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Link to Call for Submissions: 2024 Alberta Playwriting Competition

Call for Submissions: 2024 Alberta Playwriting Competition

Date: Mar 4, 2024

The 2024 Alberta Playwriting Competition (presented in association with Theatre Alberta) is open for submissions.

Deadline: Mar 31, 2024 - 11:45 pm

Link to Final Tuning 2025 - Dance Residency

Final Tuning 2025 - Dance Residency

Date: Mar 4, 2024

The Final Tuning residency offers two dance companies the time, space, and resources to take their previously developed work to the next stage.

Deadline: Apr 17, 2024 - 11:45 pm

Link to Dance Artists in Residence 2024

Dance Artists in Residence 2024

Date: Mar 4, 2024

Focused studio time in an unparalleled mountain environment, for the creation and development of new dance works.

Deadline: Apr 17, 2024 - 11:45 pm

Link to ESFF Mobile Filmmaking Workshop

ESFF Mobile Filmmaking Workshop

Date: Mar 4, 2024

Learn how to create phenomenal video content and short films with just your mobile phone!

Deadline: Mar 23, 2024 - 10:00 am

Link to Volunteers Needed: Calgary One-Act Play Festival

Volunteers Needed: Calgary One-Act Play Festival

Date: Mar 3, 2024

The ADFA and Pumphouse Theatre is looking for volunteer ushers for each night of the upcoming Calgary Region One Act Play Festival.

Deadline: Mar 21, 2024 - 6:15 pm

Link to The world premiere of Ukrainian War Requiem

The world premiere of Ukrainian War Requiem

Date: Mar 1, 2024

Axios Men's Ensemble is honoured to present the world premiere of Ukrainian War Requiem by two-time Grammy nominee Benedict Sheehan.

Deadline: Apr 14, 2024 - 3:00 pm

Link to The Citadel Theatre presents The Mountaintop

The Citadel Theatre presents The Mountaintop

Date: Mar 1, 2024

The Mountaintop is a gripping reimagination of events the night before the assassination of the civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King.

Deadline: Apr 21, 2024 - 5:00 pm

Link to Budget 2024

Budget 2024

Date: Mar 1, 2024

In Budget 2024, funding for the AFA is increasing to $30.1 million. Read our full statement on the AFA budget.
Link to Okotoks Invites Submissions for Vibrant Public Art Projects

Okotoks Invites Submissions for Vibrant Public Art Projects

Date: Mar 1, 2024

There are five unique opportunities for artists to contribute to the Town of Okotoks’ vibrant and connected community.

Deadline: Mar 31, 2024 - 11:45 pm

Link to Brightly Shines the Morning Star

Brightly Shines the Morning Star

Date: Mar 1, 2024

The Calgary Bach Choir presents an uplifting concert of music that celebrates Spring and the coming of Easter.

Deadline: Mar 24, 2024 - 3:00 pm

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