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Sculptors’ Association of Alberta | Pivot Point Show and Sale
Date: Apr 29, 2021
Pivot Point is the Sculptors’ Association of Alberta’s (SAA) first-ever on-line show and sale May 1-31, 2021.
Deadline: May 31, 2021 - 11:45 pm
Happy International Dance Day!
Date: Apr 29, 2021
Today's International Dance Day! Established in 1982 by UNESCO International Theatre Institute, International Dance Day falls on April 29 every year.
Northwest Fest International Documentary Festival 2021
Date: Apr 27, 2021
This year, the festival will be held virtually from May 6-16, 2021. We invite you to join us in our festival screening!
WordsWorth Presents: Circuit Tree 2.0
Date: Apr 22, 2021
An online summer creative writing residency for youth aged 11-19.
Exhibition | Leighton Art Centre's 19th Annual Juried Members Show
Date: Apr 21, 2021
With 102 pieces by 69 artists selected, the LAC's 19th Annual Juried Members Show is a fresh & exciting visual treat.
Up Close: Stories, objects, and ideas from beyond the galleries
Date: Apr 19, 2021
Introducing Up Close: Stories, objects, and ideas from beyond the galleries, a Royal Alberta Museum virtual talk series.
Online Workshop | Self-Portrait Puppet
Date: Apr 15, 2021
Create a self-portrait based puppet over 8 weeks in this award-winning program. Participate in drama exercises, group discussions, and sharing!
Artist in Residence sings for Albertans and Artists
Date: Mar 26, 2021
A free online video concert - "Joal Kamps - Backstage & Up Close" - will be available starting on March 26 at 1 p.m.
UAlberta Press Spring 2021 Book Launches and Events
Date: Mar 17, 2021
Three new poetry collections and a literary anthology are being released by UAlberta Press this spring!
Deadline: May 27, 2021 - 7:00 pm
WGA Annual Conference 2021: Re/Orientation
Date: Mar 9, 2021
The 2021 WGA virtual conference, held in partnership with the AWCS, is a unique opportunity to learn and connect on your writer’s journey.