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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

Beacon Original Art's Fall Art Exhibition & Sale

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October 18 & 19 with over 45 emerging to established artists showcasing: painting, jewelry, glass, photography, ceramics, sculpture and textiles

DEADLINE: October 19, 2025 - 10:25 pm

Call to Artists: MNP Community & Sport Centre Public Art

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The Lindsay Park Sports Society (LPSS), overseeing the MNP Community & Sport Centre in Calgary, Alberta, invites professional local, national, and international artists or artist-led teams with public art experience to apply for Stage 1 of this two-stage public art competition as part of the Leisure Expansion Aquatics Project (LEAP).

DEADLINE: October 25, 2025 - 2:14 pm

Heather Edwards Theatre Space Available

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Are you an arts and culture organization, collective, or individual hoping to bring your work to the stage? Do you want to realize your projects with all the equipment of a modern theatre? Contemporary Calgary is seeking community partners to bring engaging cultural experiences to the Heather Edwards Theatre as well as to contribute to the development of Calgary’s performing arts community.

DEADLINE: October 31, 2025 - 3:15 pm

LitFest: Edmonton Heritage Stories Stories Anthology

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LitFest is thrilled to bring you a selection of readings from Edmonton Heritage Stories: A collection of stories on crossings, courage, and community.

DEADLINE: October 19, 2025 - 11:15 pm

LitFest: Memoir Hour—What an amazing story!

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This year’s memoir hour panel features three stories of incredible journeys.

DEADLINE: October 19, 2025 - 8:25 pm

LitFest: My Weird Life with Amber Dawn: a workshop of weird approaches to personal narrative writing

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This writing workshop is designed for memoir, narrative poetry and autofiction writers, though it can be adapted to any form of personally-rooted writing.

DEADLINE: October 19, 2025 - 11:36 pm

LitFest: Brunch & Learn Panel: On Wholeness, Wellness and Healing

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This year’s Brunch and Learn features a panel of books each focusing on ideas and themes related to wellness, well-being, recovery and healing.

DEADLINE: October 19, 2025 - 8:45 pm