Visual arts & new media

Workshop: Painterly Printmaking

Instructor: Christina Krentz

Location: A/P Studio

Date/Time: Sundays, February 2 and 9, 2025 from 10am – 4pm

Cost: $265.00

Monotypes are one of a kind prints that combine printing, painting, and drawing techniques with surprising and painterly results. In the course we will create monotypes with and without the press, using both additive and reductive techniques. 

A special holiday greeting from the AFA

Dr. Joane Cardinal-Schubert
Crowsnest Mountain and the Seven Sisters, 1989
oil on paper
Collection of the Alberta Foundation for the Arts


The holiday season is a wonderful time to reflect with family and friends. At the Alberta Foundation for the Arts, we are forging a deeper understanding of our role and responsibilities as Alberta’s provincial arts funder and principal supporter. We are in a period of renewal as we look forward to new opportunities. Whether it is the performing arts, literary, visual, film or video, the AFA’s job is to help individual artists and organizations explore, practice, create and promote their exceptional work.

We have a profound sense of optimism for the years ahead that is buoyed by the Alberta government’s commitment to increase AFA funding to a record-level $39.1 million by 2027. 
We look forward to continuing our work with government for the betterment of Alberta’s arts sector.

Art and Alberta’s artists are at the heart of everything that we do. In that vein, I’m proud to continue the AFA’s tradition of highlighting an artwork from our collection. This year, I’m pleased to feature Crowsnest Mountain and the Seven Sisters by Dr. Joane Cardinal-Schubert. 
This beautiful Indigenous work is representative of the mountain landscape in Southern Alberta. Cardinal-Schubert’s use of color is so appropriate during the holiday season.

On behalf of the AFA Board of Directors and staff, please accept my best wishes for a safe and restful holiday season, Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year.

 

Cynthia P. Moore, Chair

Alberta Foundation for the Arts

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Mitchell Art Gallery Winter 2025 Opening Reception

Celebrate the opening of Sydney Frances Pascal: kw7íkwl̓acwmíntsinlhkan | i dream of you, at Mitchell Art Gallery on January 16 from 5:30 - 8:30 pm

kw7íkwl̓acwmíntsinlhkan | i dream of you brings together recent works by artist Sydney Frances Pascal that explore reconnection with family and culture through relationships with land, water, and language.

The event will begin with a video screening and Q&A session with artist Sydney Frances Pascal at 5:30 pm held at the Roundhouse Event Space, followed by a reception at 6:30 pm. in the Allard Hall Main Atrium. This event is free to attend and all are welcome - no RSVP is required. Light refreshments will be served. 

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24-Hour Cozy Lamppost Challenge

Cozy Lamppost Challenge: Add Warmth to the Winter Streets! 

Get ready for a burst of creativity with the Cozy Lamppost Challenge at Deep Freeze Festival!

We're inviting artists, designers, and craft enthusiasts to transform ordinary lampposts into extraordinary works of art using knitted, crocheted, or fabric creations.

Your mission? Design and craft a whimsical lamppost cozy to bring joy and warmth to festival-goers. From bold colours to intricate patterns, let your imagination run wild and make the streets of Deep Freeze Festival more magical than ever!

Apply be January 10.

Challenge Details:

  • When: January 18-19, 2025
  • Where: Deep Freeze Festival, Edmonton
  • What’s Provided: 24 hours, a lamppost, and a blank canvas for your creativity!

Prizes & Recognition
Impress festival attendees and judges with your cozy creation for a chance to win exciting prizes!
Ready to take on the challenge? Sign up now and add your flair to this community-driven celebration of art and winter.
Learn more and apply today: https://www.deepfreezefest.ca/lamppost-cozy-challenge

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Career Opportunity: Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge - Executive Director

The Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge seeks a new Executive Director to assume a leadership position in 2025.
POSITION: Executive Director
Hours: Full-time, permanent position
Location: In-person, Lethbridge, Alberta
Website: artslethbridge.org/job-opportunities
Closing date: January 9, 11:59 pm

The Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge (AAC) is a not-for-profit, charitable organization that promotes and supports the growth and development of the arts sector in Lethbridge while upholding the values of creativity, collaboration and inclusiveness, professionalism and accountability.

