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Call for Submissions | Nextfest Multi-disciplinary Emerging Arts Festival
Date: Jan 15, 2021
Nextfest is looking for emerging artists in any discipline to apply to be part of the festival.
Deadline: Mar 15, 2021 - 11:45 pm
Government of Alberta extends province-wide COVID-19 measures
Date: Jan 8, 2021
Mandatory health measures remain in effect until at least January 21, 2021. All museums, galleries and theatres remain closed.
Artsvest Wraps Up Another Successful Year
Date: Dec 16, 2020
Business / Arts is very pleased to celebrate the incredible results from the 2019-2020 artsvest program.
Now Accepting Nominations | 2021 Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Distinguished Artist Award
Date: Dec 14, 2020
This award recognizes outstanding Alberta artists from any arts discipline nominated by an individual or organization.
Deadline: Feb 21, 2021 - 11:45 pm
Now Accepting Applications | Artist in Residence (AiR) Program on Salt Spring Island, BC
Date: Dec 4, 2020
The residency is open to all Canadian and International professionals working in the arts, in any genre or medium, at any stage of their career.
Deadline: Mar 1, 2021 - 11:45 pm
Free Event | Announcing the Evolution of the Arts in a Digital World Symposium!
Date: Nov 19, 2020
Free symposium that takes a no-nonsense approach to digital technology and will engage our speakers & attendees in a conversation our digital world.
Deadline: Jan 27, 2021 - 10:00 am
Indigenous Leadership | Leading Teams: Governance for Indigenous Councils and Boards - Online
Date: Nov 19, 2020
This will explore the structure & management of a governing body for maximum efficiency with a focus on building foundations Indigenous governance.
Deadline: Jan 26, 2021 - 11:45 pm
Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 3
Date: Nov 13, 2020
Third wave of results of a long-term study to gauge Alberta audiences' attitudes towards returning to live arts and culture venues and events.
Top 40 Under 40 | Edmonton and Calgary
Date: Nov 10, 2020
Meet the moves and shakers who are leaving their mark on their city!
Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 2
Date: Sep 3, 2020
Second wave of results of a long-term study to gauge Alberta audiences' attitudes towards returning to live arts and culture venues and events.