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Call for Submissions | Creative Incubator 2021
Date: Jan 21, 2021
Good Women Dance is accepting submissions for its Creative Incubator series, a week-long creation workshop. It is free and open to all disciplines.
Deadline: Feb 12, 2021 - 5:00 pm
Call for Board Members | Common Ground Arts Society
Date: Jan 20, 2021
Common Ground Arts Society is recruiting new board members!
Deadline: Feb 28, 2021 - 11:45 pm
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
Alberta Spotlight: Holiday Edition
Date: Dec 23, 2020
Alberta Spotlight is thrilled to return for one last special holiday concert to close out 2020!
Job Opportunity | Assistant Professor, Section Head - Drums and Percussion, MacEwan University
Date: Dec 23, 2020
MacEwan University is seeking a highly qualified individual to fill a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor.
Deadline: Mar 1, 2021 - 11:45 pm
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
Work of the Week: "Piano Lesson" by Vivian Herman
Date: Dec 4, 2020
This week's Work of the Week is "Piano Lesson" by Vivian Herman.
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
Alberta-Based Record Label Announces Worldwide Distribution Partnership with Symphonic
Date: Nov 23, 2020
Hurry Hard Records is now positioned to competitively reach the worldwide music market in both the physical & digital domains.