Established in 1958, as a member-based society, the AAC is a multi-faceted organization whose activities include: advocacy on behalf of artists and arts organizations, increasing public understanding of and support for the arts, promoting arts events and initiatives, and creating events and opportunities for artists and the community to come together. The AAC is also responsible for the management of Casa the City of Lethbridge’s purpose-built community art centre.

The AAC seeks a dynamic, visionary and self-motivated leader to assume the position of Executive Director. The Executive Director will report to the AAC Board of Directors and will provide strategic and fiscal leadership for the organization. They will be accountable for the implementation of the Board’s strategic plan; oversight of all AAC policies, operations, services and programs, and the supervision of the AAC management team.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the arts sector and its value to the broad community which will allow them to be an advocate for the AAC and the arts community. They will be recognized for their big-picture thinking skills and will have a proven record of implementing successful initiatives.  They will also demonstrate the ability to support and lead a diverse team. Their superior relationship-building and communication skills will allow them to collaborate with a variety of sector, community and government stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or a minimum 3 years management experience and demonstrated
    leadership in the Arts
  • Experience working with a nonprofit organization; preferably an arts organization
  • Strong planning, organizational and analytical skills
  • Experience working with the media
  • Experience developing and managing budgets and grant writing experience
  • Knowledge of the Lethbridge and area arts sector

Primary areas of responsibility include but are not limited to:

  • Board of Directors liaison and support
  • Leadership, supervision and evaluation of senior staff
  • Program development, management and evaluation
  • Fiscal management, grant oversight and fund development
  • Contract management
  • Cultivating strong community relationships
  • Liaison with City of Lethbridge administration

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume with salary expectations and three references, to the attention of: Hiring Committee, Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge, hr@artslethbridge.org before January 9, 2025 at 11:59 pm. 

Interviews will be scheduled for Jan 21 - 24. Only candidates short-listed for interviews will be contacted. Expected start date is March 29, 2023. A Criminal Record check will be required. Compensation will be commensurate with experience (Salary Range: $78,000 - $83,000). This position comes with a competitive health benefits plan.

For further information, please contact:  Jon Oxley, Board President, by email at hr@artslethbridge.org

The Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge is an equal-opportunity employer. Employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

The Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge acknowledges that we are gathered on the lands of the Blackfoot people of the Canadian Plains and pays respect to the Blackfoot people past, present and future while recognizing and respecting their cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship to the land.  The City of Lethbridge is also home to the Metis Nation of Alberta, Region III.

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Wild Skies Press: Call For Submissions

Calling all Writers: Open Submissions Now Live!

Do you have a story to share? Wild Skies Press is now seeking submissions for upcoming book titles.

Fiction, non-fiction, poetry–we want to hear from you!

Submit before January 30 2025 to be considered for the 2025-2026 season, with early submissions highly encouraged.

Don’t miss the chance to bring your work to life with a publisher that values your voice. 

Visit wildskiespress.com/call-for-writers/ for more details about our submissions process and to learn about what makes Wild Skies Press the right publisher for you. 

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ASA Call for New Juried Members

The Alberta Society of Artists is looking for new artists to join our juried membership.

The Alberta Society of Artists is the oldest society of juried professional artists in the province, providing art education and exhibitions in public venues since 1931.

The Society’s goal is to increase public awareness and appreciation of the visual arts inAlberta. You can support this goal by applying for Juried Membership.

Having an ASA membership is a great way for artists to stay connected with the Provincial art scene. Some other reasons to become a member are listed below.

  • The use of the letters "ASA" indicating juried signature status and an artist bio on the ASA website
  • One group exhibition per year exclusively for juried members in the ASA Gallery
  • Opportunity to recommend themes for future exhibitions and topics for artist talks & workshops
  • Stay in touch with what's happening with the regular ASA members newsletter
  • The opportunity to socialize with other professional artists both in-person at our monthly coffee chats or on one of our online special interest groups
  • ASA Membership card allows for members discounts at many art-related businesses
  • Members (70 and under) are eligible for the Arts & Entertainment Health Care Plan

To learn more and to apply, visit our website before March 1, 2025:

www.albertasocietyofartists.com/2025_new-juried-members

You can also learn more about our Associate and Student memberships available year- round.

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