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The Shoe Project Special Anniversary Event

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In collaboration with Her Honour, the Honourable Salma Lakhani, join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating 5 years of The Shoe Project.

DEADLINE: April 17, 2026 - 7:00 pm

From Data to Relational Direction: Evaluative Practices for Cultural Leaders (Banff Centre)

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Expand your ability to lead with clarity and integrity by embedding evaluative thinking and data strategy as core tools for learning, alignment, and impact.

DEADLINE: June 30, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Career Opportunity: Director, People + Culture

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The Director, People + Culture at Calgary Philharmonic plays a pivotal role in fostering a positive and collaborative work environment for our dedicated team of musicians, administrative staff, and volunteers.

DEADLINE: April 19, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Calling All YouthWrite Alumni

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YouthWrite wants to connect with alumni to celebrate 30 years of camps for kids who love to write... just about anything!

DEADLINE: July 3, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Artist Profile: Sonja Jarrett

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Sonja Jarrett is a filmmaker from Slave Lake who wrote, directed, and produced her movie “Tough Love” with the support of AFA funding.

Physics for Poets Launch Screening

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Join us for the premiere of Physics for Poets—a debut feature decades in the making, where Galileo’s trial becomes a haunting meditation on truth.

DEADLINE: April 23, 2026 - 7:00 pm

Whisper of the Depths

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“Whisper of the Depths” is a series of oil paintings exploring the most important matters of life and death.

DEADLINE: July 30, 2026 - 5:00 pm

'Only Human' Launch Party

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Join us for the launch of short story collection 'Only Human.'

DEADLINE: April 19, 2026 - 4:00 pm

Career Opportunity: Sessional Instructor, Studio Arts and Art History

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The Department of Studio Arts in the Faculty of Fine Arts and Communications at MacEwan University has an ongoing need for one or more sessional instructors.

DEADLINE: May 1, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Work of the Week: Remembering Eric Cameron

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Eric Cameron, a leading figure in contemporary art, passed away on January 29, 2026 at the age of 90.