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Call for Workshop Proposals
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Alberta Craft is seeking artists to lead engaging, hands-on, craft-focused workshops
Work of the Week celebrates World Art Day 2026
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World Art Day, observed on April 15, is a celebration to promote the development, diffusion and enjoyment of art.
Ekphrastic Poetry Showcase
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The 2026 Edmonton Poetry Festival invites poetry and visual art enthusiasts alike to join us at the Art Gallery of Alberta on April 16, 2026 for a special showcase of ekphrastic poetry: a writing practice in which the poet describes, translates, or otherwise writes in reaction to a piece of visual art.
FREE Open Studio Q&A with Evan Brien at KOAC
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Please join us at the Kiyooka Ohe Arts Centre (KOAC) in Calgary for a special Open Studio Q&A with our April Artist-in-Residence, Evan Brien.
LAYERS: The 2026 MacEwan Design Portfolio Show
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On behalf of the MacEwan University Design program, we are pleased to invite you to the Opening Reception of our annual Portfolio Show and to introduce this year's graduating class to the Edmonton design community.
Beacon Original Art 2-Day Spring Show & Sale
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Get your art fix, shop local for Mother's Day, add to the charm of your home, or treat yourself to something special!
Call for Mural Artists (Strathcona County)
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Strathcona County is seeking an artist or artist team to design and paint a large-scale exterior mural on a freestanding cinder block skate shack / washroom / concession building located at the centre of Sherwood Heights Multi-Sport Park in Sherwood Park.
Meet Our New Emerging Curator: Natalie Gerber
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We are thrilled to introduce Natalie Gerber as the new Alberta Foundation for the Arts’ Emerging Curator.
Call to Artists: Bridgeport Commercial District Public Art Project
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groundcubed and Qualico Properties are seeking artists/artist teams, residing in Canada, to create two public artworks at Bridgeport Commercial District, a new commercial development in Chestermere, AB.
Call for Artists - Recycle Yard Mural (City of St. Albert)
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An exciting opportunity to celebrate community, creativity and care for the environment exists at The City of St. Albert!