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Bar Staff Member

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As we prepare for an exciting upcoming season, we are growing our Front of House team and are looking for enthusiastic, customer service-focused individuals to join our Client & Patron Services team in the following part-time, hourly role: Bar Staff Member

DEADLINE: August 7, 2026 - 11:59 pm

Front of House Staff Member

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As we prepare for an exciting upcoming season, we are growing our Front of House team and are looking for enthusiastic, customer service-focused individuals to join our Client & Patron Services team in the following part-time, hourly role: Front of House Staff (Ushers)

DEADLINE: August 3, 2026 - 11:59 pm

HR Coordinator

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HR Coordinator (Full-Time) – This role provides support across a variety of human resources functions, including general HR administration, employee lifecycle, time and attendance database management, and volunteer program coordination.

DEADLINE: August 3, 2026 - 11:59 pm

Now Hiring - Director of Programming at The GRAND

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The GRAND is seeking an experienced, hands-on Director of Programming at one of Calgary’s most
historic and dynamic cultural venues.

DEADLINE: August 9, 2026 - 5:00 pm

AFA 2026-27 annual budget

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A message from AFA Chair, Cynthia P. Moore, regarding our 2026-27 annual budget.

Discover the impact of Francophone Arts in Alberta | Découvrez l’impact des arts francophones en Alberta

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The AFA is pleased to sponsor research into Alberta’s Francophone Arts sector during the Year of the Francophonie. | En cette Année de la francophonie, l’AFA est heureuse de soutenir la recherche sur le secteur des arts francophones de l’Alberta.

Reimagining Cultural Policy: Leading Change Across Governance Systems

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This program invites participants to critically examine how cultural policy shapes access, equity, and influence—and how it can be reshaped to respectfully enact diverse worldviews and lived experiences.

DEADLINE: September 8, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Call for Submissions: 2027 Gallery Season Allied Arts Council of Pincher Creek @ The Lebel

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The Allied Arts Council of Pincher Creek is currently accepting submissions for our 2027 season. We invite solo and group artists to apply for the 2027 exhibition season.

DEADLINE: August 14, 2026 - 11:59 pm

Remembering Horst Schmid, former Alberta Minister of Culture

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Horst Schmid passed away April 4, 2026 at the age of 92.

Investing in Alberta’s creative capital | Investissement dans le capital créatif de l’Alberta

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Budget 2026 delivers a third consecutive year of record-breaking arts funding to diversify the economy and strengthen Alberta’s artistic landscape.