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And the Nominees Are...
Date: Mar 17, 2021
Alberta musicians get Juno nods, and the Edmonton Music Prize announce its top 3 finalists!
UAlberta Press Spring 2021 Book Launches and Events
Date: Mar 17, 2021
Three new poetry collections and a literary anthology are being released by UAlberta Press this spring!
Deadline: May 27, 2021 - 7:00 pm
Call for Submissions | 2021 MOA Shop Emerging Indigenous Artist Contest
Date: Mar 16, 2021
Emerging Indigenous Artist Contest is now open for anyone age 15-25 years who identifies as Indigenous, Aboriginal, First Nations, Inuit or Métis.
Deadline: Apr 30, 2021 - 11:45 pm
Call for Submissions | Strathcona County Annual Art Acquisition Program
Date: Mar 16, 2021
Strathcona County artists are invited to submit their artwork for consideration for the County's Art Collection.
EPCOR Announces an Additional $1 Million for Heart + Soul Fund
Date: Mar 16, 2021
As a direct response to community need, EPCOR is providing an additional $1 million through its Heart + Soul Fund.
In Remembrance | Bob McPhee, 1956-2021
Date: Mar 15, 2021
AFA Board Chair's statement on the passing of Alberta arts champion, Bob McPhee.
Work of the Week: "Drop City, 1964" by Josée Aubin Ouellette
Date: Mar 12, 2021
This week's Work of the Week is "Drop City, 1964" by Alberta Francophone artist Josée Aubin Ouellette.
Drawing Courses Online
Date: Mar 10, 2021
Painter and art educator Patrick Higgins is now offering Zoom drawing courses.
WGA Annual Conference 2021: Re/Orientation
Date: Mar 9, 2021
The 2021 WGA virtual conference, held in partnership with the AWCS, is a unique opportunity to learn and connect on your writer’s journey.
Happy International Women's Day!
Date: Mar 8, 2021
Today is International Women’s Day, so we want to share with you two TREX exhibitions that celebrate women artists and their artwork!