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Link to Early Career Banff Artist in Residence - Summer 2025

Early Career Banff Artist in Residence - Summer 2025

Date: Nov 1, 2024

This residency is an immersive program of studio practice, creative exploration, critical feedback and mentorship.

Deadline: Feb 26, 2025 - 11:45 pm

Link to Visual Arts - Kapishkum: Métis Gathering

Visual Arts - Kapishkum: Métis Gathering

Date: Nov 1, 2024

This residency will facilitate discussion and artistic expression within the context of Métis resilience, reclamation, revitalization and transcendenc

Deadline: Jan 29, 2025 - 11:45 pm

Link to National Call for Artists: 2025 CreateSpace Public Art Forum

National Call for Artists: 2025 CreateSpace Public Art Forum

Date: Oct 24, 2024

A digital forum for emerging artists to build skills, network, and develop public art practices.

Deadline: Nov 24, 2024 - 10:00 pm

Link to RFQ: William Hawrelak Park Public Art Project

RFQ: William Hawrelak Park Public Art Project

Date: Oct 23, 2024

City of Edmonton, is seeking an artist/​artist team to create 1or 2 freestanding sculptures at William Hawrelak Park.

Deadline: Dec 4, 2024 - 11:45 am

Link to Two Alberta artists recognized with the Alberta Order of Excellence

Two Alberta artists recognized with the Alberta Order of Excellence

Date: Oct 23, 2024

Artists Will Ferguson and Don Begg were recognized with the Alberta Order of Excellence.
Link to Celebrating Women's History Month through the memory of Isla Burns

Celebrating Women's History Month through the memory of Isla Burns

Date: Oct 21, 2024

In honor of Women’s History Month, we celebrate the life of Alberta sculptor Isla Burns (1945–2024).
Link to Deep Freeze Festival 2025: Call for Creative Teams!

Deep Freeze Festival 2025: Call for Creative Teams!

Date: Oct 21, 2024

Spin us a yarn and cozy up to a lamppost!

Deadline: Jan 10, 2025 - 3:00 pm

Link to Deep Freeze Festival Gallery 2025: Call for Visual Artists

Deep Freeze Festival Gallery 2025: Call for Visual Artists

Date: Oct 19, 2024

We invite you to showcase your talent at Deep Freeze 2025!

Deadline: Dec 29, 2024 - 11:45 pm

Link to Deep Freeze Festival 2025: Call for Artisans!

Deep Freeze Festival 2025: Call for Artisans!

Date: Oct 19, 2024

Join us at the Deep Freeze Artisan Market on January 18-19, 2025!

Deadline: Dec 29, 2024 - 11:45 pm

Link to NIPAI INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP | Movement for Actors / Acting for Dancers Workshop

NIPAI INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP | Movement for Actors / Acting for Dancers Workshop

Date: Oct 11, 2024

The program is ideal for dancers who are interested in learning more about acting and actors who are interested in expanding their knowledge and pract

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