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Gallery Coordinator- Calgary (Temporary) Alberta Foundation for the Arts

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The AFA is seeking an experienced, passionate and self-motivated individual to be the onsite Gallery Coordinator in Calgary.

DEADLINE: July 21, 2025 - 5:59 am

Like a Rolling Stone - Habitat

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Gallery@501 is pleased to present "Like a Rolling Stone - Habitat", a new exhibition by Saskatchewan artist Heike Fink. The exhibit opens at Gallery@501 on July 4, 2025, and shows until August 23, 2025.

Let's Make a Mural!

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This course, taught at Red Deer Polytechnic, is designed to deconstruct the mystery and trepidation around mural-making for new-to-it artists.

DEADLINE: June 30, 2025 - 5:59 pm

Upside Downtown Concerts + Art 2025

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The Upside Downtown Concert Series is back at Casa in Downtown Lethbridge this summer! Mark your calendar for Thursdays in July & August!

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.

City of Red Deer - CPR Pedestrian Bridge Rehabilitation - Public Art Project

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The City of Red Deer is calling for Canadian artists or artist teams to submit expressions of interest in the first stage of a two-stage competition for public artwork.

DEADLINE: July 31, 2025 - 10:00 pm

Henderson Connections - Asphalt Art Pilot

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The City of Lethbridge Public Art Program is seeking an artist or artist team to paint a series of asphalt murals on park pathways.

DEADLINE: July 22, 2025 - 5:59 am

Svea Ferguson: En Salle // Indoor Landscape

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Ferguson’s exhibition showcases her ongoing interest in interior spaces, faux surfaces, and the mimicry of biological forms.

Beacon Original Art - Call for Submissions

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Join our Annual Fall Art Exhibition & Sale on October 18 & 19, 2025

DEADLINE: September 21, 2025 - 5:59 am

AFA Artist Spotlight - Jessica Plattner

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Jessica Plattner shares her experience applying and provides insight into the story behind her work and what inspires her artistic practice.