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Classic Burlesque Bump & Grind Workshop (Grindstone Theatre)

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Learn classic burlesque bump & grind with Kiki Quinn in a fun, empowering 2-hour workshop. Build confidence and perform a sassy routine.

DEADLINE: April 26, 2026 - 4:00 am

Grindstone Theatre School - Summer Adult Classes 2026

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Acting, improv, theatre, and stand-up classes for adults. Develop performance skills, confidence, and creativity, ending in a showcase.

DEADLINE: May 15, 2026 - 5:00 pm

CALL FOR ENTRIES: 2027 Next Generation Indie Book Awards

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The largest international awards program for indie authors and independent publishers.

DEADLINE: February 12, 2027 - 5:00 pm

CALL FOR ENTRIES: 2027 Next Generation Short Story Awards

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A not-for-profit international awards program for authors of short stories

DEADLINE: February 25, 2027 - 5:00 pm

Festival Place Production Supervisor

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Festival place is seeking a Production Supervisor

Career Opportunity: Executive Director

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Lead the future of devised theatre in Canada. Ghost River Theatre is hiring a FT Executive Director to co-lead Canada's premiere devised theatre company.

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.

DEADLINE: June 4, 2026 - 11:59 pm

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.

DEADLINE: April 26, 2026 - 11:59 pm

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!

DEADLINE: April 26, 2026 - 11:59 pm

Everyone Has a Story – Songwriting Workshop in Grande Prairie with John Wort Hannam

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John Wort Hannam, Alberta’s 6th Artist-in-Residence and Arts Ambassador, will host a songwriting workshop in Grande Prairie on May 9 and 10.

DEADLINE: May 9, 2026 - 12:00 pm