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Link to The 38th Chelsea International Fine Art Competition

The 38th Chelsea International Fine Art Competition

Date: Mar 22, 2024

The Chelsea International Fine Art Competition offers an exciting opportunity to exhibit innovative and groundbreaking artwork.

Deadline: May 14, 2024 - 9:45 pm

Link to Workshop: The Nitty-Gritty of Collagraph Printing

Workshop: The Nitty-Gritty of Collagraph Printing

Date: Mar 22, 2024

Alberta Printmakers is offering a workshop on how to make collagraph prints!

Deadline: Apr 21, 2024 - 10:00 am

Link to Visual Arts Thematic Residency: The System and Other Universes

Visual Arts Thematic Residency: The System and Other Universes

Date: Mar 19, 2024

This program is an opportunity to unplug and reflect, and to reimagine and explore new worlds of artistic practice.

Deadline: Jul 10, 2024 - 11:45 pm

Link to EMMEDIA Job Call: Artistic Director

EMMEDIA Job Call: Artistic Director

Date: Mar 16, 2024

EMMEDIA is seeking an Artistic Director. This is a permanent, full-time position, starting ASAP. Open until a suitable candidate is found.
Link to Calgary Art Development Seeks Public Art Director

Calgary Art Development Seeks Public Art Director

Date: Mar 14, 2024

Seeking creative and executive leadership of the commissioning, programming, and community engagement practices of the public art program.
Link to Art Gallery Manager &  Associate

Art Gallery Manager & Associate

Date: Mar 6, 2024

The Carter-Ryan is hiring for a Gallery Manager & Associate

Deadline: Mar 31, 2024 - 11:45 pm

Link to Call for Artists: ‘Debris from Ice and Fire’ Field Survey Workshop

Call for Artists: ‘Debris from Ice and Fire’ Field Survey Workshop

Date: Mar 6, 2024

'Debris from Ice and Fire(DIF)' is a global art project conducted with the support of the ISAC

Deadline: Apr 7, 2024 - 11:45 pm

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 SAAG Arts Writing Prize Call for Submissions

SAAG Arts Writing Prize Call for Submissions

Date: Feb 27, 2024

Submissions for SAAG Arts Writing Prize open until March 30 2024.

Deadline: Mar 30, 2024 - 11:45 pm

Link to Workshop: Photolithography Basics

Workshop: Photolithography Basics

Date: Feb 16, 2024

Alberta Printmakers is offering a workshop in photolithography!

Deadline: Apr 9, 2024 - 5:00 pm

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