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Jeffrey Spalding, 1951-2019
Date: Oct 16, 2019
We are very saddened to hear of the passing of Jeffrey Spalding, a tireless champion of Canadian art.
Nominations | Alberta Literary Awards 2020
Date: Oct 15, 2019
The Writers’ Guild of Alberta (WGA) is preparing to celebrate another successful year with the 2020 Alberta Literary Awards.
Deadline: Dec 31, 2019 - 11:45 pm
3rd Annual Kemosa Scholarship for First Nations, Métis and Inuit Mothers Who Write
Date: Oct 15, 2019
Three scholarships are available this year: 1st place $3000, 2nd place $2000, 3rd place $1000.
Deadline: Dec 20, 2019 - 11:45 pm
Work of the Week: "Guarding Pumpkin" by Terry Gregoraschuk
Date: Oct 10, 2019
Happy Thanksgiving! This week's Work of the Week is "Guarding Pumpkin" by Terry Gregoraschuk!
Call for Submissions | Iterance
Date: Oct 8, 2019
The Gallery at Casa is calling for submissions for "Iterance", an upcoming, thematic group exhibition in Lethbridge.
Deadline: Mar 8, 2020 - 11:45 pm
Exhibition | Cattle Call
Date: Oct 4, 2019
This exhibition explores the importance of the agricultural industry to Alberta’s economic, political and social history.
Deadline: Jan 12, 2020 - 4:00 pm
Work of the Week | "Anglican Church at Canmore" by Helen Stadelbauer
Date: Oct 3, 2019
This week's Work of the Week is "Anglican Church at Canmore" by Helen Stadelbauer.
2019 Sobey Art Award and Exhibition
Date: Oct 1, 2019
On view for the first time at the Art Gallery of Alberta, the Sobey Art Award exhibition will feature works by this year’s five shortlisted artists.
Deadline: Jan 5, 2020 - 5:00 pm
Exhibition | "Chris Cran: It's Still My Vault" at Nickle Galleries
Date: Oct 1, 2019
This new exhibition at Nickle Galleries uniquely focuses on this renowned Calgary artist's practice and process.
Deadline: Dec 14, 2019 - 4:00 pm
Stony Plain Photographer is One of 11 Finalists for the 2019 Luxembourg Art Prize
Date: Sep 27, 2019
Jenna Hobbs is the only Canadian entry for this international art award.