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Call for Submissions: Mainstage Emerging Artist Mentorship Program (Citadel Theatre)

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The Citadel Theatre is calling for submissions for the Mainstage Emerging Artist Mentorship Program!

DEADLINE: September 8, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Stories That Echo: The Artivism Cohort Showcase

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After twelve weeks of civic exploration, storytelling, and creative practice, ECHOFORM's 2026 Artivism Cohort invites you to witness what they've built.

DEADLINE: October 17, 2026 - 11:00 am

Call for Submissions: 2027 Gallery Season Allied Arts Council of Pincher Creek @ The Lebel

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SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENDED! The Allied Arts Council of Pincher Creek is a non-profit community arts organization that makes our home in the beautiful historic Lebel Mansion in southern Alberta.

DEADLINE: September 20, 2026 - 11:59 pm

Call for Submissions: Quenten Doolittle Memorial Gallery (Calgary) - Call for Submissions

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STRICTLY HUMAN is an exhibit that highlights and celebrates the human experience. This experience can be defined 8 billion different ways but we want to know what you find interesting, amusing, confusing and, most of all, fascinating about being human! This gallery will not feature any artwork that was generated by AI.

DEADLINE: September 14, 2026 - 11:59 pm

National policy survey seeking voices from Alberta's creative entrepreneurs

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A short anonymous survey of Canadian creative entrepreneurs is gathering direct evidence for a federal policy submission proposing a new corporate structure designed specifically for creative and IP-driven enterprises. Data is currently underrepresented from Alberta.

DEADLINE: August 31, 2026 - 9:59 pm

Call for Submissions: 2027 KDays Artist in Residence

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KDays is seeking early and mid-career artists and collectives working in visual arts and craft mediums to apply for the 2027 Artist in Residence Program.

DEADLINE: September 4, 2026 - 11:59 pm

Artists Wanted! Call for Submissions (Beacon Original Art)

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Now Accepting Artist Submissions for Our Fall Art Exhibition & Sale: October 17 and 18, 2026

DEADLINE: September 19, 2026 - 5:00 pm

CALL FOR ENTRIES: 2027 Next Generation Indie Book Awards

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The largest international awards program for indie authors and independent publishers.

DEADLINE: February 12, 2027 - 5:00 pm

CALL FOR ENTRIES: 2027 Next Generation Short Story Awards

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A not-for-profit international awards program for authors of short stories

DEADLINE: February 25, 2027 - 5:00 pm

ChamberFest West (CFW), Calgary-based Music Organization, Board Recruitment Opportunity

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CFW presents a major international summer music festival and is building its Board. Candidates with governing experience, community connections a plus.