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Link to Collections Bird Wing Prep Workshop

Collections Bird Wing Prep Workshop

Date: Mar 21, 2024

Hang out behind the scenes with Royal Alberta Museum experts in their conservation labs and learn how to spread and pin a bird wing.

Deadline: Apr 25, 2024 - 5:30 pm

Link to Angry Alan by Penelope Skinner

Angry Alan by Penelope Skinner

Date: Mar 21, 2024

World premiere of Angry Alan by Penelope Skinner.

Deadline: Jan 23, 2025 - 7:30 pm

Link to Monstress  by Trevor Schmidt

Monstress by Trevor Schmidt

Date: Mar 21, 2024

World Premiere of Monstress

Deadline: Nov 8, 2024 - 7:30 pm

Link to Axios: Ukrainian War Requiem

Axios: Ukrainian War Requiem

Date: Mar 21, 2024

World Premiere by Two-Time Grammy Nominated Composder, Benedict Sheehan.

Deadline: Apr 13, 2024 - 7:00 pm

Link to Earth Day Art & Nature Workshops at Leighton Art Centre

Earth Day Art & Nature Workshops at Leighton Art Centre

Date: Mar 20, 2024

Three workshops offered on April 20, in collaboration with the Diamond Valley Sustainable Living Centre.

Deadline: Apr 20, 2024 - 1:00 pm

Link to Job posting - Film Classification Officer

Job posting - Film Classification Officer

Date: Mar 19, 2024

The Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of Women has an exciting opportunity and is looking for a Film Classification Officer to join our team!

Deadline: Apr 9, 2024 - 11:45 pm

Link to Summer Camps & Classes @ Grindstone Theatre School

Summer Camps & Classes @ Grindstone Theatre School

Date: Mar 19, 2024

Summer camps and classes are live, with opportunities for all ages in improv, acting, stand up, clown, magic, and more!
Link to Visual Arts Thematic Residency: The System and Other Universes

Visual Arts Thematic Residency: The System and Other Universes

Date: Mar 19, 2024

This program is an opportunity to unplug and reflect, and to reimagine and explore new worlds of artistic practice.

Deadline: Jul 10, 2024 - 11:45 pm

Link to Work of the Week showcases Harry Kiyooka

Work of the Week showcases Harry Kiyooka

Date: Mar 19, 2024

The AFA has loaned 8 artworks to be included in The Nickle Galleries exhibition of Harry Kiyooka, curated by Mary-Beth Laviolette.

Deadline: Apr 27, 2024 - 5:00 pm

Link to YEG Old Houses & Colorful Travel Journey

YEG Old Houses & Colorful Travel Journey

Date: Mar 18, 2024

Aeris Osborne, the '22 Alberta AIR's latest solo art exhibition - YEG Old Houses & Colorful Travel Journey exhibits at Leduc Arts Foundry

Deadline: Mar 29, 2024 - 5:00 pm

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