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ASA Call for Submissions: Nostalgia - Chasing Yesterday

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The Alberta Society of Artists invites all artists in Alberta (must be 18 years of age or older) to submit to the exhibition, “Nostalgia – Chasing Yesterday”.

DEADLINE: July 1, 2025 - 5:59 am

ASA Call for Submissions: Finding Joy...

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The Alberta Society of Artists invites all artists in Alberta (must be 18 years of age or older) to submit to the exhibition, “Finding Joy in a Dystopian World.”

DEADLINE: July 1, 2025 - 5:59 am

Prairie Art Network Institute 2025

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Prairie Art Network is a network for Prairie-based arts and cultural professionals, visual arts educators, artists and students.

Let’s Make a Mural!

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Don’t let your art hit a wall — paint it! This week-long course will teach the ins-and-outs of mural painting for new-to-it artists.

DEADLINE: July 8, 2025 - 5:59 am

Barbara Spohr Memorial Award for Photography 2026

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The Barbara Spohr Memorial Award for Photography provides financial and creative assistance to a mid-career Canadian artist.

DEADLINE: June 19, 2025 - 5:59 am

Banff Artist in Residence - Winter 2026

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Banff Artist in Residence Winter 2026 offers visual artists the time and space to engage in intensive, self-directed research and studio practice.

DEADLINE: June 12, 2025 - 5:59 am

Chalk it Up 2025 and 18th Birthday Celebration

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Celebrate The Carrot’s 18th Birthday on July 19th with live music, delicious food, chalk art, and an Artisan Market! Fun for all ages, don’t miss out!

Here & Now - AJA Louden

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AJA Louden's artwork, Elsa Robinson, was featured in the 2024 AFA exhibition Here & Now at the Royal Alberta Museum.

DEADLINE: September 30, 2024 - 4:00 am