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The Edmonton Poetry Festival's 20th Birthday Party!

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This year the Edmonton Poetry Festival turns 20, so we’re throwing a birthday party!

Celebration of Poetry

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Celebrate National Poetry Month with an afternoon of poetry, hosted by Regional Writer in Residence Anna Marie Sewell and featuring two local poets, Kayleigh Cline and Don Perkins.

Good Women Dance Collective Space Share

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GWDC’s Space Share Program provides free rehearsal space and mentorship to performance-based artists and collectives.

DEADLINE: May 10, 2025 - 5:59 am

TELUS Storyhive: Pan-Asian Storyteller Edition

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$20,000 Grants for Pan-Asian Filmmakers in B.C. and Alberta. No filmmaking experience is required.

DEADLINE: May 9, 2025 - 5:59 am

2025 Thousand Faces Festival - Call for Artists

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The Thousand Faces Festival Association proposals for mythically-inspired works at the 2025 Thousand Faces Festival on June 21 & 22 in Edmonton.

DEADLINE: April 22, 2025 - 5:59 am

HEIST at The Citadel Theatre

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Inspired by caper films like Ocean's Eleven, Heist is a fast-paced, heart-racing play about a diamond heist gone wrong. Can this band of criminals pull off the perfect robbery? Full of diamonds, guns, lasers, betrayal and an incredible cast of characters.

Poetry in the Gallery

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The SAAG is thrilled to partner with Owl Poetry Club for a special open mic event inspired by our current exhibitions featuring Jordan Baylon

Apply Now | Clifford E. Lee Choreography Award Production Residency 2025

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The Clifford E. Lee Choreography Award recognizes outstanding emerging Canadian dance choreographers or companies.

DEADLINE: May 22, 2025 - 5:59 am

WordsWorth 2025: OURTIME Registration is Now Open!

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WordsWorth is a week-long sleepover creative writing residency for young artists who believe in the power of words and storytelling.

DEADLINE: July 13, 2025 - 5:59 am

Submissions open the 2025 IGNITE! Festival of Emerging Artists!

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Submissions open for the IGNITE! 2025 Emerging Artist Fest! Submit projects or artist interest!

DEADLINE: April 9, 2025 - 5:59 am