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Call For Submissions: Wild Skies Press

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Do you have a story to share? Wild Skies Press is now seeking submissions for upcoming book titles.

DEADLINE: September 30, 2025 - 2:30 pm

Workshop: Printmaking Sampler

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Want to learn more about printmaking, but don't know what is right for you? Try our Sampler class! No experience required!

DEADLINE: September 13, 2025 - 2:45 pm

ReconciliACTIONS at the Esplanade

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21 Indigenous artists share knowledge through visual forms, encouraging viewers to participate in the ongoing process of reconciliation.

DEADLINE: September 27, 2025 - 10:00 pm

Beyond the Postcard: Cuba’s Untold Stories

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Behind every postcard lies Cuba’s untold fight and fierce resilience. Experience this powerful live show of film, poetry, and puppetry—demanding your attention!

DEADLINE: September 28, 2025 - 5:59 am

The 2025 ADFA Casino Fundraiser Is Looking For Volunteers

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The 2025 ADFA Casino fundraiser runs Sunday, September 14 and Monday, September 15 and we are looking for volunteers. Proceeds earned from our casino are critical for our operations and the casino is one of our key fundraising events.

DEADLINE: September 16, 2025 - 5:59 am

Puppet Power Conference 2025

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Puppet Power 2025 explores immigration through puppetry with talks, shows & workshops that inspire, inform & spark social change.

DEADLINE: October 18, 2025 - 5:59 am

Call for Emerging Indigenous Artists

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The Cultivating Indigenous Talent in the Arts (CITA) program will host a series of one-week mentorships from September 2025 to August 2026.

DEADLINE: August 5, 2025 - 5:59 am

The Common Ground Festival is Looking for Submissions - All Performing Arts Welcome

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The Common Ground Festival is back this year and we're groovier than every. We are looking for submissions for performing arts of all kinds!!! If you've got a thing we've got a stage.

DEADLINE: August 1, 2025 - 5:59 am

AFA 2025-26 Spending Plan

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The AFA Board of Directors has approved its 2025-26 annual budget based on the increased provincial allocation of $34.6 million.

Beacon Original Art - Call for Submissions

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Join our Annual Fall Art Exhibition & Sale on October 18 & 19, 2025

DEADLINE: September 21, 2025 - 5:59 am