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Vivek Shraya’s How to Fail as a Popstar heads to CBC
Date: Jan 30, 2023
The theatrical one-person show, created by Albertan artist Vivek Shraya, will feature as an original series on CBC’s free streaming service, Gem.
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.
Alberta Artist Profile | Frederick Kroetsch
Date: Sep 17, 2021
Take part in art by getting to know local artists. Frederick Kroetsch is an award-winning documentary filmmaker working in Alberta.
Alberta enters Stage 3 of its Open For Summer Plan
Date: Jul 1, 2021
Alberta is now in Stage 3 of the Open for Summer Plan. All public health measures have been lifted except in specific settings.
Alberta's 2021 Distinguished Artists
Date: Jun 14, 2021
Faye HeavyShield, Cheryl Foggo, and Vicki Adams Willis receive 2021 Distinguished Artist Awards.
2021 Legacy Arts Award winners announced at the Mayor's Lunch for Arts Champions
Date: Jun 9, 2021
Eight outstanding Calgary artists have been honoured with a $5,000 cash prize.
Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 5
Date: May 13, 2021
Fifth wave of results of a long-term study to gauge Alberta audiences' attitudes towards returning to live arts and culture venues and events.
The Creative Incubator Initiative
Date: May 3, 2021
cSPACE Projects & the Calgary Foundation respond to the challenges facing artists in the face of the pandemic with the Creative Incubator Initiative.
Grande Prairie Film Company Launches Community Internship Project
Date: Apr 20, 2021
Eldritch Media launches a project-based internship program open to high school students & community members seeking to gain film industry experience.
What We Heard| Canada Council for the Arts Report on its Engagement for the 2021-26 Strategic Plan
Date: Jan 28, 2021
Read the stakeholder input for the Canada Council for the Arts 2021-26 Strategic Plan.