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Aknumustiǂis: Ecological Engagement Through the Seasons 2025

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The five-week hybrid residency will engage 12 visual artists whose artistic practice includes land-based themes, environmental sustainability, Indigenous narratives of the land, and/or use of natural materials.

DEADLINE: May 8, 2025 - 5:59 am

Unleash Creativity: A 2-Day Online Conference

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Gain new skills, refine your craft, rekindle your creative spirit, and connect with a vibrant community of writers while celebrating the power of human stories.

DEADLINE: October 24, 2025 - 5:59 am

Work in Progress 2025 Award: Submissions Open!

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The Unleash WIP Award offers writers support in the amount of $500 to supplement costs to support the completion of a book-length work.

DEADLINE: July 16, 2025 - 5:59 am

Tsuut’ina Curatorial Mentorship in public art – The City of Calgary

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The City of Calgary Public Art Program invites members of the Tsuut’ina First Nation to apply for this paid curatorial mentorship opportunity. 

DEADLINE: April 19, 2025 - 5:59 am

Strathcona County Annual Art Acquisitions

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Feb 15-May 15, 2025: Open for Applications

DEADLINE: May 16, 2025 - 5:59 am

Call for Proposals

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Community-Engaged Public Art Program for Strathcona County and Greater Edmonton Based Artists

DEADLINE: April 1, 2025 - 5:59 am