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Career Opportunity: Curatorial Assistant, City of Medicine Hat

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The Curatorial Assistant position with the City of Medicine Hat is a rare and exciting opportunity for museum professionals seeking meaningful, hands-on work with collections, exhibitions, and public engagement.

Call for Jurors - Elton + Anne Foote Edmonton Visual Arts Prizes

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CARFAC Alberta welcomes Expressions of Interest from artists and arts professionals from diverse backgrounds and visual art practices willing to serve on the Elton + Anne Foote Edmonton Visual Arts Prize jury as an assessor.

DEADLINE: January 12, 2026 - 6:45 am

Call for Nominations - Edmonton Arts Prizes

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The Eldon + Anne Foote Edmonton Visual Arts Prize is coordinated by the Edmonton Arts Council, with support from Edmonton Community Foundation.

DEADLINE: January 19, 2026 - 10:00 pm

Grant workshop for dance

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Arts Development Consultant Jodie Vandekerkhove is providing a free webinar for those interested in applying for individual project grants for dance.

DEADLINE: January 29, 2026 - 4:08 pm

Career Opportunity: Executive Director - Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra

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Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (WSO) is seeking a creative, dynamic, and collaborative individual to serve as its next Executive Director.

DEADLINE: January 20, 2026 - 12:00 am

Job Call: Communications Coordinator - Southern Alberta Art Gallery Maansiksikaitsitapiitsinikssin

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Seeking a knowledgeable and thorough candidate for the rewarding and engaging role of Communications Coordinator. Our team is made up of passionate, friendly peers who are highly collaborative, creative, and supportive.

Call for Submissions: ENVIRON

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Alberta Craft invites submissions for ENVIRON, a curated exhibition exploring how craft artists reveal the environments—ecological, industrial, digital, cultural, and lived—that shape their materials, processes, and meaning.

DEADLINE: February 28, 2026 - 12:00 am

Arts an important economic driver to Alberta, according to new AFA report

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Every one dollar invested by the AFA generated an economic return of $1.76, while every one dollar expended by AFA operating clients generated a return of $22.53.

JazzYYC: Calling for a Director with Financial Flair!

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Are you passionate about jazz and have a background in accounting and finance? JazzYYC is looking for new volunteer Director to join our Board!

DEADLINE: January 12, 2026 - 4:30 pm

Deep Freeze: A Byzantine Winter Festival (Lamppost Cozy Challenge)

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Create engaging, whimsical and vibrant lamppost cozies in the theme of Under The Stars along 118th Avenue to delight festival visitors young and old.

DEADLINE: January 10, 2026 - 10:00 pm