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Apply Now | Fuse: Music Residency 2026

Interdisciplinary Residency for Musicians

Application Deadline November 19, 2025

Program Dates Apr 13, 2026 - May 02, 2026

Overview

Fuse is a residency for the curious, who want to expand their artistic practice. Supported by collaborative mentors and an environment that encourages creative play, this program encourages musicians and ensembles to experiment, create, research, and grow in Banff Centre’s unrivalled mountain environment.  

AFA Film and Video Grant Webinars in 2026

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6 pm - Register Here
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6 pm - Register Here

As the AFA's Film and Video Individual Grant deadline approaches on March 2, 2026, Arts Development Consultant Nick Haywood is providing two free webinars for those interested in applying. 

Please note that these funding opportunities are available to independent artists or collectives only. Incorporated companies cannot apply.

AFA Individual Project grants can provide up to $18,000 to support the development of individual Alberta artists, arts administrators, or an ensemble of artists by providing funding for:

  • the development of a specific artistic work
  • to pursue training,
  • to pursue research, or,
  • to pursue marketing activities. 

Nick will be providing tips and other useful information to apply for all project types, helping you develop your funding application and increase your chances of success.

Take a look at the Film and Video Individual Project grant guidelines ahead of the webinar and come with any questions. Nick will be happy to answer them!

Questions? Email nick.haywood@gov.ab.ca 

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Apply Now | Directors Intensive 2026

Theatre Arts Intensive Residency for Directors

Application Deadline November 12, 2025

Program Dates Apr 13, 2026 - Apr 18, 2026

Overview  

This one-week intensive for emerging directors, led by acclaimed director Weyni Mengesha, offers a transformative opportunity to deepen artistic practice in a focused, collaborative environment. Participants will engage in masterclasses, scene study, and group discussion, exploring vision, leadership, and process. 

Apply Now | Independent Studio Residency: Performing Arts & Music 26/27

Independent Residencies in dance studios, rehearsal spaces or music studios

Application Deadline October 29, 2025

Program Dates Apr 06, 2026 - Mar 26, 2027

Program Durations: Residencies can be 1 or 2 weeks in length. Longer residencies may be considered on a case-by-case basis subject to availability

Proposed dates must start on a Monday and end on a Friday, with arrival on the Sunday before and departure on the Saturday after.

Child Supervisor(s)

Theatre Calgary is seeking Child Supervisors for three (3) of its upcoming productions. The Child Supervisors report to the Company Manager and Stage Manager and are responsible for ensuring every Young Company (YC) Member’s participation in a professional production at Theatre Calgary is a positive, educational, enjoyable, and safe experience. The Child Supervisor will ensure the safety, well-being, and preparedness of the YC Members during rehearsals and backstage and facilitate a supportive environment that allows them to rehearse/perform at their best.

 

Call to Artists: MNP Community & Sport Centre Public Art

Call to Artists: MNP Community & Sport Centre Public Art

Submission Deadline: October 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM (MDT)

MNP Community & Sport Centre is a world-class sport and fitness facility that inspires individuals and teams to be passionate about sport, people, and community. The Lindsay Park Sports Society (LPSS), overseeing the MNP Community & Sport Centre in Calgary, Alberta, invites professional local, national, and international artists or artist-led teams with public art experience to apply for Stage 1 of this two-stage public art competition as part of the Leisure Expansion Aquatics Project (LEAP). 

Adjacent to Lindsay Park and the Elbow River, the location of the MNP Community & Sport Centre provides a unique opportunity for artists to consider the role of the pool and the park in the social life of cities, as well as how the leisure and recreational activities at the Centre connect to this place known as Moh’kinstsis / Calgary. 

Public art at MNP Community & Sport Centre will:

  • Demonstrate excellence in contemporary art
  • Contribute to the identity of the project, facility, and place
  • Offer welcoming and memorable experiences for visitors to MNP Community & Sport Centre

This public art call invites artists to explore the redeveloped MNP Community & Sport Centre in Calgary to creatively engage with ideas specific to the place and space, including how the public art:

  • Connects to the project and the histories and stories of Lindsay Park and the surrounding area
  • Plays on the sport and recreation activities that occur in the building every day
  • Considers the importance of water to the project and its location on the Elbow River
  • Understands Indigenous connections to the land and the river
  • Is welcoming and fosters community interest and connectivity with neighbouring communities
  • Contributes to the creation of memorable and inclusive spaces
  • Considers the relationship between the interior life of the building and its connection to Lindsay Park and the pathways
  • Integrates with the facility and contributes to a quality experience for people who use the performance sport and public recreation facilities

Artists are invited to submit their qualifications to create work for one and/or two identified sites. Alternate sites may also be considered if artists identify other key opportunities. One artist will be commissioned and work within the total public art project budget of $405,000 CAD (exclusive of all applicable taxes). This budget includes all costs directly associated with creating the artwork at all sites.

