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Apply to be Alberta's next Artist in Residence/Arts Ambassador

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The deadline to apply is June 16. The maximum eligible amount you can apply for is $50,000. Open to artists from all disciplines.

DEADLINE: June 17, 2025 - 5:59 am

Alberta Immigrant Impact Awards

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Nominations for the Alberta Immigrant Impact Awards are being accepted

DEADLINE: June 18, 2025 - 6:00 pm

Eight-Step Editing Workshop

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An interactive workshop that teaches proven, practical strategies for improving a piece of writing.

Call to Alberta Artists: Sheep River Artist in Residence

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Funded artist residency in Okotoks, Alberta for the month of September 2025

DEADLINE: May 20, 2025 - 5:59 am

Call for Alberta Craft Council Board of Directors

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Seeking Individuals Passionate About Craft and Community Building to Share Their Skills and Enthusiasm

DEADLINE: May 20, 2025 - 5:59 am

Call for Expressions of Interest: Balancing Act Canada’s Level UP! Initiative 2025-2026

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Supporting the exploration of policies and practices that create more employment and better work-life balance for artist parents and caregivers.

containR Art Park call for Artist Submissions

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Rent or be presented at containR this summer, 2025 containR art park is back!

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.

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.

DEADLINE: October 24, 2025 - 5:59 am