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Career Opportunity: Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer (Art Gallery of Alberta)

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Art Gallery of Alberta is seeking a Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer

DEADLINE: October 28, 2026 - 5:00 pm

collectif9 presents RITUÆLS

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Through music and movement, this programme reflects the intricacies of human connection, embracing the beauty and pain of our coexistence.

DEADLINE: January 30, 2027 - 8:00 pm

Bowline Jazz Quintet: Finding our voice with the gritty thing

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Nat Lazzarotto and Fraser Calhoun return to Congress Coffee Company for the Bowline Jazz Quintet’s second season. Drawing from the music of the 1950s and 1960s, the band will continue shaping a vintage-tinged sound all its own.

DEADLINE: December 12, 2026 - 7:30 am

Work of the Week: Change of Life - Brandon Atkinson

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Enjoy one of two pieces by Métis artist Brandon Atkinson on display at AFA art house and don’t miss a fireside chat with the artist on September 24.

DEADLINE: September 24, 2026 - 7:00 pm

Photography Submissions OPEN for InFocus 2027

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Photography submissions for the 13th annual InFocus Photo Exhibit & Awards is now open! This year's theme is 'Anything Goes.'

DEADLINE: October 28, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Ukrainian War Requiem by AXIOS

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The JUNO Award-winning Ukrainian War Requiem by Axios Men’s Ensemble of Edmonton will tour 9 cities this Fall including Edmonton on November 6, 2026.

DEADLINE: November 6, 2026 - 7:00 pm

Culture Works Canada: Student Work Placement Program (SWP)

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Funding opportunity that supports partnerships between arts and culture employers and post-secondary education (PSE) institutions to create paid quality work-integrated learning (WIL) opportunities for students so that they can develop the work-ready skills that are required to secure meaningful employment upon graduation.

DEADLINE: October 28, 2026 - 5:00 pm

CALL FOR ENTRIES: 2027 Next Generation Indie Book Awards (September Early Bird Special)

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The Next Generation Indie Book Awards is an international awards program for indie authors and independent publishers.

DEADLINE: February 17, 2027 - 5:00 pm

CALL FOR ENTRIES: 2027 Next Generation Short Story Awards (September Early Bird Special)

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The Next Generation Short Story Awards is a not-for-profit international awards program for authors of short stories.

DEADLINE: January 28, 2027 - 5:00 pm

Leading with Purpose (Banff Centre)

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This program helps participants expand their organizational leadership capacity and prepare for the responsibilities that accompany growth, change, and increased accountability.

DEADLINE: November 3, 2026 - 5:00 pm