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Submissions Now Open | 2021 YYC Music Awards
Date: Mar 23, 2021
The 2021 YYC Music Awards is now accepting submissions!
Deadline: May 31, 2021 - 11:45 pm
Work of the Week: "Spring" by Kenneth Samuelson
Date: Mar 19, 2021
This week's Work of the Week is "Spring" by Kenneth Samuelson.
Federal Supports for Arts and Live Events Workers in Response to COVID-19
Date: Mar 17, 2021
Further details have been announced about the implementation of $181.5 million in federal funding for the live arts and music sectors in 2021–2022.
And the Nominees Are...
Date: Mar 17, 2021
Alberta musicians get Juno nods, and the Edmonton Music Prize announce its top 3 finalists!
UAlberta Press Spring 2021 Book Launches and Events
Date: Mar 17, 2021
Three new poetry collections and a literary anthology are being released by UAlberta Press this spring!
Deadline: May 27, 2021 - 7:00 pm
EPCOR Announces an Additional $1 Million for Heart + Soul Fund
Date: Mar 16, 2021
As a direct response to community need, EPCOR is providing an additional $1 million through its Heart + Soul Fund.
In Remembrance | Bob McPhee, 1956-2021
Date: Mar 15, 2021
AFA Board Chair's statement on the passing of Alberta arts champion, Bob McPhee.
Work of the Week: "Drop City, 1964" by Josée Aubin Ouellette
Date: Mar 12, 2021
This week's Work of the Week is "Drop City, 1964" by Alberta Francophone artist Josée Aubin Ouellette.
WGA Annual Conference 2021: Re/Orientation
Date: Mar 9, 2021
The 2021 WGA virtual conference, held in partnership with the AWCS, is a unique opportunity to learn and connect on your writer’s journey.
Happy International Women's Day!
Date: Mar 8, 2021
Today is International Women’s Day, so we want to share with you two TREX exhibitions that celebrate women artists and their artwork!