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Artist Spotlight: Alaynee Goodwill-Littlechild

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Alaynee Goodwill-Littlechild shares the inspiration behind her artwork, in particular the dolls she makes. During National Indigenous History Month, the AFA is proud to celebrate Alaynee’s artistic practice and its connection with her family history.

Call for Submissions: 2027 KDays Artist in Residence

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KDays is seeking early and mid-career artists and collectives working in visual arts and craft mediums to apply for the 2027 Artist in Residence Program.

DEADLINE: September 4, 2026 - 11:59 pm

Career Opportunity: Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer (Art Gallery of Alberta)

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The Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer (Deputy Director & COO) will be an innovative yet practical leader who embraces a vision for the Art Gallery of Alberta (the AGA) that focuses on the diverse community it serves.

DEADLINE: July 12, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Career Opportunity: Editor, Border Crossings Magazine

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Job Opportunity: Editor @ Border Crossings Magazine, Winnipeg. The Editor provides overall editorial leadership and operational management for the not-for-profit arts magazine.

DEADLINE: July 15, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Call For Artists - Kickstart Commons Mural

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Parks Foundation Calgary is searching for a muralist to design and install a large wall mural to integrate with a public park project.

DEADLINE: June 26, 2026 - 4:00 pm

"Dirtying The Paper" - Exhibition and Opening Reception

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Dirtying The Paper is an exhibition of drawings by gallery and guest artists at Bugera Lamb Fine Art.

DEADLINE: August 1, 2026 - 5:00 pm

A Place of Joy - Opening Reception

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Artpoint Gallery and Studios Society proudly presents A Place of Joy, a group exhibition featuring seventeen Artpoint Artists on display at cSPACE Marda Loop.

DEADLINE: July 13, 2026 - 8:00 pm

Double exhibition, The Looking Glass & Chimerical = Alchemical

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A two-show exhibition featuring work from 13 artists, highlighting a range of styles and perspectives. The Looking Glass centers on reflection and self-exploration through interdisciplinary artistic approaches, while Chimerical = Alchemical explores cultural hybridity and surrealism through collage.

Artists Wanted! Call for Submissions (Beacon Original Art)

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Now Accepting Artist Submissions for Our Fall Art Exhibition & Sale: October 17 and 18, 2026

DEADLINE: September 19, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Workshop: Intro to Screen Printing

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Alberta Printmakers is offering a beginner workshop for screen printing on paper. No experiene required!

DEADLINE: July 12, 2026 - 10:00 am