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Online Ukulele Classes for Adults and Mature Teens

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Live online ukulele classes for adults and mature teens, from complete beginner to intermediate. Fall sessions begin September 15 to 17, 2026.

DEADLINE: September 17, 2026 - 5:30 pm

Call for Submissions: Mainstage Emerging Artist Mentorship Program (Citadel Theatre)

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The Citadel Theatre is calling for submissions for the Mainstage Emerging Artist Mentorship Program!

DEADLINE: September 8, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Stories That Echo: The Artivism Cohort Showcase

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After twelve weeks of civic exploration, storytelling, and creative practice, ECHOFORM's 2026 Artivism Cohort invites you to witness what they've built.

DEADLINE: October 17, 2026 - 11:00 am

Dog audition call for Sandy (ANNIE) - Citadel Theatre

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The Citadel Theatre is looking for a large shaggy dog to play Sandy in ANNIE!

DEADLINE: September 10, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Call for Submissions: 2027 Gallery Season Allied Arts Council of Pincher Creek @ The Lebel

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SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENDED! The Allied Arts Council of Pincher Creek is a non-profit community arts organization that makes our home in the beautiful historic Lebel Mansion in southern Alberta.

DEADLINE: September 20, 2026 - 11:59 pm

Call for Submissions: Quenten Doolittle Memorial Gallery (Calgary) - Call for Submissions

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STRICTLY HUMAN is an exhibit that highlights and celebrates the human experience. This experience can be defined 8 billion different ways but we want to know what you find interesting, amusing, confusing and, most of all, fascinating about being human! This gallery will not feature any artwork that was generated by AI.

DEADLINE: September 14, 2026 - 11:59 pm

Applications Open: Secure The Bag 2026

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$1,000 grants for eligible BIPOC applicants in Southern Alberta. Apply online by the first week of October 2026

DEADLINE: October 7, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Soundweavings 2027 Intercultural Music Residency | Apply Now

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This three-week residency provides space and focused time to musicians and ensembles from diverse cultural and artistic practices from around the world.

DEADLINE: September 30, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Grindstone Theatre School Fall Semester 2026

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Grindstone Theatre School's Fall 2026 adult classes provide a space to learn, create, and grow through acting, improv, stand-up comedy, musical theatre, clowning and more.

DEADLINE: September 1, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Call for Submissions: 2027 KDays Artist in Residence

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KDays is seeking early and mid-career artists and collectives working in visual arts and craft mediums to apply for the 2027 Artist in Residence Program.

DEADLINE: September 4, 2026 - 11:59 pm