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Upcoming Individual Project Grant workshops for Indigenous Arts
Date: Jul 12, 2024
Free webinars for those interested in applying for Individual Project Grants for Indigenous Arts.
Free grant writing info webinar for literary grants
Date: Jun 28, 2024
A webinar focusing on Literary Individual Project Grants.
Deadline: Aug 1, 2024 - 12:00 pm
Jasper 1924-2024, Celebrating the works of Harris and Jackson
Date: Jun 25, 2024
Visit the sites made famous through the art of Harris & Jackson with Author & Historian Lisa Christensen, the perfect thing to do for Culture Days!
Seeking TELUS Local Content Community Advisory Board Members
Date: Jun 25, 2024
TELUS Local Content is seeking locally-engaged community members who are passionate about locally-reflective storytelling on screen.
Spotlight on Arts Audiences - Wave 2 Results
Date: Jun 13, 2024
Second set of results of a long-term study on understanding Alberta arts audiences. Watch a presentation of the report.
Literary Journalism Residency: Environmental Writing
Date: Feb 20, 2024
This residency, at Banff Centre, is for writers who are exploring, testing, witnessing and reporting back on universal environmental concerns.
Deadline: Oct 2, 2024 - 11:45 pm
Winter Writers Residency 2025 - Banff Centre for Arts & Creativity
Date: Feb 20, 2024
A self-directed program for writers from all creative genres to retreat, reconnect and re-energize their practice.
Deadline: Sep 11, 2024 - 11:45 pm
Spotlight on Arts Audiences - Wave 1 Results
Date: Jan 29, 2024
First set of results of a long-term study on understanding Alberta arts audiences. Watch a presentation of the report.
Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 6
Date: Jan 19, 2022
6th and final wave of results of a long-term study to gauge Alberta audiences' attitudes towards returning to live arts and culture venues and events.
Norma Dunning wins 2021 Governor General's Literary Award for English-language fiction
Date: Nov 19, 2021
Congratulations to Norma Dunning, and also to Alberta-based writer Jenna Butler who was named a finalist for an award.