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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

Spring Writers Residency 2026

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This self-directed program offers time and space for writers to reconnect and reenergize their practice.

DEADLINE: October 16, 2025 - 5:59 am

Deep Winter Writers 2026

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Deep Winter Writers residency is a self-directed program that offers time and space for writers to retreat, reconnect, and reenergize their writing practice.

DEADLINE: August 21, 2025 - 5:59 am

Education Specialist

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We are excited to share with you a job opportunity at Arts Commons.

DEADLINE: March 15, 2025 - 5:59 am

Unleash Creativity: A 2-Day Online Conference

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Gain new skills, refine your craft, rekindle your creative spirit, and connect with a vibrant community of writers while celebrating the power of human stories.

DEADLINE: October 24, 2025 - 5:59 am

Work in Progress 2025 Award: Submissions Open!

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The Unleash WIP Award offers writers support in the amount of $500 to supplement costs to support the completion of a book-length work.

DEADLINE: July 16, 2025 - 5:59 am

Blackfoot Curator (Indigenous public art) - The City of Calgary

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The City of Calgary Public Art Program invites members of the Blackfoot Confederacy to apply for this paid curatorial opportunity.

DEADLINE: April 18, 2025 - 10:30 pm

ChamberFest West (CFW), Calgary-based Music Organization, Board Recruitment Opportunity

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CFW presents a major international summer music festival and is building its Board. Candidates with governing experience, community connections a plus.