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2021 Legacy Arts Award winners announced at the Mayor's Lunch for Arts Champions
Date: Jun 9, 2021
Eight outstanding Calgary artists have been honoured with a $5,000 cash prize.
Work of the Week Celebrates National Indigenous History Month!
Date: Jun 4, 2021
This week's Work of the Week is “Autumn Sky” and “Grand Entry” by Jessica Desmoulin.
Studio 19 | Online Performance Arts Initiative by the Film and Video Arts Society of Alberta (FAVA)
Date: May 20, 2021
"Studio 19" is an online performance arts initiative created to stimulate the exhibition of performing & media arts projects in Edmonton.
Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 5
Date: May 13, 2021
Fifth wave of results of a long-term study to gauge Alberta audiences' attitudes towards returning to live arts and culture venues and events.
Call for Artists | Diversity in Art Initiatives
Date: May 10, 2021
The Edmonton Gallery District is launching a new Diversity in Art program that includes a competition to promote inclusivity within the art world.
The Creative Incubator Initiative
Date: May 3, 2021
cSPACE Projects & the Calgary Foundation respond to the challenges facing artists in the face of the pandemic with the Creative Incubator Initiative.
Digital Business Academy for Artists
Date: Apr 22, 2021
FREE courses for Canadian artists to grow their business.
CreateSpace BIPOC Public Art Residency | First National Residency for Black, Indigenous & Racialized Public Artists
Date: Apr 9, 2021
Meet the ten multidisciplinary artists-in-residence who will be supported in bringing public art to communities across Canada!
Federal Supports for Arts and Live Events Workers in Response to COVID-19
Date: Mar 17, 2021
Further details have been announced about the implementation of $181.5 million in federal funding for the live arts and music sectors in 2021–2022.
Work of the Week: "Wisdom Trail" by Alex Janvier
Date: Mar 5, 2021
This week’s Work of the Week is "Wisdom Trail" by acclaimed Indigenous artist Alex Janvier.