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2020 Alberta Playwriting Competition
Date: Mar 3, 2020
2020 Alberta Playwriting Competition (presented in association with Theatre Alberta) provides $5000 for the most outstanding play by an Albertan.
Deadline: Mar 31, 2020 - 11:45 pm
Concert | Celtic Connection **RESCHEDULED**
Date: Mar 3, 2020
Celebrate Canada’s Celtic roots and influence on our music & culture with Mount Royal Kantorei ,the Calgary Fiddlers & Blakey O’Brien Irish Dancers.
Deadline: Apr 6, 2020 - 7:30 pm
Flamenco Guitar Classes
Date: Feb 29, 2020
Flamenco guitar classes at Dance Code, Sundays from 12-1 p.m.
Flamenco Dance Classes
Date: Feb 29, 2020
Flamenco dance classes - Sunday’s at Dance Code, 12-1 p.m.
Budget 2020
Date: Feb 28, 2020
On February 27, the Alberta government announced details of its 2020-21 budget.
Work of the Week: "Leap of Faith" by Robert Spaith
Date: Feb 28, 2020
This week's Work of the Week is "Leap of Faith" by Robert Spaith.
Leighton Art Centre Announces a Fresh Crop of Art, Craft & Nature Workshops
Date: Feb 26, 2020
There's something for everyone during the spring 2020 workshop season at this scenic and historic Foothills arts centre.
Call for Submissions | Perspectives from Within
Date: Feb 24, 2020
This call seeks artwork in any media that critically engages with mental health in the broadest sense.
Deadline: Apr 15, 2020 - 11:45 pm
The Kathleen & Russell Lane Canadian Art Award
Date: Feb 24, 2020
This $1,000 award is for Canadian students working in visual arts. It will be applied directly to tuition.
Deadline: Jun 30, 2020 - 11:45 pm
Call to artists who want to participate in Artsy Mondays, Writer Wednesdays, or Film Fridays
Date: Feb 24, 2020
Artist, curator & filmmaker Alexis Marie Chute seeks applications from artists who would like to participate in interviews for her creative blog.