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Link to Comedy Writing Workshop

Comedy Writing Workshop

Date: Nov 27, 2023

Learn 30 Writing Methods over 3 hours in YYC / Calgary, Delivered by life-time comedy writer and comedian.

Deadline: Dec 9, 2023 - 1:00 pm

Link to Online grants for writers

Online grants for writers

Date: Oct 19, 2023

Join Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) literary consultant Brenda Hennig for this online grant writing presentation.

Deadline: Feb 2, 2024 - 12:00 pm

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.

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.
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.
Link to Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 4

Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 4

Date: Jan 28, 2021

Fourth 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 Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 3

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.

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