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Work of the Week: "Drop City, 1964" by Josée Aubin Ouellette
Date: Mar 12, 2021
This week's Work of the Week is "Drop City, 1964" by Alberta Francophone artist Josée Aubin Ouellette.
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.
Work of the Week: "Blue Picture Stand" by Sidney Kelsie
Date: Feb 26, 2021
This week’s Work of the Week is "Blue Picture Stand" by Sidney Kelsie.
Open Call for Submissions | Lebel Mansion Gallery 2022 Exhibition Season
Date: Feb 19, 2021
The Allied Arts Council of Pincher Creek invites submissions from artists & artist groups for the 2022 exhibition season in the Lebel Mansion Gallery.
Deadline: Aug 1, 2021 - 11:45 pm
Work of the Week: "Ox and Cart" by George Markel
Date: Feb 12, 2021
This week’s Work of the Week is "Ox and Cart" by George Markel.
Open Call | Leighton Art Centre 2022 Exhibition Season
Date: Feb 8, 2021
Leighton Art Centre seeks submissions for solo or group exhibitions for its 2022 exhibition season.
Deadline: Jul 5, 2021 - 12:00 pm
Work of the Week: "Cold Night at the Yards" by Stan Phelps
Date: Feb 5, 2021
This week's Work of the Week is "Cold Night at the Yards" by Stan Phelps.
Work of the Week: "Song of the Wolf" by Jeannette Northey
Date: Jan 29, 2021
This week’s Work of the Week is "Song of the Wolf" by Jeannette Northey.
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.