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Artivism Cohort: Join Our Prairie Retreat

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Join us September 1 to 3 for a free three-day retreat.

DEADLINE: August 23, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Stories That Echo: The Artivism Cohort Showcase

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After twelve weeks of civic exploration, storytelling, and creative practice, ECHOFORM's 2026 Artivism Cohort invites you to witness what they've built.

DEADLINE: October 17, 2026 - 11:00 am

Career Opportunity: Presenting Associate

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As part of the Programming team, this role supports the delivery of Werklund Centre Presents programming, including artist services, contracts, event coordination, hospitality, and programming administration.

DEADLINE: August 24, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Citadel Theatre is hiring an Assistant Head Stage Carpenter!

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The Citadel Theatre is seeking to hire an Assistant Head Stage Carpenter. Deadline to apply: Aug 31, 2026.

DEADLINE: August 31, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Dog audition call for Sandy (ANNIE) - Citadel Theatre

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The Citadel Theatre is looking for a large shaggy dog to play Sandy in ANNIE!

DEADLINE: September 10, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Call for Submissions: 2027 Gallery Season Allied Arts Council of Pincher Creek @ The Lebel

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SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENDED! The Allied Arts Council of Pincher Creek is a non-profit community arts organization that makes our home in the beautiful historic Lebel Mansion in southern Alberta.

DEADLINE: September 20, 2026 - 11:59 pm

Call for Submissions: Quenten Doolittle Memorial Gallery (Calgary) - Call for Submissions

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STRICTLY HUMAN is an exhibit that highlights and celebrates the human experience. This experience can be defined 8 billion different ways but we want to know what you find interesting, amusing, confusing and, most of all, fascinating about being human! This gallery will not feature any artwork that was generated by AI.

DEADLINE: September 14, 2026 - 11:59 pm

Career Opportunity: Theatre Technical Staff, Faculty of Fine Arts

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The University of Lethbridge Faculty of Fine Arts is accepting applications for two Theatre Technical Staff positions. Both positions are 0.67 FTE, AUPE 10, with full-time work expected from September through April.

DEADLINE: August 16, 2026 - 5:00 pm

National policy survey seeking voices from Alberta's creative entrepreneurs

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A short anonymous survey of Canadian creative entrepreneurs is gathering direct evidence for a federal policy submission proposing a new corporate structure designed specifically for creative and IP-driven enterprises. Data is currently underrepresented from Alberta.

DEADLINE: August 31, 2026 - 9:59 pm

Career Opportunity: Coordinator, Entertainment & Events

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Join the City of Medicine Hat as a Coordinator, Entertainment & Events.

DEADLINE: August 23, 2026 - 5:00 pm