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Norma Dunning wins 2021 Governor General's Literary Award for English-language fiction
Date: Nov 19, 2021
Congratulations to Norma Dunning, and also to Alberta-based writer Jenna Butler who was named a finalist for an award.
Upholding the value of artists to Alberta | À la défense du rôle des artistes en Alberta
Date: Oct 27, 2021
Proposed new legislation will promote greater economic security, freedom of expression and professional recognition for Alberta artists.
Call for Artwork by Sidney Kelsie
Date: Oct 13, 2021
The Art Gallery of Alberta is looking for artwork by Sidney Kelsie.
Workshop West Playwrights' Theatre - DARING GREATLY - Season Launch
Date: Oct 8, 2021
Workshop West Playwrights’ Theatre is proud to announce its 43rd season, DARING GREATLY.
Alberta Artist Profile | Frederick Kroetsch
Date: Sep 17, 2021
Take part in art by getting to know local artists. Frederick Kroetsch is an award-winning documentary filmmaker working in Alberta.
The Relationship Between Arts Participation and Health
Date: Sep 15, 2021
A recent Hill Strategies study explores the positive relationship between Canadians’ art participation and health and well-bring.
September is Month of the Artist in Alberta
Date: Sep 1, 2021
During the Month of the Artist, Albertans recognize and raise awareness of the value artists bring to our communities.
Statistics Canada study: Financial impacts of the pandemic
Date: Aug 26, 2021
On August 17, Statistics Canada published a paper on the Financial impacts of the pandemic on culture, arts, entertainment and recreation.
Alberta Culture Days feature sites announced
Date: Aug 26, 2021
On August 5, the Alberta government announced the 5 feature sites representing each region of the province.
Alberta Artist's Melancholic Photographs Included in the German Exhibition: Oil. Beauty and Horror in the Petrol Age
Date: Aug 22, 2021
The groundbreaking exhibition is being considered to be "the world's first retrospective of the global modern age of petroleum."