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Call for Board Members: Alberta Craft Council
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Interested in craft and community? Share your skills on the Alberta Craft Council Board or a committee—visit our website to learn more.
DEADLINE: May 24, 2026 - 5:00 pm
Special notice - AFA grant deadline extension
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The Artists and Education Project Funding and Community Focused Arts Organizations grants' deadlines are extended to May 5.
LAYERS: The 2026 MacEwan Design Portfolio Show
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On behalf of the MacEwan University Design program, we are pleased to invite you to the Opening Reception of our annual Portfolio Show and to introduce this year's graduating class to the Edmonton design community.
DEADLINE: May 9, 2026 - 5:00 pm
Remembering Horst Schmid, former Alberta Minister of Culture
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Horst Schmid passed away April 4, 2026 at the age of 92.
Grindstone Theatre School - Summer Adult Classes 2026
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Acting, improv, theatre, and stand-up classes for adults. Develop performance skills, confidence, and creativity, ending in a showcase.
DEADLINE: May 15, 2026 - 5:00 pm
Grindstone Theatre School - Summer Camps 2026
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Summer camps for kids and teens ages 5–17. Explore comedy, acting, improv, film, magic, and musical theatre. Build confidence.
DEADLINE: May 15, 2026 - 5:00 pm
Kappella Kyrie Slavic Chamber Choir of Edmonton presents Among Women
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The program will highlight women as composers, poets, and inspirations, and feature works by Ukrainian female composers.
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DEADLINE: May 8, 2026 - 7:30 pm
Congratulations to the 2026 Juno Awards winners!
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Congratulations to all 2026 Juno nominees and winners
CALL FOR ENTRIES: 2027 Next Generation Indie Book Awards
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The largest international awards program for indie authors and independent publishers.
DEADLINE: February 12, 2027 - 5:00 pm
CALL FOR ENTRIES: 2027 Next Generation Short Story Awards
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A not-for-profit international awards program for authors of short stories
DEADLINE: February 25, 2027 - 5:00 pm