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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."
Launching the Indigenous Mural Project
Date: Aug 19, 2021
Public call out for Indigenous artist mentor and mentees to participate in the Indigenous Mural Project.
Deadline: Oct 4, 2021 - 11:45 pm
Surveying The Landscape - A Research Study on New Play Development within Canada
Date: Jul 7, 2021
A new research study created for playwrights, theatre companies, and service organizations by Louise Casemore through Alberta Playwrights' Network.
Alberta enters Stage 3 of its Open For Summer Plan
Date: Jul 1, 2021
Alberta is now in Stage 3 of the Open for Summer Plan. All public health measures have been lifted except in specific settings.
Alberta's 2021 Distinguished Artists
Date: Jun 14, 2021
Faye HeavyShield, Cheryl Foggo, and Vicki Adams Willis receive 2021 Distinguished Artist Awards.