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Terrie Shaw's Book Launch: Garden Journey

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Please join us for the launch of Terrie Shaw’s book: Garden Journey: Stories, Sketches, and Recipes.

Working as a Writer: From Side-Passion to Professional Practice

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A deep dive into essential strategies that every writer needs to thrive in today's literary landscape

Summer Art Camps at Central Lions!

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The City Arts Centre is running summer art camps at Central Lions Recreation Centre for kids aged 4 to 12. Choose from poetry and dance camps!

YouthWrite Summer Camp in Edmonton

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Camp for kids who like to write... just about anything!

Nominations Now Open for $50,000 Literary Prize

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Nominations for The Prairie Grindstone Prize open on April 1 and will close on May 15 at midnight.

DEADLINE: May 16, 2025 - 5:59 am

WordsWorth Writing Residency For Young Artists Open For Registration

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WordsWorth is a week-long sleepover creative writing residency for young artists who believe in the power of words and storytelling. Join us July 13-18 or 20-25 at Red Deer Polytechnic.

DEADLINE: July 13, 2025 - 5:59 am

AFA's Strategic Plan is available in French and English

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On this last day of the annual Mois de la francophonie albertaine, the AFA is pleased to share its three-year Strategic Plan en français.

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

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