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How to Chapbook Workshop

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Join the Edmonton Poetry Festival Society at The Society of Northern Alberta Printmakers (SNAP) Gallery for an exploration of why-wait-to-be-published-when-you-can-do-it-yourself chapbook production.

DEADLINE: April 18, 2025 - 1:00 am

Let’s Make a Mural!

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Don’t let your art hit a wall — paint it! This week-long course will teach the ins-and-outs of mural painting for new-to-it artists.

DEADLINE: July 8, 2025 - 5:59 am

A special holiday greeting from the AFA

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A special holiday greeting from AFA Board Chair Cynthia P. Moore.

Spring Writers Residency 2026

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This self-directed program offers time and space for writers to reconnect and reenergize their practice.

DEADLINE: October 16, 2025 - 5:59 am

Deep Winter Writers 2026

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Deep Winter Writers residency is a self-directed program that offers time and space for writers to retreat, reconnect, and reenergize their writing practice.

DEADLINE: August 21, 2025 - 5:59 am

Education Specialist

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We are excited to share with you a job opportunity at Arts Commons.

DEADLINE: March 15, 2025 - 5:59 am

Chalk it Up 2025 and 18th Birthday Celebration

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Celebrate The Carrot’s 18th Birthday on July 19th with live music, delicious food, chalk art, and an Artisan Market! Fun for all ages, don’t miss out!

Budget 2025

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For the second year in a row, the Government of Alberta increasing funding to the AFA by $4.5 million.

Unleash Creativity: A 2-Day Online Conference

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Gain new skills, refine your craft, rekindle your creative spirit, and connect with a vibrant community of writers while celebrating the power of human stories.

DEADLINE: October 24, 2025 - 5:59 am

Work in Progress 2025 Award: Submissions Open!

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The Unleash WIP Award offers writers support in the amount of $500 to supplement costs to support the completion of a book-length work.

DEADLINE: July 16, 2025 - 5:59 am