Indigenous, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous artists with connections to the Treaty 7 region are encouraged to apply. Where applicable, preference will be given to Canadian applicants. 

Read the full Request for Pre-Qualification (RFPQ) at  MNP LEAP Public Art - Call to Artists.

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Workshop: Intro to Stone Lithography

Dates: Tuesday and Thursdays, October 14, 16, 21, 23, 28 and 30

Time:  6-9pm

Location: A/P Studio, #460 42 Ave SE, Calgary

Cost: $385

About the workshop:

Let us demystify stone lithography! A process that is more than 200 years old and uses an image drawn on a limestone to make hundreds of prints! In this process, an image is drawn using greasy materials. You can even use butter! The painterly marks achieved are unmatched to other techniques. Lucky for us, Alberta Printmakers is one of the few places in the province that offers lithography stones and equipment for use! 

This course is suitable for all levels with no prior experience needed. Participants will learn how to prepare, draw, etch, and print a litho stone to make a small edition. 

What you’ll learn: ​​​​
  • How to prepare a grain, level and prepare a litho stone
  • Drawing techniques for lithography
  • How to etch a litho stone
  • How to prepare paper for registration
  • How to print a lithograph  properly using the press

For more information and to register, visit our website HERE

About the instructor:

Jamie-Lee Girodat completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of Lethbridge and a Master of Fine Arts in Printmaking at the University of Alberta. Her interest in genetic history, health, and ethics informs her practice in print media, drawing, and animation. She has exhibited nationally and internationally and has taught at the University of Alberta, Mount Allison University, University of Calgary and is currently teaching at Alberta University of the Arts.

Instagram: @piddlepress |  Website: www.jamieleegirodat.com

Workshop Fee

$385.00* prices not subject to GST

*Access to using the A/P studio equipment, including as a workshop participant, requires an A/P membership. Annual memberships are $30 and $10 for current students and current recipients of AISH. Membership fees can be applied directly to your workshop registration.

Additional Notes:
  • Class limited to 5 Participants
  • Adults 18+ Years Old
Code of Conduct:

To support an environment which promotes dignity and respect to all, no form of intimidation, bullying or harassment will be tolerated. Should this type of behaviour occur, the A/P host and/or instructor reserves the right to remove any individuals from the workshop.

Accommodation & Diversity:

Please inform A/P of any accessibility barrier(s) that may prevent you from getting the full benefit of participating in this program. A/P will respond to any requests in a timely manner and will work to support you within our capacity.

A/P is committed to diversity and equality to all in employment, volunteerism and contractors irrespective of their gender, race, ethnic origin, disability, age, nationality, national origin, sexuality, religion or belief, marital status and social class.

Cancellation Policy:

If you have registered for an in-studio class or workshop at A/P but are unable to attend, we require that you notify us as soon as possible, and no later than 7 days before the class or workshop to receive a full refund. Registrants who cancel with 6 days or less notice will receive 50% of their registration fee. Once the class or workshop has begun, A/P is unable to issue a refund as we are subject to a minimum enrolment in order to run.

If A/P cancels a course due to low enrolment, notice will be given at least 72 hours in advance with a full refund issued. For classes cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, registrants will receive a full refund.

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Manager, Individual Giving

Theatre Calgary is seeking a Manager, Individual Giving to join our team. This position plays a key role in the success of Theatre Calgary by championing a roster of major gift donors who can provide a strong and sustainable revenue stream. The successful candidate will manage our successful premium membership program. This person will also pursue six- and seven-figure leadership gifts that can provide transformational outcomes for the theatre. Reporting to the Director of Development and works cooperatively with the staff and community volunteers to achieve organizational goals.

New Program! Governance & Financial Resilience: Executive Tools for a Changing Sector

Program Dates:  Mar 08, 2026 - Mar 13, 2026
Application Deadline: December 02, 2025

In a rapidly evolving cultural landscape, organizations need leaders who bring clarity, confidence, and integrity to complex challenges. This six-day intensive is designed for both emerging and seasoned leaders ready to deepen their strategic capacity. 

Rooted in the intersection of governance and financial strategy, the program delivers practical tools and critical insights to help build resilient, values-driven organizations.