Southern Alberta

The Allied Arts Council of Pincher Creek is a non-profit community arts organization that makes our home in the beautiful historic Lebel Mansion in Southern Alberta. 

We are currently accepting submissions for our 2026 season. We invite solo and group artists to apply for the 2026 exhibition season.

​Please visit our website for all the details, including an updated gallery submission information packet which will guide you through the process. 

Application Deadline July 09, 2025

Program Dates Jan 12, 2026 - Jan 30, 2026

Overview  

This residency provides individual musicians and bands/ensembles of all genres with space and dedicated time to research, create, and develop projects within Banff Centre’s exceptional campus and mountain setting. 

Mark Saturday, April 19th in your calendar as Leighton Art Centre located in the Foothills of Alberta will be holding our Opening Reception for Wanru Kemp and Sean Morel's Exhibition Opening. The reception is from 1-4pm, with Artist Remarks at 2pm. We hope to see you there!

The Southern Alberta Art Gallery is thrilled to partner with Owl Poetry Club for a special open mic event inspired by our current exhibitions. We will open the event with a poem from writer and artist Jordan Baylon, inspired by Lan “Florence” Yee’s exhibition Do Weeds Still Grow in Heaven? after which we will host readings from the Owl Poetry club members and other guests. We invite you to join us to share your work or listen to the fantastic poets of Lethbridge. This event is free for members and poets. Light refreshments will be provided.

ART/Work: That's a (Vinyl) Wrap – From Idea to Install

Curious about how public art vinyl wraps come to life? Join us for the next session in our ART/Work professional development series, "That’s a (Vinyl) Wrap: From Idea to Install," on Wednesday, April 2, at 6:30 PM. 

Manager of Engagement - Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge
Type of Position: Full-time, permanent, in-office
Closing Date: April 17, 2025, 11:59PM

The Marketing & Event Coordinator is an integral member of the Leighton Art Centre team is responsible for creating visually engaging and informative multimedia content that promotes Leighton Art Centre's mission and programs. 

Responsibilities:

Marketing:

• Work with the LAC team to plan and develop print, digital and multimedia marketing, fund development, and membership communications assets.

• Work with the LAC team to research, create, and post engaging social media content.

• Website updating and maintenance.

Created by the friends and family of the late artist Barbara Spohr, the Barbara Spohr Memorial Award for Photography encourages the development of Canadian contemporary photography by providing financial and creative assistance to a mid-career artist making a compelling contribution to the field. 

This annual award supports one mid-career Canadian artist (Canadian citizen or permanent resident) working in photography to undertake a fully funded residency at the Banff Centre.

Description

During this month-long self-directed residency, the award winner will have

Banff Centre’s Spring Writers Residency provides participants with the time and space for creative exploration away from the constraints of everyday life. Writers will be able to delve deep into their creative project, meet with a community of artistic peers, and take advantage of workshops and mentorship opportunities with faculty Eden Robinson, Nicole Sealey, Vidyan Ravinthiran, and professional guest Stephen Motika (Nightboat Books). 

This flexible program with optional program elements allows writers to choose the amount of support they are looking for.