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Work of the Week: "Piano Lesson" by Vivian Herman
Date: Dec 4, 2020
This week's Work of the Week is "Piano Lesson" by Vivian Herman.
Now Accepting Nominations | 2021 The Eldon + Anne Foote Edmonton Visual Arts Prize
Date: Dec 4, 2020
This prize is open to Edmonton area artists nominated by an individual or gallery/organization located in the Greater Edmonton area
Deadline: Mar 12, 2021 - 4:00 pm
Now Accepting Applications | Artist in Residence (AiR) Program on Salt Spring Island, BC
Date: Dec 4, 2020
The residency is open to all Canadian and International professionals working in the arts, in any genre or medium, at any stage of their career.
Deadline: Mar 1, 2021 - 11:45 pm
Call for Submissions | Beacon Original Art
Date: Nov 30, 2020
We invite emerging, mid-career & professional artists to apply to participate in our juried Annual Spring Art Exhibition & Sale in April 2021.
Deadline: Mar 27, 2021 - 11:45 pm
Work of the Week: "Dark Horse" by Yvonne Mullock
Date: Nov 27, 2020
This week's Work of the Week is "Dark Horse" by Yvonne Mullock.
Call for Submissions | Travelling Exhibitions (TREX) Program Northwest
Date: Nov 26, 2020
The Traveling Exhibitions Program Northwest (TREX NW) welcomes proposals from artists based in Treaty 8.
Deadline: Mar 15, 2021 - 11:45 pm
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 | "The Accident" by Rita McKeough
Date: Nov 13, 2020
This week’s Work of the Week is "The Accident" by Rita McKeough.
Top 40 Under 40 | Edmonton and Calgary
Date: Nov 10, 2020
Meet the moves and shakers who are leaving their mark on their city!