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Link to Calgary Art Development Seeks Public Art Director

Calgary Art Development Seeks Public Art Director

Date: Mar 14, 2024

Seeking creative and executive leadership of the commissioning, programming, and community engagement practices of the public art program.
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 Literary Journalism Residency: Environmental Writing

Literary Journalism Residency: Environmental Writing

Date: Feb 20, 2024

This residency, at Banff Centre, is for writers who are exploring, testing, witnessing and reporting back on universal environmental concerns.

Deadline: Oct 2, 2024 - 11:45 pm

Link to Winter Writers Residency 2025 - Banff Centre for Arts & Creativity

Winter Writers Residency 2025 - Banff Centre for Arts & Creativity

Date: Feb 20, 2024

A self-directed program for writers from all creative genres to retreat, reconnect and re-energize their practice.

Deadline: Sep 11, 2024 - 11:45 pm

Link to Literary Journalism Residency - Banff Centre for Arts & Creativity

Literary Journalism Residency - Banff Centre for Arts & Creativity

Date: Feb 20, 2024

This residency gives creative non-fiction writers the time to work on their manuscripts, have consultations with faculty and participate in workshops.

Deadline: Jul 17, 2024 - 11:45 pm

Link to Spotlight on Arts Audiences - Wave 1 Results

Spotlight on Arts Audiences - Wave 1 Results

Date: Jan 29, 2024

First set of results of a long-term study on understanding Alberta arts audiences. Watch a presentation of the report.
Link to Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 6

Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 6

Date: Jan 19, 2022

6th and final wave of results of a long-term study to gauge Alberta audiences' attitudes towards returning to live arts and culture venues and events.
Link to Norma Dunning wins 2021 Governor General's Literary Award for English-language fiction

Norma Dunning wins 2021 Governor General's Literary Award for English-language fiction

Date: Nov 19, 2021

Congratulations to Norma Dunning, and also to Alberta-based writer Jenna Butler who was named a finalist for an award.
Link to Alberta's 2021 Distinguished Artists

Alberta's 2021 Distinguished Artists

Date: Jun 14, 2021

Faye HeavyShield, Cheryl Foggo, and Vicki Adams Willis receive 2021 Distinguished Artist Awards.
Link to Work of the Week: "Wild Rose" by Annora Brown

Work of the Week: "Wild Rose" by Annora Brown

Date: Apr 23, 2021

This week's Work of the Week is "Wild Rose" by Annora Brown.

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