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Grant workshop for dance

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Arts Development Consultant Jodie Vandekerkhove is providing a free webinar for those interested in applying for individual project grants for dance.

Call for Emerging Indigenous Artists

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The Cultivating Indigenous Talent in the Arts (CITA) program will host a series of one-week mentorships from September 2025 to August 2026.

DEADLINE: August 5, 2025 - 5:59 am

Upside Downtown Concerts + Art 2025

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The Upside Downtown Concert Series is back at Casa in Downtown Lethbridge this summer! Mark your calendar for Thursdays in July & August!

City of Red Deer - CPR Pedestrian Bridge Rehabilitation - Public Art Project

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The City of Red Deer is calling for Canadian artists or artist teams to submit expressions of interest in the first stage of a two-stage competition for public artwork.

DEADLINE: July 31, 2025 - 10:00 pm

The Common Ground Festival is Looking for Submissions - All Performing Arts Welcome

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The Common Ground Festival is back this year and we're groovier than every. We are looking for submissions for performing arts of all kinds!!! If you've got a thing we've got a stage.

DEADLINE: August 1, 2025 - 5:59 am

Svea Ferguson: En Salle // Indoor Landscape

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Ferguson’s exhibition showcases her ongoing interest in interior spaces, faux surfaces, and the mimicry of biological forms.

AFA 2025-26 Spending Plan

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The AFA Board of Directors has approved its 2025-26 annual budget based on the increased provincial allocation of $34.6 million.

Summer Art Camps at Central Lions!

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The City Arts Centre is running summer art camps at Central Lions Recreation Centre for kids aged 4 to 12. Choose from poetry and dance camps!

Beacon Original Art - Call for Submissions

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Join our Annual Fall Art Exhibition & Sale on October 18 & 19, 2025

DEADLINE: September 21, 2025 - 5:59 am

NUOVA Vocal Arts - ENCORE! A Broadway Dinner Cabaret

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Join NUOVA Vocal Arts for a night of Broadway's best tunes, delicious Italian plates, and quality time with your friends & family