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Work of the Week: "January" by John K. Esler
Date: Jan 15, 2021
This week’s Work of the Week is "January" by John K. Esler.
Call for Submissions | Nextfest Multi-disciplinary Emerging Arts Festival
Date: Jan 15, 2021
Nextfest is looking for emerging artists in any discipline to apply to be part of the festival.
Deadline: Mar 15, 2021 - 11:45 pm
Call for Submissions | Alberta Foundation for the Arts Travelling Exhibitions Program, Southeast
Date: Jan 15, 2021
The Travelling Exhibitions Program (TREX SE – Region 4) welcomes proposals from artists based in southeastern Alberta.
Deadline: Mar 1, 2021 - 11:45 pm
Online Workshop | Self-Portrait Puppet
Date: Jan 14, 2021
Over 8 weeks, you will be guided in the construction of a puppet using a premade mask form and various art techniques.
Deadline: Apr 14, 2021 - 7:00 pm
Work of the Week: "Fifty-51" by Alayne Spafford
Date: Jan 8, 2021
This week’s Work of the Week is Fifty-51 by Edmonton artist Alayne Spafford.
Government of Alberta eases COVID-19 health restrictions
Date: Jan 8, 2021
School-related and limited indoor and outdoor children’s sport and performance activities are now permitted provincewide.
Kompany Family Theatre's TYA Playwright's Workshop
Date: Jan 5, 2021
Let's start the year off right by adding new skills to your writing toolbox!
Deadline: Apr 22, 2021 - 11:00 am
Call for Submissions | 2021 Salt Spring National Art Prize
Date: Jan 4, 2021
The Salt Spring National Art Prize offers $41,000 in awards.
Deadline: May 31, 2021 - 11:45 pm
Job Opportunity | Assistant Professor, Section Head - Drums and Percussion, MacEwan University
Date: Dec 23, 2020
MacEwan University is seeking a highly qualified individual to fill a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor.
Deadline: Mar 1, 2021 - 11:45 pm
Job Opportunity | Assistant Professor, Theatre Arts – Voice, Text and Acting, MacEwan University
Date: Dec 23, 2020
MacEwan University is seeking a theatre artist & educator specializing in both Voice/Speech and Text and Actor training.