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Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity: Literary Journalism 2026

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This residency gives writers of non-fiction time to work on their manuscripts, have individual consultations with faculty, and participate in workshops.

DEADLINE: December 11, 2025 - 3:30 pm

Book Celebration – Almost Loved

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Almost Loved, a poetry collection written by emerging poet, Alberta-based author Rena Joy, will be connecting with readers this October and November.

DEADLINE: November 28, 2025 - 3:10 pm

Nominations Now Open for $50,000 Literary Prize

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Nominations for The Prairie Grindstone Prize open on April 1 and will close on May 15 at midnight.

DEADLINE: May 16, 2025 - 5:59 am

AFA's Strategic Plan is available in French and English

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On this last day of the annual Mois de la francophonie albertaine, the AFA is pleased to share its three-year Strategic Plan en français.

How to Chapbook Workshop

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Join the Edmonton Poetry Festival Society at The Society of Northern Alberta Printmakers (SNAP) Gallery for an exploration of why-wait-to-be-published-when-you-can-do-it-yourself chapbook production.

DEADLINE: April 18, 2025 - 1:00 am

Spring Writers Residency 2026

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This self-directed program offers time and space for writers to reconnect and reenergize their practice.

DEADLINE: October 16, 2025 - 5:59 am

Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 6

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6th and final wave of results of a long-term study to gauge Alberta audiences' attitudes towards returning to live arts and culture venues and events.

Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 1

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First set of results of a long-term study to gauge Alberta audiences' attitudes towards returning to live arts and culture venues and events.

Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 3

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Third wave of results of a long-term study to gauge Alberta audiences' attitudes towards returning to live arts and culture venues and events.

Spotlight on Arts Audiences - Wave 2 Results

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Second set of results of a long-term study on understanding Alberta arts audiences. Watch a presentation of the report.