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Let It Snow

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Hello Calgary! Join us for our 9th annual fundraising party. Celebrate the season in great company while supporting the work of Alberta Artists!

DEADLINE: November 28, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Call for Submissions: Beacon Original Art

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Artists Wanted! Join Our Spring Art Exhibition & Sale on April 24 to 25, 2027.

DEADLINE: March 27, 2027 - 5:00 pm

TELUS STORYHIVE Video Podcasts: $10,000 grants available!

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Do you have a story? A topic you can’t stop thinking about? Turn it into a video podcast. Applications are now open for the TELUS STORYHIVE Video Podcasts program!

DEADLINE: December 10, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Falling for the Arts at The GRAND

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This season, The GRAND invites audiences to expect the unexpected, with a lineup that spans nostalgic films, captivating dance performances, an interactive courtroom experience where you decide the verdict, a deep dive into cult psychology, and a vibrant Diwali celebration.

DEADLINE: November 28, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Indigenous Fashion Creation Residency: Embellishments and Accessories (Banff Centre)

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A hybrid residency for Indigenous designers to develop experimental fashion, embellishments and accessories through workshop, studio practice and mentorship.

DEADLINE: December 16, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Call for Artists: "Not So Mini" International Print Exchange

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Alberta Printmakers’ (A/P) annual “Not So Mini” International Print Exchange and Exhibition is back!

DEADLINE: November 14, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Beyond the Visual Archive: Calgary Cultural Practitioner Expands His Work Through Sound and Music

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Filipino-Canadian cultural preservation practitioner Rolando Jr. Pepano is extending his creative practice beyond historical visual reconstruction, exploring original songwriting and sound as additional ways to communicate identity, memory, migration, and human experience.

DEADLINE: November 29, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Little Elves

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Blending folk-inspired music, striking puppetry, and dark humour, Little Elves transforms a familiar legend into an unforgettable tale of resilience.

DEADLINE: November 7, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Songs for St. Cecilia

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The Calgary Bach Choir starts its 2026/27 season with a programme of glorious choral music, joined by special guests, the UCalgary Chorus.

DEADLINE: November 22, 2026 - 3:00 pm

Employment Opportunity: Program and Operations Coordinator (Alberta Playwrights Network)

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Alberta Playwrights’ Network (APN) is seeking a creative, organized, and community-minded Program and Operations Coordinator.

DEADLINE: November 18, 2026 - 5:00 pm