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Edmonton Chamber Music Society presents Schumann Quartett

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Join the Edmonton Chamber Music Society as they present the Schumann Quartett on Saturday, February 8.

DEADLINE: February 9, 2025 - 12:30 am

Interview with Elisa Mair – Finding Pride Through Storytelling | Day of the Dead Special

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In this special Day of the Dead release, we feature an intimate conversation with playwright and producer Elisa Mair in her Artist Spotlight video.

Now Accepting New Applications for Artist in Residency 2025/26!

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KIAC is excited to announce we are reopening our Artist-in-Residency program application portal!

DEADLINE: November 16, 2024 - 4:45 am

Artist Talk with Emily Chu + Jan Xu

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Local artists share their experiences as mentor and mentee participants in the temporary-public art event "Take Back the Streets." They will share pas

DEADLINE: November 14, 2024 - 10:30 pm

Literary Journalism 2025

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

DEADLINE: January 16, 2025 - 4:45 am

Summer Writers 2025

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This self-directed residency offers writers time and space to re-connect and re=energize their practice.

DEADLINE: March 6, 2025 - 4:45 am

Visual Arts - Kapishkum: Métis Gathering

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This residency will facilitate discussion and artistic expression within the context of Métis resilience, reclamation, revitalization and transcendenc

DEADLINE: January 30, 2025 - 4:45 am

Science Fiction 2025

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This residency supports science fiction writers exploring potential futures, perspectives and narratives.

DEADLINE: April 17, 2025 - 3:45 am

Early Career Banff Artist in Residence - Summer 2025

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This residency is an immersive program of studio practice, creative exploration, critical feedback and mentorship.

DEADLINE: February 27, 2025 - 4:45 am

Horror Writing 2025

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Banff Centre's Horror Writing residency assists writers of this popular and chilling genre focus on their craft.

DEADLINE: January 9, 2025 - 4:45 am