Central Alberta

We are delighted to invite to join  the “World Congress on Plant Science, Biotechnology & Sustainability”, scheduled to take place from May 28-29, 2026, in Rome, Italy. Focused on the theme “Innovating for a Greener Future: Research, Technology & Sustainable Solutions for Planetary Health,” this international congress will bring together experts, researchers, and emerging leaders committed to advancing sustainable innovations in plant sciences and global environmental stewardship.

Viewpoint Gallery offers local artists and curators of  all backgrounds the chance to exhibit original work. Run by City of Red Deer and located at 5205 48 Avenue in downtown Red Deer, it features 875 sq. ft.  of exhibit space and 80 linear feet for hanging, with solo and group shows running 2–3 months. Proposals are adjudicated by community and City art experts. The gallery offers visitors opportunities to engage with artists and their work through monthly First Friday receptions and Artist Talks.

The Africa Centre is proud to announce that applications are now open for Cohort 8 of the Ujima Fellowship. As the largest Pan-African non-profit in Western Canada, we are dedicated to placing the next generation of Black and BIPOC leaders into the decision-making spaces where they belong.

Registrations are open for Artstrek 2026!

Artstrek is a summer theatre school for teens that provides professional learning with theatre artists and educators in a collaborative environment. Artstrek is more than 65 years old and has 10,000+ alumni working across Alberta, Canada, and the world.

Shumka: Back to Our Roots  is a vibrant, high-energy performance that celebrates Ukrainian dance by returning to what matters most: movement, music, and regional tradition. Drawing from Shumka’s rich performance history, the program features dances from across Ukraine that reveal how geography, history, and community shape rhythm, style, and physical expression, from grounded village steps to virtuosic ensemble work.

You’re officially invited to the event your soul didn’t know it needed.

Join us for an inspiring evening of poetry, paint, and powerful stories at RETRO in downtown Camrose as we celebrate local creativity in full bloom.

🖋️ Carmen Lea — launching her raw and radiant poetry memoir
Unshattered: A Journey in Poems from Wreckage to Radiance
💜 Come get your copy signed and meet the author!

I’m reaching out to share an exciting opportunity that could be a dream come true for an artist-run group, gallery owner, arts collective, or nonprofit looking to grow, evolve, or launch something brand new in one of Alberta’s most charming and culturally rich communities — Camrose.

Music, nature, and summer skies — Opera al Fresco returns to open our season with an enchanting outdoor concert at the University of Alberta Botanic Garden on August 27.

Set across two stunning locations — the Kurimoto Japanese Garden and the Aga Khan Garden — this evening invites you to stroll through breathtaking landscapes while opera’s most beloved classics fill the air. This relaxed, open-air event is the perfect way to savour a summer evening in Edmonton.