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“From the Land: Indigenous Ecological Art for a New Era”.
Date: Apr 23, 2021
Seeking submissions from Indigenous artists in Treaty 7 area for a physical & virtual exhibition at ATB Arts + Culture on Stephen Ave in Calgary.
Deadline: May 20, 2021 - 11:45 pm
Digital Business Academy for Artists
Date: Apr 22, 2021
FREE courses for Canadian artists to grow their business.
The Kathleen & Russell Lane Canadian Art Award
Date: Apr 15, 2021
This award supports a full-time student at an Alberta post-secondary institution entering their final year of studies in visual arts.
Deadline: Jun 30, 2021 - 11:45 pm
Call for Nominations | 2021 Kenojuak Ashevak Memorial Award
Date: Apr 13, 2021
The Inuit Art Foundation (IAF) will be accepting nominations for the 2021 Kenojuak Ashevak Memorial Award (KAMA).
Deadline: Jun 25, 2021 - 9:45 pm
Call for Nominations | Governor General’s Awards in Visual and Media Arts
Date: Apr 13, 2021
The call for nominations is now open for the Governor General’s Awards in Visual and Media Arts.
Deadline: Jun 1, 2021 - 9:45 pm
Self-Directed Artist and Writer in Residence Program 2021 | Caetani Cultural Centre in Vernon, BC
Date: Apr 13, 2021
This residency is a multi-faceted experience that includes opportunities for teaching, community outreach, and interaction with other artists.
Call for Entries | WildDogs International Screendance Festival
Date: Apr 6, 2021
We invite dance, movement, image, and video artists to submit their dance films until July 18, 2021.
Deadline: Jul 18, 2021 - 11:45 pm
Call for Submissions | Salt Spring National Art Prize
Date: Apr 1, 2021
The Salt Spring National Art Prize is offering 10 prize awards totalling $41,000.
Deadline: May 31, 2021 - 11:45 pm
Call for Submissions | Alberta Craft Council
Date: Mar 29, 2021
Find out more about submitting your work to the Alberta Craft Council for two exhibitions: "Kitsch" and "Coming Up Next".
Deadline: May 23, 2021 - 11:45 pm
Submissions Now Open | 2021 YYC Music Awards
Date: Mar 23, 2021
The 2021 YYC Music Awards is now accepting submissions!