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Link to Beacon Original Art | Call for Submissions

Beacon Original Art | Call for Submissions

Date: Dec 5, 2023

Applications are now open to participate in our Annual Spring Art Exhibition & Sale on April 20 & 21, 2024 - Calgary

Deadline: Mar 23, 2024 - 11:45 pm

Link to Job: Artistic Director, Mann Art Gallery, SK

Job: Artistic Director, Mann Art Gallery, SK

Date: Nov 30, 2023

The Mann Art Gallery, a beacon of artistic and cultural significance in Prince Albert, SK, seeks an Artistic Director.

Deadline: Dec 18, 2023 - 11:45 pm

Link to Visual Arts: Banff Artist in Residence - Summer 2024

Visual Arts: Banff Artist in Residence - Summer 2024

Date: Nov 21, 2023

Over five weeks, participants are encouraged to self-direct their research and time, as well as cultivate new directions in their work.

Deadline: Apr 10, 2024 - 11:45 pm

Link to Banff Artist in Residence - Spring 2024

Banff Artist in Residence - Spring 2024

Date: Nov 21, 2023

The Banff Artist in Residence program is designed for visual artists to focus on their practice in a supportive learning environment.

Deadline: Jan 10, 2024 - 11:45 pm

Link to Banff International Curatorial Institute: Art, Writing, Practice

Banff International Curatorial Institute: Art, Writing, Practice

Date: Nov 21, 2023

Art, Writing, Practice is a residency and public symposia on art writing with a particular focus on experimental forms.

Deadline: Feb 7, 2024 - 11:45 pm

Link to A Q&A with artist Peter Hide

A Q&A with artist Peter Hide

Date: Nov 20, 2023

The AFA sits down with artist Peter Hide for a Q&A.
Link to Workshop: Intro to Lithography

Workshop: Intro to Lithography

Date: Nov 16, 2023

Alberta Printmakers is offering the workshop, Intro to Lithography with Jamie-Lee Girodat!

Deadline: Jan 12, 2024 - 11:45 pm

Link to Workshop: Intro to Reduction Linocut

Workshop: Intro to Reduction Linocut

Date: Nov 16, 2023

Alberta Printmakers is offering a workshop on Reduction Linocut Printing!

Deadline: Jan 8, 2024 - 11:45 pm

Link to Work of the Week honours Indigenous Veterans and Remembrance Day

Work of the Week honours Indigenous Veterans and Remembrance Day

Date: Nov 9, 2023

Acknowledging both Indigenous Veterans Day (November 8) and Remembrance Day (November 11).
Link to Carve it Nice, Share it Twice: Greeting Card Carving and Printing Event

Carve it Nice, Share it Twice: Greeting Card Carving and Printing Event

Date: Oct 26, 2023

Come spend and evening carving and printing your own greeting cards! Create your own design and have it printed on the letterpress!

Deadline: Dec 12, 2023 - 6:00 pm

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