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Link to MOMENTA Biennale de l'image : Call for submissions from Canadian artists

MOMENTA Biennale de l'image : Call for submissions from Canadian artists

Date: Apr 8, 2024

MOMENTA is launching its call for submissions for its 2025 edition.

Deadline: May 14, 2024 - 11:45 pm

Link to Celebrate Spring with Plant Infused Art Class at Gallery@501

Celebrate Spring with Plant Infused Art Class at Gallery@501

Date: Apr 8, 2024

Get inspired by nature to create artworks that explore plant-dyed cloth techniques, springtime embroidery and rose petal bead bracelets at Gallery@501

Deadline: Jun 20, 2024 - 6:00 pm

Link to Banff Musicians in Residence Winter 2025

Banff Musicians in Residence Winter 2025

Date: Mar 26, 2024

This self-directed residency is an opportunity for musicians of all genres to work on their projects

Deadline: Sep 11, 2024 - 11:45 pm

Link to Banff Artist in Residence: Early Career 2025

Banff Artist in Residence: Early Career 2025

Date: Mar 26, 2024

This program is for early career visual artists exploring self-directed themes and interested in cultivating new directions in their work.

Deadline: Oct 9, 2024 - 11:45 pm

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 Workshop: Next Steps in Letterpress

Workshop: Next Steps in Letterpress

Date: Feb 15, 2024

Alberta Printmakers is offering the workshop: Next Steps in Letterpress!

Deadline: Apr 28, 2024 - 10:00 am

Link to Call for Entries: Boynes Artist Award 10th Edition

Call for Entries: Boynes Artist Award 10th Edition

Date: Jan 23, 2024

Join us for our 10th Edition – All artists, all levels, worldwide! Submissions close April 29, 2024. Early Bird discount till Feb 28, 2024. Win $3000

Deadline: Apr 29, 2024 - 11:45 pm