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September is Month of the Artist in Alberta
Date: Sep 1, 2021
During the Month of the Artist, Albertans recognize and raise awareness of the value artists bring to our communities.
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.
2021 Legacy Arts Award winners announced at the Mayor's Lunch for Arts Champions
Date: Jun 9, 2021
Eight outstanding Calgary artists have been honoured with a $5,000 cash prize.
Juno-nominated Luminous Voices Releases 4th Recording
Date: May 22, 2021
Calgary’s Juno-nominated chamber choir Luminous Voices' newest CD Twelve Sacred Choral Concerti by Ukranian composer Artem Vedel (1767- 1808).
Announcement | Amplifying Live Music Funding in Alberta
Date: May 14, 2021
Alberta’s government launches the Stabilize Live Music Grant program to help rebuild and reopen live experiences once public health guidelines allow.
Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 5
Date: May 13, 2021
Fifth wave of results of a long-term study to gauge Alberta audiences' attitudes towards returning to live arts and culture venues and events.
The Creative Incubator Initiative
Date: May 3, 2021
cSPACE Projects & the Calgary Foundation respond to the challenges facing artists in the face of the pandemic with the Creative Incubator Initiative.
Federal Supports for Arts and Live Events Workers in Response to COVID-19
Date: Mar 17, 2021
Further details have been announced about the implementation of $181.5 million in federal funding for the live arts and music sectors in 2021–2022.
Budget 2021
Date: Feb 26, 2021
On February 25, the Alberta government announced details of its 2021-22 budget.
What We Heard| Canada Council for the Arts Report on its Engagement for the 2021-26 Strategic Plan
Date: Jan 28, 2021
Read the stakeholder input for the Canada Council for the Arts 2021-26 Strategic Plan.