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Happy International Women's Day!
Date: Mar 8, 2021
Today is International Women’s Day, so we want to share with you two TREX exhibitions that celebrate women artists and their artwork!
Budget 2021
Date: Feb 26, 2021
On February 25, the Alberta government announced details of its 2021-22 budget.
Office Space for Lease, with Rehearsal Time and Storage
Date: Feb 25, 2021
Workshop West Playwrights' Theatre is looking for new tenants!
Canadian County Music Community Comes Together to Raise Money for the Unison Fund
Date: Feb 25, 2021
Visit Bandcamp to download new song for $5.00 - proceeds from all downloads will go to the Unison Fund in support of the Canadian live music industry.
Local artist Todd Houseman chosen as a Top 30 Under 30
Date: Feb 19, 2021
Annual Alberta Council for Global Cooperation campaign honours exceptional youth leading efforts for social justice and global community-building.
Calgary Pro Musica announces the new Musical Body Break project
Date: Feb 9, 2021
The project is aimed to keep students physically active in the mobility restricted classroom while teaching them about different aspects of music.
What We Heard| Canada Council for the Arts Report on its Engagement for the 2021-26 Strategic Plan
Date: Jan 28, 2021
Read the stakeholder input for the Canada Council for the Arts 2021-26 Strategic Plan.
Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 4
Date: Jan 28, 2021
Fourth wave of results of a long-term study to gauge Alberta audiences' attitudes towards returning to live arts and culture venues and events.
Government of Alberta eases COVID-19 health restrictions
Date: Jan 8, 2021
School-related and limited indoor and outdoor children’s sport and performance activities are now permitted provincewide.
Artsvest Wraps Up Another Successful Year
Date: Dec 16, 2020
Business / Arts is very pleased to celebrate the incredible results from the 2019-2020 artsvest program.