Call for Submissions

Flower Power: Poster Call for Submissions

We’re elated to share our next call-for-submissions for Spring 2025, Flower Power: Flora of Alberta! The exhibition will take place on May 3, 2025, at Burnt Toast Studio.

10 posters will be selected and curated by members of Burnt Toast Studio, in partnership with The Artist Lounge. All selected designs will have a limited print edition of 30, and the artist will be provided an honorarium, a printed poster and class discounts.

Submissions are NOW OPEN and will close March 29, 2025 at 11:59pm.

Prairie Debut Call for Artists

Bring your music to the Canadian Prairies! For over 20 years, Prairie Debut has helped some of Canada’s finest classical musicians build their careers through touring opportunities.
Both established and emerging artists are invited to apply.
Prairie Debut touring artists have the opportunity to:
-    travel to locations in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba
-    develop and present a full-length concert program

Chalk it Up 2025 and !8th Birthday Celebration

Celebrate The Carrot’s 18th Birthday on July 19, 2025, with an unforgettable day of Chalk-It-Up fun! Watch chalk artists create stunning masterpieces, enjoy live music, indulge in delicious food, and explore the all-ages Artisan Market. Starting at 9 AM, dive into a day filled with creativity, performances, and good vibes. Bring your loved ones, make memories, and experience a day full of joy, laughter, and artistry. Don’t miss out—this is a celebration you won’t want to miss!

More info here!

Sober St. Patrick's Day Open Mic

Saturday, March 15, 2025
Performances start at 7:00 PM
No Cover | All Ages Welcome
Hosts: Bill Werthmann, Rhea March, Marty Siltanen, Braydon Gates

Get ready for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration filled with creativity, community, and great entertainment at The Carrot’s lively open mic! Sip on festive drinks like an Irish Fog, Irish Latte, or Matcha while enjoying an evening of music, poetry, comedy, and more.

Work in Progress 2025 Award: Submissions Open!

Unleash Press

Deadline to submit: July 15, 2025

The Unleash WIP Award offers writers support in the amount of $500 to supplement costs to support the completion of a book-length work of fiction, nonfiction or poetry. Writers will receive editorial feedback, coaching meetings, and an excerpt/interview feature in Unleash Lit.

Guidelines

Submit up to the first 25 pages of your WIP (.DOC, .DOCX) and answers to the following questions in the same document:

Call for Artists: Boynes Photography Prize – Cycle 1

The Boynes Photography Prize is now accepting submissions for Cycle 1: Urban Life! Open to photographers of all levels, this quarterly competition provides a platform to showcase your work and win amazing prizes.
Theme: Urban Life
Capture the energy, rhythm, and contrasts of cityscapes, street life, and architecture. Show us the essence of urban environments through your lens.
Key Dates:
Deadline: March 30, 2025
Winner Announced: April 15, 2025
Prizes for Winner:
$500 USD Cash Prize
Portfolio Review with Award Winning Photographer Gabrielle Wyke

Call for Artists: Boynes Painting Prize – Cycle 1

The Boynes Painting Prize is now accepting submissions for Cycle 1: Light and Shadow! Open to painters of all levels, this quarterly competition offers artists the chance to win amazing prizes.
Theme: Light and Shadow
Explore the power of light and shadow in painting—whether through contrast, chiaroscuro, or reflections, use light to tell a story.
Key Dates:
Deadline: March 30, 2025
Winner Announced: April 15, 2025
Prizes for 1st Place Winner:
$500 USD Cash Prize
Feature in Create! Magazine
Published Interview
Winner’s Certificate
How to Enter:

Call for Artists: Boynes Monthly Art Award – March 2025 Edition

The Boynes Monthly Art Award is now accepting submissions for the March 2025 Edition! This month’s theme is Landscape, inviting artists to explore the beauty of natural and urban environments through their creative lens. From breathtaking vistas to abstract interpretations of place, we want to see how you bring landscapes to life in your art.
Awards & Recognition:
1st Place Winner Receives:
$250 USD Cash Prize
Published Interview & Feature
Winner’s Certificate
Global Exposure
Key Dates:
Deadline: March 30, 2025
Winner Announcement: April 10, 2025

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