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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.
Budget 2021
Date: Feb 26, 2021
On February 25, the Alberta government announced details of its 2021-22 budget.
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.
Work of the Week: "Ancestor" by Florence Shone
Date: Jan 22, 2021
This week’s Work of the Week is "Ancestor" by Indigenous artist Florence Shone.
Work of the Week: "Making Faces" Heather Shillinglaw
Date: Nov 20, 2020
This week’s Work of the Week is "Making Faces" by Métis artist Heather Shillinglaw.
Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 3
Date: Nov 13, 2020
Third wave of results of a long-term study to gauge Alberta audiences' attitudes towards returning to live arts and culture venues and events.
Work of the Week: "Sunset on Boot Hill" by Delia Cross Child
Date: Oct 23, 2020
This week’s Work of the Week is "Sunset on Boot Hill" by Delia Cross Child.