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Banff Artist in Residence Late Spring 2020
Date: Nov 14, 2019
This is designed for visual artists exploring self-directed research themes, experimenting with production techniques, & cultivating new directions.
Deadline: Jan 22, 2020 - 11:45 pm
Edmonton Screen Industries Office Launches Edmonton Screen Media Fund
Date: Nov 13, 2019
The $4 million Edmonton Screen Media Fund will support eligible screen media projects and and ventures through loans or investments.
John Murrell, 1945-2019
Date: Nov 13, 2019
We are very saddened to hear of the passing of renowned Calgary playwright John Murrell.
Work of the Week: "Poppy #1" by Thomas Wong
Date: Nov 12, 2019
This week’s Work of the Week is "Poppy #1" by Thomas Wong in honour of Remembrance Day.
Call for Submissions | Beacon Original Art
Date: Nov 8, 2019
Book a juried Spring 2020 Art Exhibition & Sale now and start creating!
Deadline: Mar 21, 2020 - 11:45 pm
Call for Submissions | Nextfest 2020 – Theatre Submissions
Date: Nov 7, 2019
The Nextfest Arts Company invites emerging artists to submit for Nextfest 2020. Nextfest is a multi-disciplinary emerging arts festival in Edmonton.
Deadline: Jan 25, 2020 - 11:45 pm
Work of the Week: "Nature...Who Needs It?" by Kimowan Metchewais (Kim McLain)
Date: Nov 1, 2019
This week’s Work of the Week is "Nature…Who Needs It?" by Kimowan Metchewais (Kim McLain).
Black and White Ball
Date: Oct 28, 2019
Mark your calendar now for one of the hottest parties of the year - Decidedly Jazz Dancework’s annual fundraiser the Black & White Ball!
Deadline: Mar 14, 2020 - 8:00 pm
Dance Performance | Beautiful Noise
Date: Oct 28, 2019
Eleven dancers and five musicians move through a physical, visceral, groove-informed new work created by Kimberley Cooper.
Deadline: May 10, 2020 - 7:00 pm
Performance | Juliet and Romeo
Date: Oct 28, 2019
Decidedly Jazz Danceworks remounts its hit that re-imagines the celebrated story of two star-crossed lovers, with music & dance in true DJD style.