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Call for Submissions | McMullen Gallery 2020 - DEADLINE EXTENDED
Date: Mar 27, 2020
McMullen Gallery seeks proposals from practicing artists, curators, and organizations for its 2021-2022 exhibition season.
Deadline: Jun 1, 2020 - 11:45 pm
Our Body | Art Call
Date: Mar 20, 2020
This artist call simply seeks artists and photographers exploring the human form.
Deadline: May 10, 2020 - 11:45 pm
Museum of Anthropology Shop Emerging Indigenous Artist Contest
Date: Mar 13, 2020
The UBC Museum of Anthropology Shop Emerging Indigenous Artist Contest is now open and accepting submissions for the 2020 contest.
Deadline: Apr 30, 2020 - 11:45 pm
Call to Artists | Nooks & Crannies Outdoor Art Festival
Date: Mar 11, 2020
Okotoks Culture seeks proposals from artists to create temporary public art installations in the forgotten nooks and crannies in downtown Okotoks.
Deadline: Apr 24, 2020 - 11:45 pm
Call for Submissions | Final Draft
Date: Mar 10, 2020
The Foundry Art Centre in St. Charles, Missouri, seeks submissions for “Final Draft”, an exhibition showcasing design and illustration in fine art.
Deadline: May 4, 2020 - 11:45 pm
Call for Mural Artists | Beltline Urban Murals Project
Date: Mar 9, 2020
The Beltline Urban Murals Project (BUMP) is looking for experienced muralists to install murals in Calgary’s Beltline community.
Deadline: Apr 3, 2020 - 6:00 pm
Call for Submissions | Perspectives from Within
Date: Feb 24, 2020
This call seeks artwork in any media that critically engages with mental health in the broadest sense.
Deadline: Apr 15, 2020 - 11:45 pm
Call to artists who want an opportunity to present at schools or participate in blog interviews
Date: Feb 24, 2020
Alexis Marie Chute is seeking artists in any medium who want an opportunity to join a list of Albertan artists who want to work with schools.
Call for Submissions | UAH Art Collection
Date: Feb 19, 2020
Western & northern Canadian artists are invited to submit artwork to be considered for purchase for the University of Alberta art collection.
Deadline: Apr 10, 2020 - 11:45 pm
Free Program | Black Kid Joy
Date: Feb 5, 2020
Black Kid Joy is a free two-week immersive program (July 20 to July 31, 2020) for Black youth ages 13 to 19.