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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
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
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
Futurisms Intensive Writing Residency 2027
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Banff Centre’s Futurisms Intensive Writing Residency provides writers space for the creative exploration of the future, from the fantastical, to the scientific, to the decolonial.
DEADLINE: August 19, 2026 - 5:00 pm
Moonlighter Film Camp - Women's Outdoor Filmmaking Intensives - From Concept to Completion
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Moonlighter Film Camps, led by professionals in the outdoor film industry, offer a safe learning environment for women and are designed to enhance technical filmmaking skills.
DEADLINE: July 22, 2026 - 11:29 pm
Deep Winter Writers 2027
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This 19-day self-directed residency offers the opportunity to work away from the constraints of everyday life, delve deep into a creative project and take advantage of a community of artistic peers.
DEADLINE: July 15, 2026 - 5:00 pm
From Data to Relational Direction: Evaluative Practices for Cultural Leaders (Banff Centre)
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Expand your ability to lead with clarity and integrity by embedding evaluative thinking and data strategy as core tools for learning, alignment, and impact.
DEADLINE: June 30, 2026 - 5:00 pm
Calling All YouthWrite Alumni
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YouthWrite wants to connect with alumni to celebrate 30 years of camps for kids who love to write... just about anything!
DEADLINE: July 3, 2026 - 5:00 pm
2026 SAAG Arts Writing Prize Call for Submissions
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The SAAG is seeking submissions for its 15th annual writing prize, celebrating the work of emerging arts writers and critics
DEADLINE: April 7, 2026 - 5:00 pm
Workshop: Pump Up the Volume with Silkscreen
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Alberta Printmakers is offering a workshop on how to add volume to your print in silkscreen!
DEADLINE: April 11, 2026 - 5:00 pm