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Theatre Producer Intensive 2025 | Apply Now

Application Deadline May 14, 2025

Program Dates Sep 11, 2025 - Oct 18, 2025

The Producer role is dynamic and adapts to the needs of each project, beginning with collaboration between management and creative teams throughout the entire process. From building teams and development to negotiations, scheduling, production, even co-production and touring, Producers are deeply involved in many aspects of theatre creation.

Prairie Art Network Institute 2025

Building on the impactful presentations and dialogues held at the 2023 Prairie Art Institute in Regina, we are excited to announce the upcoming Prairie Art Network Institute, scheduled for June 25–27, 2025, in Calgary.

This year’s Institute will take place at the Alberta University of the Arts, with the support of partner institutions across Alberta. We will continue to provide a platform for exchanging pedagogical, curatorial, and research strategies that respond to the transformations specific to the Prairie context while also highlighting the art and culture emerging from local communities.

Sessions will include the following panels;

  • Creative Visions of the Land
  • Teaching Art History in the Prairies
  • Curating and Communities in the Prairies
  • Crafting the Prairie: Expanding Possibilities
  • Artists, Transformation, and Change in Prairie Environments Since 2000

Details about the Keynote speaker will be announced in early June.
Register for early bird tickets now! 

For further information, check out  Prairie Art Network Institute 2025
Find us at Illingworth Kerr Gallery | Alberta University of the Arts for more details, questions, or concerns. 

Image: Prairie Art Institute 2023, June 15–17, 2023, Regina, SK. Image courtesy of Prairie Art Network. 

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Stage Manager Intensive 2025 | Apply Now

Application Deadline May 14, 2025

Program Dates Sep 11, 2025 - Oct 18, 2025

Overview  

This program provides early-career stage managers with the opportunity to enhance their skills under the guidance of professional mentors. Expand your stage management toolkit through hands-on experience in prompt script creation, script analysis, and effective communication. Gain practical experience supporting Kohkom’s premiere production of Babushka, as an assistant stage manager during the program. 

containR Art Park call for Artist Submissions

Rent or be presented at containR this summer, 2025

containR art park is back!

And we’re open for creative placemaking…

Do YOU have an idea for community activation brewing on the edges of your imagination? Bring it to life at containR - the perfect vessel for summer events and outdoor arts and culture happenings.

APPLY NOW through the form on our website to rent or be presented at containR for your event in July and August (limited availability - get your request in asap!)

More rental information:

containR is an art park structured with upcycled shipping containers. The space can be adapted to any style of outdoor event, from pop-ups to markets to program series, hosting anywhere from 30 - 700 people! As building blocks for your perfect event, we offer the use of a stage (24’ x 18’) , tables, chairs, tents, bar, porta potties, movie screen, optional tech/sound equipment, ticketing options, on-site power and wifi, event support personnel, even dog bowls, umbrellas and bug spray to take care of all your community needs.

Need ideas?

In the past containR has hosted concerts, markets, album release parties, drag shows, puppetry, open mic nights, theatre, kids events, block parties, sing alongs, poetry readings, art shows, circus shows, jams and more… what will you come up with?!

Please note: Subsidies are available for not-for-profit events based on need and service to the community. Send in your request for more details.

Rent containR; the blank slate to your colourful endeavour.

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Do YOU have an idea for community activation brewing on the edges of your imagination? Bring it to life at containR - the perfect vessel for summer events and outdoor arts and culture happenings.

APPLY NOW through the form on our website to rent or be presented at containR for your event in July and August (limited availability - get your request in asap!)

 

Apply Now | Indigenous Fashion Runway Residency 2025

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

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