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Banff Artist in Residence - Winter 2026
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Banff Artist in Residence Winter 2026 offers visual artists the time and space to engage in intensive, self-directed research and studio practice.
Mountain Writers Intensive 2025
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Mountain Writers Intensive is a three-week residency for writers working in any genre on mountain narratives, environmental journalism, or stories of adventure.
Adventure Filmmakers Workshop 2025
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An exceptional opportunity for independent and emerging filmmakers to turn projects into reality, guided by two of the world's premier adventure filmmakers.
Banff Artist in Residence - Fall 2025
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Banff Artist in Residence Fall 2025 offers visual artists the time and space to engage in intensive, self-directed research and studio practice.
Early Career Writers of Young Adult and Children's Books 2025
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New Writers of young adult and children's books will expand upon their practice in the 12-day, self-directed residency.
Comics and Graphic Novels 2025
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The Comics and Graphic Novels residency considers how creatives use this unique media as a place for personal narrative, memoir, and exploration.
Chalk it Up 2025 and 18th Birthday Celebration
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Celebrate The Carrot’s 18th Birthday on July 19th with live music, delicious food, chalk art, and an Artisan Market! Fun for all ages, don’t miss out!
Budget 2025
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For the second year in a row, the Government of Alberta increasing funding to the AFA by $4.5 million.
Attend The WGA 2025 Conference: Genre and Form Through Time
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Join the Writers' Guild of Alberta June 7 - 8 in Calgary for the 2025 Conference: Genre and Form Through Time!
Unleash Creativity: A 2-Day Online Conference
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Gain new skills, refine your craft, rekindle your creative spirit, and connect with a vibrant community of writers while celebrating the power of human stories.