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Banff Artist in Residence - Winter 2026
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Banff Artist in Residence Winter 2026 offers visual artists the time and space to engage in intensive, self-directed research and studio practice.
Early Career Writers of Young Adult and Children's Books 2025
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New Writers of young adult and children's books will expand upon their practice in the 12-day, self-directed residency.
Chalk it Up 2025 and 18th Birthday Celebration
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Celebrate The Carrot’s 18th Birthday on July 19th with live music, delicious food, chalk art, and an Artisan Market! Fun for all ages, don’t miss out!
Budget 2025
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For the second year in a row, the Government of Alberta increasing funding to the AFA by $4.5 million.
Attend The WGA 2025 Conference: Genre and Form Through Time
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Join the Writers' Guild of Alberta June 7 - 8 in Calgary for the 2025 Conference: Genre and Form Through Time!
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.
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.
Furiouser & Spuriouser with Pro Coro #connect
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Join Pro Coro Canada and #connect for a dive into cutting-edge choral music that takes you down the rabbit hole.
June 7 – Edmonton, ProCoroTV
Here & Now - AJA Louden
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AJA Louden's artwork, Elsa Robinson, was featured in the 2024 AFA exhibition Here & Now at the Royal Alberta Museum.
StoryBook Theatre: Once On This Island the musical
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Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Once on This Island, a Caribbean reimagining of The Little Mermaid.