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Link to  ICAI Exhibition: 'Hope and Love for Humanity' by Fadi Alkhouri

ICAI Exhibition: 'Hope and Love for Humanity' by Fadi Alkhouri

Date: Mar 6, 2024

Join us at the Central Library in Calgary, AB, Canada for the opening of the ICAI Exhibition Hope and Love for Humanity

Deadline: Apr 6, 2024 - 3:00 pm

Link to Call for Artists: ‘Debris from Ice and Fire’ Field Survey Workshop

Call for Artists: ‘Debris from Ice and Fire’ Field Survey Workshop

Date: Mar 6, 2024

'Debris from Ice and Fire(DIF)' is a global art project conducted with the support of the ISAC

Deadline: Apr 7, 2024 - 11:45 pm

Link to Call for Submissions: 2024 Alberta Playwriting Competition

Call for Submissions: 2024 Alberta Playwriting Competition

Date: Mar 4, 2024

The 2024 Alberta Playwriting Competition (presented in association with Theatre Alberta) is open for submissions.

Deadline: Mar 31, 2024 - 11:45 pm

Link to Final Tuning 2025 - Dance Residency

Final Tuning 2025 - Dance Residency

Date: Mar 4, 2024

The Final Tuning residency offers two dance companies the time, space, and resources to take their previously developed work to the next stage.

Deadline: Apr 17, 2024 - 11:45 pm

Link to Dance Artists in Residence 2024

Dance Artists in Residence 2024

Date: Mar 4, 2024

Focused studio time in an unparalleled mountain environment, for the creation and development of new dance works.

Deadline: Apr 17, 2024 - 11:45 pm

Link to The world premiere of Ukrainian War Requiem

The world premiere of Ukrainian War Requiem

Date: Mar 1, 2024

Axios Men's Ensemble is honoured to present the world premiere of Ukrainian War Requiem by two-time Grammy nominee Benedict Sheehan.

Deadline: Apr 14, 2024 - 3:00 pm

Link to The Citadel Theatre presents The Mountaintop

The Citadel Theatre presents The Mountaintop

Date: Mar 1, 2024

The Mountaintop is a gripping reimagination of events the night before the assassination of the civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King.

Deadline: Apr 21, 2024 - 5:00 pm

Link to Budget 2024

Budget 2024

Date: Mar 1, 2024

In Budget 2024, funding for the AFA is increasing to $30.1 million. Read our full statement on the AFA budget.
Link to Okotoks Invites Submissions for Vibrant Public Art Projects

Okotoks Invites Submissions for Vibrant Public Art Projects

Date: Mar 1, 2024

There are five unique opportunities for artists to contribute to the Town of Okotoks’ vibrant and connected community.

Deadline: Mar 31, 2024 - 11:45 pm

Link to Work of the Week selection inspired by Pink Shirt Day

Work of the Week selection inspired by Pink Shirt Day

Date: Feb 28, 2024

Pink Shirt Day is a significant day that raises awareness about bullying.

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