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Link to 70% of Albertans attend arts events

70% of Albertans attend arts events

Date: Sep 21, 2023

The 2023 Survey of Albertans reveals that 70% of Albertans attended arts and culture events in 2022-23, while 54% participated in arts.
Link to Seniors Takeover Day at the AGA

Seniors Takeover Day at the AGA

Date: Sep 20, 2023

The AGA welcomes all Seniors and lifelong learners for a FREE jam-packed day of programs for seniors, programmed by seniors.

Deadline: Oct 5, 2023 - 5:00 pm

Link to Job Call: Executive Director, Alberta Media Arts Alliance Society (AMAAS)

Job Call: Executive Director, Alberta Media Arts Alliance Society (AMAAS)

Date: Sep 20, 2023

The Alberta Media Arts Alliance Society (AMAAS) Board of Directors announces a province-wide job call for the position of Executive Director.

Deadline: Oct 15, 2023 - 5:00 pm

Link to Benjamin Oswald: The Shape of Absence

Benjamin Oswald: The Shape of Absence

Date: Sep 8, 2023

This solo exhibition of new works by local ceramic artist Benjamin Oswald explores ideas of form and formlessness, presence and absence.

Deadline: Dec 9, 2023 - 5:00 pm

Link to 'Flint & Feather' release their debut single

'Flint & Feather' release their debut single

Date: Sep 1, 2023

Former Artist in Residence & Arts Ambassador (2020-2021) Joal Kamps and wife Lauren, aka 'Flint & Feather', release their debut single!
Link to Sharon Rose Kootenay: Manitohkewin // Sacred Power Made Visible

Sharon Rose Kootenay: Manitohkewin // Sacred Power Made Visible

Date: Aug 31, 2023

Explore the work of the 2022/23 artist in residence Sharon Rose Kootenay.

Deadline: Dec 7, 2023 - 5:00 pm

Link to Aeris Osborne: Alberta Old Buildings with AR Experience

Aeris Osborne: Alberta Old Buildings with AR Experience

Date: Aug 31, 2023

Discover Alberta Old Buildings painting series with AR created by 2021/22 Artist in Residence & Arts Ambassador Aeris Osborne.

Deadline: Dec 7, 2023 - 5:00 pm

Link to Watch now: Building a Collection - Celebrating 50 years of the AFA Art Collection

Watch now: Building a Collection - Celebrating 50 years of the AFA Art Collection

Date: Apr 15, 2023

The AFA released “Building a Collection – Celebrating 50 Years of the AFA Art Collection," on World Art Day (April 15), and is available to watch now!
Link to Introducing Alberta’s Arts Ambassador 2023

Introducing Alberta’s Arts Ambassador 2023

Date: Apr 12, 2023

Métis Cree artist Sharon Rose Kootenay has been selected as the 4th Artist in Residence/Arts Ambassador to promote the value of the arts in Alberta.

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