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InFocus Photo Exhibit & Awards

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The 12th annual InFocus Photo Exhibit & Awards

DEADLINE: April 30, 2026 - 9:00 pm

InFocus Photo Exhibit: Open House!

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An Open House at The Red Brick Common celebrating the InFocus Photo Exhibition.

DEADLINE: February 7, 2026 - 10:00 pm

InFocus Photo Exhibit: Opening Party!

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Opening Party for the 12th annual InFocus Photo Exhibit & Awards

DEADLINE: February 4, 2026 - 4:00 am

Kiyooka Ohe Arts Centre - Big Fun Chinese New Year 2026 Fundraiser

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A fun, accessible Chinese New Year event fundraising for the arts while sharing Chinatown’s history, culture, and community spirit with Calgarians!

DEADLINE: February 21, 2026 - 5:00 am

Exhibition, Reception and Artist Talk - "Being and Becoming"

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Gallery@501, Sherwood Park, Strathcona County is pleased to present "Being and Becoming", a new exhibition accompanied by an opening reception and artist talk at Gallery@501 featuring Edmonton artists Garfield Morgan and Tere Cuellar.

DEADLINE: February 28, 2026 - 10:45 pm

Spotlight on Arts Audiences Symposium: Rozsa Foundation

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Following an engaging, sold-out Calgary event, registration is now open for the Spotlight on Arts Audiences Symposium in Edmonton, January 26, 2026 at the Citadel Theatre.

DEADLINE: January 26, 2026 - 11:00 pm

Research Participants Needed! Mental Health in Adolescent Competitive Dance Study

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Researchers at the University of Lethbridge currently seeking participants to take part in a national study focused on adolescent mental health in competitive dance. Both dancers and teachers are invited to participate.

DEADLINE: February 12, 2026 - 3:00 pm

Career Opportunity: Director of Administration | National Music Centre

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National Music Centre (NMC) is hiring a full-time Director of Administration based in Calgary. The Director of Administration is a strategic role that will lead key operational and administrative functions at NMC.

DEADLINE: January 24, 2026 - 12:00 am

Work of the Week: Remembering Joan Stebbins

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In remembrance of Joan Stebbins, former Director and Curator of the Southern Alberta Art Gallery who passed away on December 13, 2025, we share her artwork “Heart Attacks.”

Sports Writing 2026 - Banff Centre for the Arts and Creativity

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This two-week residency encourages the exploration of new ideas in sports writing.

DEADLINE: April 8, 2026 - 10:30 pm