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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

Career Opportunity: Director, Development

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The Calgary Philharmonic is looking for a Director, Development to join its leadership team.

DEADLINE: August 31, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Applications Open: Secure The Bag 2026

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$1,000 grants for eligible BIPOC applicants in Southern Alberta. Apply online by the first week of October 2026

DEADLINE: October 7, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Soundweavings 2027 Intercultural Music Residency | Apply Now

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This three-week residency provides space and focused time to musicians and ensembles from diverse cultural and artistic practices from around the world.

DEADLINE: September 30, 2026 - 5:00 pm

ClownProv The Sequel!

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John Battye and Christine Lesiak team up for this 3-hour workshop to explore how clowning and improv create a beautiful comedy baby.

DEADLINE: August 31, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Bar Staff Member

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As we prepare for an exciting upcoming season, we are growing our Front of House team and are looking for enthusiastic, customer service-focused individuals to join our Client & Patron Services team in the following part-time, hourly role: Bar Staff Member

DEADLINE: August 7, 2026 - 11:59 pm

Career Opportunity: Gallery & Boutique Coordinator

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We’re looking for an organized, proactive, and communicative Gallery & Boutique Coordinator who can work independently, juggle multiple priorities, and play a hands-on role in delivering engaging community arts programming, events, and workshops.

DEADLINE: August 31, 2026 - 4:00 pm