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Behind the scenes: conserving Katie Ohe's sculpture Day and Night

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Experience the unseen side of art conservation through film, stories and a guided exhibition tour of Katie Ohe’s enduring work at Devonian Gardens.

DEADLINE: November 26, 2025 - 2:00 am

Exhibition, Reception and Artist Talk - "Ink Horizons: East to West"

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Gallery@501 presents “Ink Horizons: East to West,” an exhibition by Dan Xu and an invitation for a reception on Saturday, November 15 from 1pm – 3pm.

DEADLINE: December 21, 2025 - 12:30 am

Born to Be Blue - Dick Der

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Dick Der's artwork, Born to Be Blue, is featured in the AFA art house in downtown Calgary as part of the New Views exhibition

Artist Talk with Samantha Williams-Chapelsky

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An AFA art house After Hours Event - November 6 at 5 pm.

Workshop: Holiday Printed Stockings

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Get creative this season! Join surface designer Natalie Gerber to learn silkscreen printing and make your own one-of-a-kind holiday stocking!

DEADLINE: December 7, 2025 - 1:20 am

2026 Alberta Summer Games - Call for entries - Giftware

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Strathcona County is seeking handmade or artist designed items that will be used to thank and recognize key contributors of the 2026 Alberta Summer Games.

DEADLINE: January 16, 2026 - 3:30 pm

2026 Alberta Summer Games Mural Jam - Call for Artists

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Strathcona County invites individual artists and artist teams to participate in a live mural jam coinciding with the 2026 Alberta Summer Games.

DEADLINE: December 8, 2025 - 11:30 pm

Carve it Nice, Share it Twice

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Come join us for an evening or an afternoon to carve and print your own set of greeting cards on either Wednesday, November 12, Saturday, November 15, or Saturday, November 29, 2025!

DEADLINE: November 30, 2025 - 3:50 am

Workshop: Painterly Printmaking

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Come learn how to make painterly prints with motive!

DEADLINE: November 24, 2025 - 12:25 am

Workshop: Introduction to Etching

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Come learn how to make etching prints. No experience required!

DEADLINE: November 18, 2025 - 4:40 pm