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LitFest: Brunch & Learn Panel: On Wholeness, Wellness and Healing
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This year’s Brunch and Learn features a panel of books each focusing on ideas and themes related to wellness, well-being, recovery and healing.
LitFest: The Poetry of Public Art, presented in partnership with the EAC
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Join Edmonton Arts Council on Sunday, October 19 for The Poetry of Public Art, presented with LitFest. Event begins at 10:30am.
Book Celebration – Almost Loved
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Almost Loved, a poetry collection written by emerging poet, Alberta-based author Rena Joy, will be connecting with readers this October and November.
Submissions are Open for the Calgary Regional One Act Play Festival
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The Pumphouse Theatre has presented the Calgary Region One-Act Play Festival with the Alberta Drama Festival Association for over 30 years and we are excited to do so again!
Message from Board Chair Cynthia P. Moore on the opening of AFA art house
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On September 10, I was pleased to be joined by the Honourable Tanya Fir, Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women, members of the AFA Board of Directors and the arts community to officially open AFA art house – a new home for Alberta artists.
Alberta artists celebrated with launch of free art gallery in Calgary
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The AFA art house is now open in The Edison building in the heart of Downtown Calgary.
Calgary's Rita McKeough selected for Lieutenant Governor award
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Calgary based artist Rita McKeough has been named to receive the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta 2025 Distinguished Artists Award. She is expected to receive the awards’ patron in a ceremony held by Her Honour Salma Lakhani, Lieutenant Governor of Alberta on October 4, 2025.
15th Annual Chrysalis Art Exhibit and Reception
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You’re invited to experience the creativity and talent of artists supported by Chrysalis at our 15th Annual Art Exhibition in Calgary.
Southern Accord Chorus presents On The Horizon - a musical journey in support of Bringing Hearts Home
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Join award winning Southern Accord Chorus for On The Horizon. Experience thirty a cappella voices in rich four-part harmony, sharing inspiring songs and heartwarming melodies for an important cause. Special Guests The Five Singing Guys.
New Exhibition - Korean Stories: Rooted in Hanji", Eunju Park and ILang Song
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Gallery@501 is pleased to present Korean Stories: Rooted in Hanji, a new exhibition by Edmonton artists Eunju Park and ILang Song. The exhibit opens at Gallery@501 on September 7, 2025 and shows until October 22, 2025.