Indigenous arts

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. 

We strive to host thought-provoking exhibitions that appeal to a diverse audience in order to expand understanding of the visual arts in the community. Our art gallery exhibits working artists at all levels of their artistic careers and curates dynamic exhibitions that showcase strong, current Canadian art. We provide a yearly exhibition schedule balancing local artists and artists from throughout Canada working in all mediums.

The Allied Arts Council of Pincher Creek’s preference is for exhibitions that are for sale, however we will consider submissions that do not include works for sale. The AAC has a commission rate of 30% on all sales in addition to paying artist fees. All exhibitions will be curated and installed by the AAC's Executive Director, Kassandra Chancey and/or experienced volunteers in coordination with the artist or group. 

If you are applying as a solo artist and we see potential for a group show collaboration amongst submissions will be in contact with you. 

​The 2026 exhibitions run for 6-8 consecutive weeks and artists are paid $1000 for showcasing their work. 

Deadline for submissions: 11:59 pm, Friday August 1, 2025 
 

En ce dernier jour du Mois de la francophonie albertaine, l'AFA est heureuse de partager la version française de son plan stratégique triennal. Instauré en 2018, le Mois de la francophonie nous donne l'occasion de souligner le dynamisme et l'énergie de la francophonie en l'Alberta. 

Le plan affirme l'engagement de la Fondation envers la communauté artistique diversifiée de l'Alberta, y compris les artistes francophones et francophiles de la province. Le français est la langue maternelle d'un Canadien et d’une Canadienne sur cinq et d'environ 88 000 Albertaines et Albertains, et l'AFA est heureuse de rendre son plan stratégique accessible à ces communautés dans leur langue. 

Pour découvrir comment nous soutenons les arts, visitez : affta.ab.ca/about-afa/mission-and-mandate

English

On this last day of the annual Mois de la francophonie albertaine (Alberta Francophonie Month), the AFA is pleased to share its three-year Strategic Plan en français. Established in 2018, the month of March provides an opportunity to highlight the vibrancy and energy the Francophonie brings to Alberta. 

The plan affirms the foundation’s commitment to Alberta's diverse arts community, including French-speaking and Francophone artists across the province. French is the mother tongue of 1 in 5 Canadians and approximately 88,000 Albertans, and the AFA is pleased to make its Strategic Plan accessible to these communities in their language. 

 See how we are supporting the arts: affta.ab.ca/about-afa/mission-and-mandate

Application Deadline June 25, 2025

Program Dates Nov 17, 2025 - Dec 05, 2025

Overview  

The three-week Indigenous Fashion Runway Residency offers four Indigenous fashion designers the opportunity to build their portfolios and showcase their runway work in a professional setting.

Participants will be supported by the faculty and Banff Centre’s production team as they explore working with models, photography, and fashion show preparation. This residency is a balance of exploration and self-directed preparation for the runway to showcase 6-8 looks.

Designers may apply with up to 2 collaborators. 

Description

This program offers four Indigenous designers and their collaborators will have the opportunity to work together on coordinating their segment of the fashion showcase runway. The program provides mentorship and professional development, fostering learning through hands-on experience, including:

• Developing portfolios and showcasing work in a professional setting
• Working with faculty and Banff Centre’s production team
• Exploring modeling, photography, and runway preparation.

Program Highlights:

• Collaborate on a fashion showcase runway, which will be professionally photographed and recorded with B-roll for your portfolio
• Workshops on lighting, projection, staging, sound design, and special effects.
• Faculty led sessions on: Fashion as a Career, Marketing and Promotion of Products, Preparing for the Runway, and working with models and industry professions. 

The residency will take place in Banff Centre’s Performing Arts Facilities, where each design team will have access to Lazlo Funtek Dance Studios, The Wardrobe Facility and the Margaret Greenham Theatre. 

Requirements

Indigenous designers are invited to apply with a newly featured design line that is either complete or near completion at the time of application, ensuring it is ready for showcase during the program.

• Open to regional, national, and global Indigenous fashion makers, designers, and design companies.
• Applicants will submit a portfolio, along with the theme and background of their work.

Lead Designers can apply with a co-designer (adornment & jewelry), and/or a designer’s assistant to support their design line. Their contributions will be recognized as designers in collaboration. All participants will take part in program sessions.

• Scholarship: covers 100% of tuition fees and meals and accommodation costs

Apply Online

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. 

Learn about the full journey of Lethbridge’s Public Art Vinyl Wrap projects—from concept development to installation. Our expert panel includes KT Wilde, Public Art Coordinator with the AAC, and Suzanne Griffin from Generation Design, plus representatives from Warwick Printing to answer your technical questions. 

This hybrid session will take place in-person at the Sisters’ Boardroom and online via Zoom. Space is limited for in-person attendance, so register today to take advantage of the best experience—networking with fellow artists and gaining insight into the process of transforming urban spaces with art. Attendance is FREE. 

Register here to attend! 

Learn more about programs & events Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge

For more information, please call 403-320-0555

Get your art fix, shop for Mother’s Day or treat yourself to something special! 

Meet over 45 local emerging to established artists showcasing: Painting, Jewelry, Glass, Photography, Ceramics, Sculpture and Textiles. 

Join us April 26 & 27 from 10 am - 4 pm with free parking and admission, draws and no GST. With different artists each day and hundreds of unique handmade artworks, you are sure to find art as unique as you! 

For more Info: Upcoming Show

Bridgeland Riverside Community Association 917 Centre Ave NE Calgary