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Harvest Supper

Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Alberta’s foothills and expansive mountain views, the 2025 Harvest Supper Fundraiser invites guests to experience an evening of rustic elegance, heartfelt connection, and meaningful support for the arts. Hosted by the Leighton Art Centre, this annual event brings together community members to celebrate the intersection of creativity, culture, and nature in southern Alberta. This event takes place on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 4:30 pm to sunset. 

Memory

Alberta artists Ana Zanella and Veronica Funk present their own very distinct versions of
memories: abstract grids depicting patterns and organic motifs found in daily life, and portraits inspired by miniature vintage photographs – bringing together old and new through bodies of work that are interconnected by the past but presented in a way that represents the present. The show runs from August 5 - 30th.
 
Ana Zanella is a painter and mixed media artist living in Calgary who is interested in

Register today for the AFA's Free Virtual Grant Workshop Series - Visual Arts & New Media

The Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) is pleased to announce a series of free webinar workshops for those interested in applying to the Visual Arts and New Media Individual Project Grant or the Indigenous Arts Individual Project Grant funding streams taking place during the month of August 2025.

These funding opportunities are available to independent artists or collectives only. The deadline to apply for both of these programs is September 2, 2025.

Our consultant Kari McQueen will provide a free webinar for those interested in applying. She will be providing tips and other useful information to apply for all project types, helping applicants develop their funding application and increasing their chances of success.

Dates and times for these workshops are listed below. To register for these workshops, please click on the registration links for your preferred date below.

Workshops for the Visual Arts and New Media Individual Grant

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 6-7:30 pm
Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 6-7:30 pm

Workshops for the Indigenous Arts Individual Grant

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 6-7:30 pm
Monday, August 18, 2025 at 6-7:30 pm

Pre-deadline Q&A Informal Webinars

In addition to the workshops above, Kari McQueen will also be offering free informal webinars for both grant programs being held just prior to the September 2, 2025 deadline to answer specific questions that may arise as applicants are working on and finishing up their applications. 

Applicants can register for those workshops at the links below.

Visual Art and New Media Individual Project: Monday, August 25, 2025
Indigenous Arts Individual Project: Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Registrants of these workshops are encouraged to take a look at the funding guidelines for the Visual Arts and New Media Project Funding and the Indigenous Arts Individual Project Funding streams, respectively.

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Western Canadian Sinus and Rhinoplasty Course

The Western Canadian Sinus and Rhinoplasty Course takes place September 12–14, 2025, at the University of Calgary’s Cumming School of Medicine. This intensive three-day program offers live surgery demonstrations, lectures, and hands-on labs. With expertise shared by facial plastic surgeon Dr. Richard Rival, the event focuses on advancing skills in sinus surgery and reconstructive rhinoplasty.

I'm Not Afraid to Die Anymore (The Pop-Rock Musical)

I’m Not Afraid to Die Anymore, the pop-rock musical (INATDA) is a 50-minute solo show about the transformative power of music in Ado Nkemka’s life from childhood up until adulthood, as an emerging pop-rock star. Written and performed by A.N. (Ado Nkemka), this show uses music, video, poetry, and movement to tell the story of a woman stepping into her power. INATDA is based on her identically titled album released independently November 8, 2024.

This show is a part of Calgary Fringe 2025.

When: Sunday, August 3, 2025, 2-3 pm
Thursday, August 7, 2025, 7:30-8:30 pm
Friday, August 8, 2025, 7:30-8:30 pm

Where: Arts Commons, Motel Theatre
225 8 Ave SE, Calgary, AB

Purchase Tickets: tickets.calgaryfringe.ca/event/366:189/

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ESFF Fall Panel - Unions

Join us on September 27th for a FREE panel event about Working With Unions! With representatives from ACTRA, DGC Alberta, and IATSE, learn about the importance of unions in the film industry, how they can help you take the next step in your career, how you should work with them for your projects, and more!

This event is free and includes a free lunch.

Event scheduled from 10:00am-1:00pm

Puppet Power Conference 2025

PUPPET POWER 2025

October 18-19, 2025
In-person held at Calgary's Centre for Newcomers

INSPIRE, INFORM, GALVANIZE

Puppet Power 2025 (PP25) will delve into the complex subject of immigration, offering a creative and innovative perspective through the lens of puppetry.

WP Puppet Theatre is excited to share the amazing work being done by puppeteers from around the world, showcasing empathetic approaches, impactful interventions and inspiration as well as the challenges, failures and recoveries. Their three key goals are:

  • To raise awareness of the many interconnected forces that shape global and local immigration
  • To provide a platform for newcomers and those working in immigrant-serving organizations to share their personal stories
  • To offer practical and inspiring methodologies for impactful interventions using applied puppetry practices.

The two-day hybrid event will feature: 

  • Four live-streamed watch parties + quick puppet making activities
  • A vibrant community-building evening event + dinner + professional puppet performance
  • A puppet-infused Rapid Ideation session for Calgary social agencies working with immigrants
  • In-person master puppet making workshops
  • Post conference recordings and resources
  • Saturday lunch, Saturday dinner and Sunday lunch.

PP25, the 13th iteration of WP Puppet Theatre’s signature festival, is designed as a call to action and professional development for adults, students, teachers, social workers and ‘helping professionals’ who are seeking mentoring and training in using puppetry in applied settings. 

With Calgary hospitality the friendly event also supports mental health and wellness through creativity, self-realization and connection.

For more information and to register for this event, please visit their website.

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Edmonton Jazz Alley - Jeremiah McDade

When: July 31, 2025, 7- 9 PM

Where: Jazz Alley (near The Carrot Community Arts Coffee House) - 9321 118 Ave

Get Tickets: www.thecarrot.ca/events-at-the-carrot/2025/07/31/jazzalley

Cost: $10 Tickets

About Jeremiah McDade

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. He has performed as a soloist with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and he performs regularly with big bands in Alberta including the Edmonton Jazz Orchestra and the Calgary Creative Arts Ensemble. Jeremiah also teaches saxophone, violin, and world wind instruments privately and at MacEwan University.

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