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Link to Alberta's 2021 Distinguished Artists

Alberta's 2021 Distinguished Artists

Date: Jun 14, 2021

Faye HeavyShield, Cheryl Foggo, and Vicki Adams Willis receive 2021 Distinguished Artist Awards.
Link to In Memory | Harold Feist (1945-2021)

In Memory | Harold Feist (1945-2021)

Date: Jun 8, 2021

It's with great sadness that the AFA has learned of the passing of painter Harold Feist.
Link to Leighton Art Centre Announces Reopening on June 1st

Leighton Art Centre Announces Reopening on June 1st

Date: May 27, 2021

Leighton Art Centre will reopen for in person visits on Tuesday June 1, following a closure of nearly 5 months.
Link to Juno-nominated Luminous Voices Releases 4th Recording

Juno-nominated Luminous Voices Releases 4th Recording

Date: May 22, 2021

Calgary’s Juno-nominated chamber choir Luminous Voices' newest CD Twelve Sacred Choral Concerti by Ukranian composer Artem Vedel (1767- 1808).
Link to Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 5

Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 5

Date: May 13, 2021

Fifth wave of results of a long-term study to gauge Alberta audiences' attitudes towards returning to live arts and culture venues and events.
Link to The Creative Incubator Initiative

The Creative Incubator Initiative

Date: May 3, 2021

cSPACE Projects & the Calgary Foundation respond to the challenges facing artists in the face of the pandemic with the Creative Incubator Initiative.
Link to Happy International Dance Day!

Happy International Dance Day!

Date: Apr 29, 2021

Today's International Dance Day! Established in 1982 by UNESCO International Theatre Institute, International Dance Day falls on April 29 every year.
Link to Grande Prairie Film Company Launches Community Internship Project

Grande Prairie Film Company Launches Community Internship Project

Date: Apr 20, 2021

Eldritch Media launches a project-based internship program open to high school students & community members seeking to gain film industry experience.
Link to CreateSpace BIPOC Public Art Residency | First National Residency for Black, Indigenous & Racialized Public Artists

CreateSpace BIPOC Public Art Residency | First National Residency for Black, Indigenous & Racialized Public Artists

Date: Apr 9, 2021

Meet the ten multidisciplinary artists-in-residence who will be supported in bringing public art to communities across Canada!

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