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Celebrate 50 Years of Creativity: Join Red Deer Arts Council’s Anniversary Soirée!

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Red Deer Arts Council has reached a milestone, and you're invited to their 50th Anniversary Soirée fundraiser! On February 1, 2025, from 7:00 to 11:00 PM, gather at the Scott Block Theatre (4816 50th Avenue) for a vibrant celebration of arts and entertainment.

Bea by Mick Gordon

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Edmonton’s Shadow Theatre presents a unique and joyful play about dying with dignity. January 22 to February 9.

ᐊᐧᐃᐧᓯᐦᒋᑲᐣ - wawisihcikan - adornment at FAB Gallery

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January 7-25, 2025 | FAB Gallery | Edmonton, Alberta
Reception: Saturday, Jan. 18, 12-3 PM
Curated by MJ Belcourt. Featuring works by Elaine Alexie, Erik Lee, and Carmen Miller
The Travelling Exhibition (TREX), ᐊᐧᐃᐧᓯᐦᒋᑲᐣ wawisihcikan - adornment, takes a look at adornment through an Indigenous perspective.*

Currents and Visions: 50 Years of the Southern Alberta Art Gallery Maansiksikaitsitapiitsinikssin

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The Gallery is currently open to submissions from early-career artists for a four-part exhibition titled Currents and Visions (working title) occurring across 2026 that commemorates 50 years of the Gallery.

DEADLINE: February 10, 2025 - 6:59 am

Wild Skies Press Call For Submissions

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We are seeking voices from the Canadian Prairies to contribute to an exciting new anthology exploring the vibrant and diverse art scene of the region. Whether you're an artist, curator, writer, or cultural worker, we invite you to share your perspective!

DEADLINE: January 31, 2025 - 6:59 am

Nominate a Distinguished Artist 2025

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The Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Distinguished Artist Award is Alberta’s most prestigious recognition of outstanding achievement in the arts. Nominate an artist by March 31. For full details and nomination process visit artsawards.ca

DEADLINE: April 1, 2025 - 5:59 am

Call for Entry: Opportunities for Alberta-Based Craft Artists for the G7 Summit

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The Alberta Craft Council (ACC) is excited to announce a collaboration with the Summits Management Office (SMO) at Global Affairs Canada. Through this partnership, ACC will connect SMO with Alberta artists to create official gifts for the G7 Summit, scheduled to take place in June 2025 in the Kananaskis region.

DEADLINE: January 20, 2025 - 6:59 am

NOTICE ME! by HOT 4 THE MOMENT

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A/P is pleased to present NOTICE ME! by HOT 4 THE MOMENT, as our first exhibition in 2025.
NOTICE ME! will run from January 24 - March 14, 2025. Join us for the Opening Reception and Artist Talk on January 24 from 7-9pm.

DEADLINE: March 14, 2025 - 11:00 pm

Pumphouse Theatre Spring Break Drama Day Camp - Registration Now Open!

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The Pumphouse Theatre Spring Break Drama Day Camp is happening March 24 - 28, 2025 for ages 7-14. Register before Feb 28th and receive a $50 discount.

DEADLINE: February 28, 2025 - 6:59 am

Workshop: Intro to Letterpress

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Alberta Printmakers is offering a workshop on letterpress printing!

DEADLINE: March 30, 2025 - 4:00 pm