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Work of the Week: "Sea of Fools" by Angus Wyatt
Date: Apr 1, 2021
This week’s Work of the Week is "Sea of Fools" by Angus Wyatt.
Alberta Culture Days grants now open
Date: Mar 30, 2021
Alberta’s government is now accepting grant applications for Alberta Culture Days 2021.
Deadline: May 7, 2021 - 7:00 pm
Call for Submissions | Artist in Residence at Harcourt House Artist Run Centre
Date: Mar 30, 2021
Harcourt House Artist Run Centre is accepting submissions for its 2021/2022 Artist in Residence (AIR) Program.
Deadline: Apr 30, 2021 - 11:45 pm
Job Opportunity | Voice actors needed for narration
Date: Mar 30, 2021
Narrators needed for audiobook project set to start in April.
Call for Submissions | Alberta Craft Council
Date: Mar 29, 2021
Find out more about submitting your work to the Alberta Craft Council for two exhibitions: "Kitsch" and "Coming Up Next".
Deadline: May 23, 2021 - 11:45 pm
Artist in Residence sings for Albertans and Artists
Date: Mar 26, 2021
A free online video concert - "Joal Kamps - Backstage & Up Close" - will be available starting on March 26 at 1 p.m.
Work of the Week: "After the Theatre" by Raymond Theriault
Date: Mar 26, 2021
This week's Work of the Week is "After the Theatre" by Raymond Theriault in honour of World Theatre Day on March 27!
Submissions Now Open | 2021 YYC Music Awards
Date: Mar 23, 2021
The 2021 YYC Music Awards is now accepting submissions!
Deadline: May 31, 2021 - 11:45 pm
Work of the Week: "Spring" by Kenneth Samuelson
Date: Mar 19, 2021
This week's Work of the Week is "Spring" by Kenneth Samuelson.
Federal Supports for Arts and Live Events Workers in Response to COVID-19
Date: Mar 17, 2021
Further details have been announced about the implementation of $181.5 million in federal funding for the live arts and music sectors in 2021–2022.