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Deep Freeze: A Byzantine Winter Festival (Lamppost Cozy Challenge)

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Create engaging, whimsical and vibrant lamppost cozies in the theme of Under The Stars along 118th Avenue to delight festival visitors young and old.

DEADLINE: January 10, 2026 - 10:00 pm

Exhibition, Reception and Artist Talk - "Ink Horizons: East to West"

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Gallery@501 presents “Ink Horizons: East to West,” an exhibition by Dan Xu and an invitation for a reception on Saturday, November 15 from 1pm – 3pm.

DEADLINE: December 21, 2025 - 12:30 am

2026 Alberta Summer Games - Call for entries - Giftware

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Strathcona County is seeking handmade or artist designed items that will be used to thank and recognize key contributors of the 2026 Alberta Summer Games.

DEADLINE: January 16, 2026 - 3:30 pm

Flight Paths: Solo Exhibition by Sterling Komant

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Join us to celebrate the opening of Sterling Komants solo exhibition which explores the dynamics and detail of aviation.

DEADLINE: January 31, 2026 - 12:35 am

Ice, with Edmonton Young Voices

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Join us with Edmonton Young Voices featuring new works by Canadian composers on climate change, including Frank Horvath’s Arctic Haikus world premiere

DEADLINE: May 31, 2026 - 10:55 pm

Good Friday with Pro Coro Canada

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Experience Dvořák’s Stabat Mater and the world premiere of Alberto Grau’s O Vos Omnes

DEADLINE: April 4, 2026 - 3:05 am

Light of Paradise, with Quasar Saxophone Quartet

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North American premiere of Paul Mealor's choral opera The Light of Paradise with Quasar Saxophone Quartet

DEADLINE: March 2, 2026 - 4:15 am

New Year’s Eve with Pro Coro Canada

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Ring in the new year with Pro Coro Canada—an evening of joyful music, celebration, and timeless favourites!

DEADLINE: January 1, 2026 - 6:30 am

The Little Match Girl Passion

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Experience The Little Match Girl Passion—a hauntingly beautiful holiday tradition of hope, compassion, and reflection.

DEADLINE: December 22, 2025 - 6:30 am

Celebrating Black and Indigenous artists at the MacEwan Art Collection

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MacEwan University's Art Collection has acquired new artworks from Black and Indigenous artists that will be on display in the John L. Haar Library. Three of these artists are also part of the AFA Art Collection.