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Beacon Original Art 2-Day Spring Show & Sale

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Get your art fix, shop local for Mother's Day, add to the charm of your home, or treat yourself to something special!

DEADLINE: April 26, 2026 - 4:00 pm

CALL FOR ENTRIES: 2027 Next Generation Indie Book Awards

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The largest international awards program for indie authors and independent publishers.

DEADLINE: February 12, 2027 - 5:00 pm

Career Opportunity: Executive Director

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Lead the future of devised theatre in Canada. Ghost River Theatre is hiring a FT Executive Director to co-lead Canada's premiere devised theatre company.

Meet Our New Emerging Curator: Natalie Gerber

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We are thrilled to introduce Natalie Gerber as the new Alberta Foundation for the Arts’ Emerging Curator.

Call to Artists: Bridgeport Commercial District Public Art Project

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groundcubed and Qualico Properties are seeking artists/artist teams, residing in Canada, to create two public artworks at Bridgeport Commercial District, a new commercial development in Chestermere, AB.

DEADLINE: April 26, 2026 - 11:59 pm

Career Opportunity: Director, People + Culture

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The Director, People + Culture at Calgary Philharmonic plays a pivotal role in fostering a positive and collaborative work environment for our dedicated team of musicians, administrative staff, and volunteers.

DEADLINE: April 19, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Calling All YouthWrite Alumni

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YouthWrite wants to connect with alumni to celebrate 30 years of camps for kids who love to write... just about anything!

DEADLINE: July 3, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Workshop: Introduction to Etching

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Alberta Printmakers is offering a workshop on traditional etching methods!

DEADLINE: May 5, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Workshop: Next Steps in Letterpress

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Looking for more? Alberta Printmakers is offering a follow-up workshop to "Intro to Letterpress" with "Next Steps in Letterpress"!

DEADLINE: May 3, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Workshop: Intro to Letterpress

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It is finally back! Alberta Printmakers is offering Intro to Letterpress!

DEADLINE: April 19, 2026 - 5:00 pm