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Dancers Intensive 2026 | Apply Now

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This two-week immersive residency offers individual dancers the opportunity to explore and embody the unique choreographic languages of three internationally acclaimed dance artists - Kirsten Wicklund, Marie Gyselbrecht, and Cyril Baldy.

Participants will rotate through choreographic labs with each faculty artist, taking part in daily technique and improvisation classes that support embodied exploration.

Beacon Original Art - Call for Submissions

Deadline to apply - September 20

Join our Annual Fall Art Exhibition & Sale on October 18 & 19, 2025.

Be part of a juried art show featuring up to 50 exceptional artists. Held at the Bridgeland Riverside Community Association, our event offers a professional, welcoming space for artists to showcase and sell their work directly to an engaged and art-loving community. We’re looking for artists who are passionate about sharing their work and who value connection, visibility and a vibrant atmosphere.

We encourage all painters, sculptors, photographers, ceramic, glass, jewelry and textile artists to Apply Now! 

Please visit our website to review an application / contract, our fee structure and much more. 

Deadline to submit is September 20 however applications are reviewed on a first come, first served rolling basis and artists are notified of their participation within 1-6 weeks.

Thanks for your consideration and happy creating!

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Podcast Guest

We at Art and Creative Skills Collective have an exciting opportunity for youth (ages 14–27) across Canada to share their lived experiences on their anti-racism podcast, Children of Immigration. This podcast amplifies the voices of young people who have faced racism or microaggressions, providing them with a platform to share their stories and perspectives.

Apply to be Alberta's next Artist in Residence/Arts Ambassador

Application intake for the Alberta Artist in Residence/Arts Ambassador grant is now open. The deadline to apply is June 16. The maximum eligible amount you can apply for is $50,000. This opportunity is open to individual artists from all disciplines.

Program guidelines and application materials can be downloaded from the Artist in Residence website at www.alberta.ca/alberta-artist-residence-apply.

This program seeks to inspire innovation in the arts and to promote a wider understanding and appreciation of the arts and artists in Alberta.

Artists are encouraged to apply for this grant to become Alberta’s Artist in Residence / Arts Ambassador for a one-year term.

Through this grant, the successful artist will:

  • work with communities across Alberta as an Arts Ambassador to promote the importance of Alberta artists and the arts
  • communicate and share personal perspectives on the artistic process, the role of artists, and the contributions that artists make to Alberta
  • act as an advocate for greater understanding of the realities of artists and the communities in which they work
  • complete an art project that promotes the value of the arts in Alberta
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Media Production Training: Digital Constellations 2026 | Apply Now

Application Deadline September 10, 2025

Program Dates Feb 23, 2026 - Mar 27, 2026

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The Media and Production: Professional Training Program (PTP) combines mentorship and formal instruction to help emerging practitioners refine their technical expertise while contributing to innovative digital storytelling in a collaborative professional environment.

Digital Constellations: Production & Post-Production Residency 2026 | Apply Now

Application Deadline September 10, 2025

Program Dates Mar 02, 2026 - Mar 27, 2026

Overview  

The Digital Constellations Residency offers Indigenous digital media artists, filmmakers, and animators dedicated time and a supportive environment to advance the video and audio production and post-production aspects of their projects. With guidance from faculty and support from our Media Production team, participants will refine their work, create high-quality samples, and further develop their projects throughout the program.

Toga da wôhnagabi: Music Creation Residency 2026 | Apply Now

Application Deadline August 20, 2025

Program Dates Feb 02, 2026 - Feb 28, 2026

Overview  

“Toga da wôhnagabi” (Stories for the future) is a four-week hybrid Indigenous music residency that brings worldviews together from all four corners of Mother Earth. Watched over by Buffalo Spirit, the residency provides musicians and songwriters a transformative space to actively listen and learn from each other in story and song.

Audio Engineer: BMiR 2026 | Apply Now

Application Deadline July 9, 2025

Program Dates Jan 5, 2026 - Jan 30, 2026

Overview

The Audio Recording Engineer professional training program is a continuing education opportunity designed for emerging recording engineers with mature artistic insight, advanced practical skills, and either significant professional experience or a high level of professional training. Learning objectives have been integrated into artistic residency programs, inviting exciting opportunities for collaboration and connection in this redeveloped applied-learning program.

Participants will receive mentorship from experienced professionals, enhancing their technical abilities and learning about new equipment, software, and recording techniques while supporting selected musicians in the Banff Musicians in Residence (BMiR) 2026 program and the diverse recording needs of Banff Centre.

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Emerging Audio Engineers from around the world are invited to participate in our program to expand their technical proficiency, nurture creativity, and elevate their recording abilities in diverse genres of music. Successful applicants will benefit from: 

  • Mentorship by international faculty, staff producers, engineers, and technologists.
  • Experience recording live concerts in classical, jazz, world music, and contemporary genres, dependent on the repertoire of accepted musicians.
  • Developing communication skills and interactive strategies to engage with musicians for an optimal recording experience.
  • Gaining experience in studio recording sessions with diverse repertoire.
  • A deepened knowledge of industry trends and best practices.
  • Networking opportunities with other audio engineers, professional musicians, artists in other disciplines, and invited guests.
  • Access to professionally equipped studio spaces.
  • Materials/assets for professional portfolio.

Requirements 

Applicants should have a combination of formal training and/or professional experience or aptitude in audio engineering. Required skills include:

  • A working knowledge of Pyramix, and ProTools is desirable.
  • A practical understanding of file creation and management.
  • Ability to participate collaboratively and thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Applicants should be able to manage resources, produce to schedule, and multitask effectively with strong time management, diplomacy, and communication skills. 

Please note, Banff Centre Professional training programs are instructed in English. 

  • 100% scholarship covers tuition fees. Additionally, a 50% scholarship offsets meals and accommodation costs

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CALL FOR ENTRIES: 2026 Next Generation Indie Book Awards

The Next Generation Indie Book Awards, currently in its nineteenth year, is the largest international awards program for indie authors and independent publishers. The Indie Book Awards is now accepting entries from independent publishers and authors worldwide who have a book written in English and released in 2024, 2025, 2026 or with 2024, 2025, or 2026 copyright date. For the 2026 awards program, the Indie Book Awards offers 80+ categories.

CALL FOR ENTRIES: 2026 Next Generation Short Story Awards

The Next Generation Short Story Awards is a not-for-profit awards program open to authors writing original unpublished short stories (5,000 words or less per story) in English. Brought to you by the Next Generation Indie Book Awards (NGIBA) and Independent Book Publishing Professionals Group (IBPPG), the 2026 Next Generation Short Story Awards offers 30+ categories, and is open to all authors, even first-time authors, in the U.S., Canada or internationally.