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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 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 Call for Submissions: 2024 Alberta Playwriting Competition

Call for Submissions: 2024 Alberta Playwriting Competition

Date: Mar 4, 2024

The 2024 Alberta Playwriting Competition (presented in association with Theatre Alberta) is open for submissions.

Deadline: Mar 31, 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 Sell your art to the AFA!

Sell your art to the AFA!

Date: Feb 16, 2024

Interested in having your artwork added to one of the strongest, most active provincial art collections in Canada?

Deadline: Apr 2, 2024 - 11:45 pm

Link to Call for Artists: Community and Belonging Fibre Arts Exhibition

Call for Artists: Community and Belonging Fibre Arts Exhibition

Date: Jan 30, 2024

Fibre artists are invited to submit up to three aspirational works that fits the theme of the Community and Belonging.

Deadline: Apr 3, 2024 - 11:45 pm

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

Link to Clocking in for Unpaid Labour Canada Artist Call

Clocking in for Unpaid Labour Canada Artist Call

Date: Jan 2, 2024

Community Art Project Artist Call for submissions around themes of Unpaid Labour.

Deadline: Mar 31, 2024 - 11:45 pm