Literary arts

University of Alberta Press is pleased to announce its annual event Literary Editions. Please join us online on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 from 5 to 6:30 pm MT. Everyone is welcome!

This poetry event will feature readings from University of Alberta Press’ newest collections: Sublunary by Lisa Richter, Nighthawks by Lisa Martin, and Evacuations by Kevin Irie. Our host is Uche Umezurike, author of there’s more.

Arts Council Wood Buffalo, in partnership with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), invites artists and creative entrepreneurs to a two-part interactive webinar focused on the financial and tax side of running a creative practice.

Part of ACWB’s Business of the Arts program, this series offers practical, easy-to-understand guidance tailored to artists. You will gain tools and insights to manage your finances with more confidence and less stress. Whether you are just starting out or looking to improve your current systems, this webinar is designed to support your creative work.

Edmonton Poetry Festival returns this April for National Poetry Month with bold new collaborations and city-wide activations. For its 21st year, the festival will transform Edmonton into a vibrant hub of language, music, and community. From LRT stations to art galleries, performance stages to unexpected public spaces, the month-long festival invites audiences to experience poetry in new ways.

Application Deadline May 27, 2026}
Program Dates Nov 23, 2026 - Dec 04, 2026