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Meet Our New Emerging Curator: Natalie Gerber

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We are thrilled to introduce Natalie Gerber as the new Alberta Foundation for the Arts’ Emerging Curator.

Call to Artists: Bridgeport Commercial District Public Art Project

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groundcubed and Qualico Properties are seeking artists/artist teams, residing in Canada, to create two public artworks at Bridgeport Commercial District, a new commercial development in Chestermere, AB.

DEADLINE: April 26, 2026 - 11:59 pm

Investing in Alberta’s creative capital | Investissement dans le capital créatif de l’Alberta

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Budget 2026 delivers a third consecutive year of record-breaking arts funding to diversify the economy and strengthen Alberta’s artistic landscape.

Call for Artists - Recycle Yard Mural (City of St. Albert)

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An exciting opportunity to celebrate community, creativity and care for the environment exists at The City of St. Albert!

DEADLINE: April 26, 2026 - 11:59 pm

Everyone Has a Story – Songwriting Workshop in Grande Prairie with John Wort Hannam

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John Wort Hannam, Alberta’s 6th Artist-in-Residence and Arts Ambassador, will host a songwriting workshop in Grande Prairie on May 9 and 10.

DEADLINE: May 9, 2026 - 12:00 pm

'Penguins Fly' Launch Party

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Join us to celebrate the launch of Teren Hazzard's debut poetry collection, Penguins Fly!

DEADLINE: April 29, 2026 - 7:00 pm

Work of the Week features new addition to New Views at the AFA art house

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Dick Averns', Any Day Now is the newest acquisition to the AFA Art Collection and will feature at the AFA art house.

Futurisms Intensive Writing Residency 2027

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Banff Centre’s Futurisms Intensive Writing Residency provides writers space for the creative exploration of the future, from the fantastical, to the scientific, to the decolonial.

DEADLINE: August 19, 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

Deep Winter Writers 2027

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This 19-day self-directed residency offers the opportunity to work away from the constraints of everyday life, delve deep into a creative project and take advantage of a community of artistic peers.

DEADLINE: July 15, 2026 - 5:00 pm