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EMI LAARA: LITTLE STORIES TO DREAM

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Emí Laará: Where Afro-Cuban identity, imagination, and magic come alive.

DEADLINE: October 25, 2025 - 2:25 pm

FOR THE BIG KID IN YOU

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Film, puppetry, and theatre that inspire us to dream and reflect on social justice, diversity, and transformation.

DEADLINE: October 24, 2025 - 2:30 pm

Artist profile - Paul Reich

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After 28 years of service with the Alberta Foundation for the Arts, Paul Reich will officially retire from his position as Arts Development Consultant - Dance.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2025

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On this day, the AFA is pleased to feature Ancestors (Keepers), 1991, by Dr. Joane Cardinal-Schubert.

AFA Artist Spotlight - Jessica Plattner

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Jessica Plattner shares her experience applying and provides insight into the story behind her work and what inspires her artistic practice.

AFA Film and Video Grant Webinars in 2026

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Nick will be providing tips and other useful information to apply for all project types, helping you develop your funding application and increase your chances of success.

DEADLINE: February 26, 2026 - 3:40 pm

LitFest: The Poetry of Public Art

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Join Edmonton Arts Council on Sunday, October 19 at Boa & Hare, 127 – 10520 97 St NW, located in Pacific Mall for The Poetry of Public Art, presented with LitFest.

DEADLINE: October 19, 2025 - 11:30 pm

300th Public Artwork Unveiling: Meet the artist, AJA Louden

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Join us to celebrate the unveiling of the 300th public artwork in the City of Edmonton’s Public Art collection!

DEADLINE: October 18, 2025 - 12:32 pm

Public Art Walking Tour: ᐄᓃᐤ (ÎNÎW) River Lot 11∞ Indigenous Art Park with Tiffany Shaw

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Join us for a guided tour of ÎNÎW River Lot 11 Edmonton’s Indigenous Art Park with Tiffany Shaw as we mark 30 years of the Edmonton Arts Council and the addition of the 300th public artwork to the City of Edmonton Public Art Collection with a month of 300 @ 30 activities and events!

DEADLINE: October 12, 2025 - 9:30 pm

Public Art Celebration in Churchill Square

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On October 11 from 3:00 - 5:00 pm, join us for a celebration of Edmonton’s beloved child-friendly artworks, "Mischief of Could-be(s)" and "UGO", as we mark 30 years of the Edmonton Arts Council and the addition of the 300th public artwork to the City of Edmonton Public Art Collection with a month of 300 @ 30 activities and events!

DEADLINE: October 12, 2025 - 12:40 am