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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

Drop-in Sketching at RAM: Birds

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Ever wished you could use RAM’s collections for sketching inspiration?

DEADLINE: April 17, 2025 - 11:30 pm

Emerging Artists Unleashed

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The Alberta Society of Artists is pleased to present our annual exhibition “Emerging Artists Unleashed: 2025” featuring the work of seven Alberta Fine arts undergraduate students:

Spectre of Comparison

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The Alberta Society of Artists is pleased to present the solo exhibition “Spectre of Comparison” featuring the work of Alberta artist Kuhlien Migue.

DEADLINE: April 26, 2025 - 10:00 pm

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

Banff Artist in Residence - Fall 2025

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Banff Artist in Residence Fall 2025 offers visual artists the time and space to engage in intensive, self-directed research and studio practice.

DEADLINE: May 22, 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!

Aknumustiǂis: Ecological Engagement Through the Seasons 2025

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The five-week hybrid residency will engage 12 visual artists whose artistic practice includes land-based themes, environmental sustainability, Indigenous narratives of the land, and/or use of natural materials.

DEADLINE: May 8, 2025 - 5:59 am

Strathcona County Annual Art Acquisitions

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Feb 15-May 15, 2025: Open for Applications

DEADLINE: May 16, 2025 - 5:59 am