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Job Opportunity: Ticketing Services Representative

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Ticketing Services Representative (part-time, hourly) – supporting our front-line customer service and ticketing operations.

DEADLINE: May 29, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Summer Job Opportunity: Indigenous Relations & Programming Assistant

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Indigenous Relations & Programming Assistant (7-week Canada Summer Jobs position) – supporting the planning, coordination, and delivery of culturally grounded events and community initiatives that celebrate Indigenous voices, storytelling, and meaningful connection through the arts.

DEADLINE: May 25, 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

Applications open for Alberta's Artist in Residence and Arts Ambassador

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Apply by June 15 for up to $50,000 to serve a one-year term as Alberta's next Artist in Residence.

DEADLINE: June 15, 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.

Grindstone Theatre School - Summer Adult Classes 2026

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Acting, improv, theatre, and stand-up classes for adults. Develop performance skills, confidence, and creativity, ending in a showcase.

DEADLINE: May 15, 2026 - 5:00 pm

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.

From Data to Relational Direction: Evaluative Practices for Cultural Leaders (Banff Centre)

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Expand your ability to lead with clarity and integrity by embedding evaluative thinking and data strategy as core tools for learning, alignment, and impact.

DEADLINE: June 30, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Budget 2026

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AFA receives record level 38.1 million in budget 2026.

Read the 2024-25 AFA Annual Report

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Read the 2024-25 AFA Annual Report, including last fiscal year's accomplishments and highlights.