Southern Alberta

Toga da wôhnagabi: Music Creation Residency 2026 | Apply Now

Application Deadline August 20, 2025

Program Dates Feb 02, 2026 - Feb 28, 2026

Overview  

“Toga da wôhnagabi” (Stories for the future) is a four-week hybrid Indigenous music residency that brings worldviews together from all four corners of Mother Earth. Watched over by Buffalo Spirit, the residency provides musicians and songwriters a transformative space to actively listen and learn from each other in story and song.

Call for Submissions- 2026 Gallery Season Allied Arts Council of Pincher Creek at The Lebel

The Allied Arts Council of Pincher Creek is a non-profit community arts organization that makes our home in the beautiful historic Lebel Mansion in Southern Alberta. 

We are currently accepting submissions for our 2026 season. We invite solo and group artists to apply for the 2026 exhibition season.

​Please visit our website for all the details, including an updated gallery submission information packet which will guide you through the process. 

Poetry in the Gallery

The Southern Alberta Art Gallery is thrilled to partner with Owl Poetry Club for a special open mic event inspired by our current exhibitions. We will open the event with a poem from writer and artist Jordan Baylon, inspired by Lan “Florence” Yee’s exhibition Do Weeds Still Grow in Heaven? after which we will host readings from the Owl Poetry club members and other guests. We invite you to join us to share your work or listen to the fantastic poets of Lethbridge. This event is free for members and poets. Light refreshments will be provided.

Summer Job Posting - Marketing and Events Coordinator

The Marketing & Event Coordinator is an integral member of the Leighton Art Centre team is responsible for creating visually engaging and informative multimedia content that promotes Leighton Art Centre's mission and programs. 

Responsibilities:

Marketing:

• Work with the LAC team to plan and develop print, digital and multimedia marketing, fund development, and membership communications assets.

• Work with the LAC team to research, create, and post engaging social media content.

• Website updating and maintenance.

EnglishFrench Barbara Spohr Memorial Award for Photography 2026

Created by the friends and family of the late artist Barbara Spohr, the Barbara Spohr Memorial Award for Photography encourages the development of Canadian contemporary photography by providing financial and creative assistance to a mid-career artist making a compelling contribution to the field. 

This annual award supports one mid-career Canadian artist (Canadian citizen or permanent resident) working in photography to undertake a fully funded residency at the Banff Centre.

Description

During this month-long self-directed residency, the award winner will have