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Call for Submissions for 2026 gallery year at the Pincher Creek Allied Arts Council

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The Allied Arts Council of Pincher Creek has extended our submission deadline for the 2026 gallery year.

DEADLINE: September 1, 2025 - 5:59 am

Edmonton Jazz Alley - Jeremiah McDade

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Jeremiah McDade is a Juno Award–winning saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist, composer, and arranger. A graduate of McGill’s Jazz Performance program, he tours internationally with his group The McDades and has appeared on numerous acclaimed recordings and film scores.

DEADLINE: August 1, 2025 - 1:00 am

Group Art Exhibition Opening Party: "Form, Function & Fun"

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Please join us for the opening party of “Form, Function & Fun,” a group exhibition at the Red Brick Common Public Art Gallery.

DEADLINE: August 1, 2025 - 12:00 am

SongStruck – Presented by the SHINE Collective at Calgary Fringe

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The SHINE Collective presents “SongStruck”, an electrifying musical variety show at Calgary Fringe! 

DEADLINE: August 10, 2025 - 5:59 am

Free grant workshop - music

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The AFA's Music Individual Grant deadline approaches on September 2, 2025 and Arts Development Consultant Jason Flammia is providing a free webinar for those interested in applying.

Call for Mural Artists

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Strathcona County is seeking artist proposals for a unique mural project that reflects the themes of momentum, movement and collective energy.

The HUB-weekly drop in choir nights

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A drop-in summer choir experience. Wednesday evenings. Featuring a rotating line up of directors- each night brings something different!

Musical Theatre Summer Camps

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Week-long camps for Grades 1–8 combine singing, dancing, and acting in a fun, inclusive environment. No experience needed—just imagination and a love for performing!

AFA Film and Video Grant Webinar - Friday, August 15

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Nick will be providing tips and other useful information to apply for all project types, helping you develop your funding application and increase your chances of success.

Like a Rolling Stone - Habitat

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Gallery@501 is pleased to present "Like a Rolling Stone - Habitat", a new exhibition by Saskatchewan artist Heike Fink. The exhibit opens at Gallery@501 on July 4, 2025, and shows until August 23, 2025.