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Link to Refurbishing a Small Press (Online Demo)

Refurbishing a Small Press (Online Demo)

Date: Nov 4, 2020

In this two hour online demo, Michelle Wiebe will go through the processes of how to refurbish and maintain a small press.

Deadline: Jan 13, 2021 - 6:30 pm

Link to Holiday Printmaking (In-Person)

Holiday Printmaking (In-Person)

Date: Nov 4, 2020

Michelle Wiebe will work with participants on printing their own holiday tags, wrapping paper, cards and decorations using a Kelsey tabletop press.

Deadline: Dec 17, 2020 - 6:30 pm

Link to Hands-On Framing Tutorial (In-Person)

Hands-On Framing Tutorial (In-Person)

Date: Nov 4, 2020

During this tutorial, Tracy Wormsbecker will guide participants in how to cut your own mats, and frame your own artwork. All material are provided.

Deadline: Dec 6, 2020 - 11:00 am

Link to Milk Carton Plate Printing (Online Demo)

Milk Carton Plate Printing (Online Demo)

Date: Nov 4, 2020

Eveline Kolijn will demonstrate how to make a plate using a piece of a milk carton, that can be printing by hand or run th

Deadline: Dec 1, 2020 - 6:30 pm

Link to Work of the Week: "Revenant Portrait No. 5 Locked Doors" by Karrie Arthurs

Work of the Week: "Revenant Portrait No. 5 Locked Doors" by Karrie Arthurs

Date: Oct 30, 2020

This week’s Work of the Week is Revenant Portrait No. 5 Locked Doors by Calgary artist Karrie Arthurs.
Link to Now Available | Canada’s Music Incubator's 2021 Professional Development Schedule

Now Available | Canada’s Music Incubator's 2021 Professional Development Schedule

Date: Oct 29, 2020

Canada’s Music Incubator has released its 2021 Professional Development Schedule & introduces Virtual Artist Manager and CMI One-On-One programs.
Link to Leighton Art Centre Preps for Annual Christmas in the Country Art Sale - In Person & Online

Leighton Art Centre Preps for Annual Christmas in the Country Art Sale - In Person & Online

Date: Oct 26, 2020

Online shopping, Reserved Early Bird Shopping Hours, and additional Sunday hours have been added to this annual favourite!

Deadline: Dec 23, 2020 - 4:00 pm

Link to Work of the Week: "Sunset on Boot Hill" by Delia Cross Child

Work of the Week: "Sunset on Boot Hill" by Delia Cross Child

Date: Oct 23, 2020

This week’s Work of the Week is "Sunset on Boot Hill" by Delia Cross Child.
Link to ASA Scholarships 2021 (Undergrad + Graduate)

ASA Scholarships 2021 (Undergrad + Graduate)

Date: Oct 22, 2020

The Alberta Society of Artists awards three scholarships to Fine Arts students in Graduate and Undergraduate Programs.

Deadline: Jan 5, 2021 - 11:45 pm

Link to Call for Submissions | The RBC Emerging Visual Artists Program at Arts Commons

Call for Submissions | The RBC Emerging Visual Artists Program at Arts Commons

Date: Oct 20, 2020

The RBC Emerging Visual Artists program provides an exceptional opportunity for emerging visual artists to develop their artistic practice.

Deadline: Nov 30, 2020 - 11:45 pm

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