Open for $50,000 Literary Prize

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Nominations for The Prairie Grindstone Prize open on April 1 and will close on May 15 at midnight.

DEADLINE: May 16, 2025 - 5:59 am

Call for Submissions- 2026 Gallery Season Allied Arts Council of Pincher Creek at The Lebel

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The Allied Arts Council of Pincher Creek will be accepting submissions for our 2026 gallery year beginning on Monday, April 15th.

DEADLINE: August 2, 2025 - 5:59 am

Banff Musicians in Residence Winter 2026 | Apply Now

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This residency provides individual musicians and bands/ensembles of all genres with space and dedicated time to research, create, and develop projects within Banff Centre’s exceptional campus and mountain setting.

DEADLINE: July 10, 2025 - 5:59 am

The AFA Celebrates World Art Day!

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We celebrate World Art Day by sharing the joy of art province wide!

TREX Exhibition: Folk Memoirs

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Folk Memoirs will be on display at St. John Paul II High School, Grande Prairie from April 17 to May 14.

ASA Call for Submissions: Nostalgia - Chasing Yesterday

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The Alberta Society of Artists invites all artists in Alberta (must be 18 years of age or older) to submit to the exhibition, “Nostalgia – Chasing Yesterday”.

DEADLINE: July 1, 2025 - 5:59 am

ASA Call for Submissions: Finding Joy...

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The Alberta Society of Artists invites all artists in Alberta (must be 18 years of age or older) to submit to the exhibition, “Finding Joy in a Dystopian World.”

DEADLINE: July 1, 2025 - 5:59 am