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ASA Call for Submissions: Nostalgia - Chasing Yesterday

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The Alberta Society of Artists invites all artists in Alberta (must be 18 years of age or older) to submit to the exhibition, “Nostalgia – Chasing Yesterday”.

DEADLINE: July 1, 2025 - 5:59 am

ASA Call for Submissions: Finding Joy...

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The Alberta Society of Artists invites all artists in Alberta (must be 18 years of age or older) to submit to the exhibition, “Finding Joy in a Dystopian World.”

DEADLINE: July 1, 2025 - 5:59 am

WordsWorth Writing Residency For Young Artists Open For Registration

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WordsWorth is a week-long sleepover creative writing residency for young artists who believe in the power of words and storytelling. Join us July 13-18 or 20-25 at Red Deer Polytechnic.

DEADLINE: July 13, 2025 - 5:59 am

Prairie Art Network Institute 2025

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Prairie Art Network is a network for Prairie-based arts and cultural professionals, visual arts educators, artists and students.

Apply Now | Indigenous Fashion Runway Residency 2025

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The 3 week Indigenous Fashion Runway Residency offers four Indigenous fashion designers the opportunity to build their portfolios and showcase their runway work in a professional setting.

DEADLINE: June 26, 2025 - 5:59 am

Let’s Make a Mural!

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Don’t let your art hit a wall — paint it! This week-long course will teach the ins-and-outs of mural painting for new-to-it artists.

DEADLINE: July 8, 2025 - 5:59 am

Barbara Spohr Memorial Award for Photography 2026

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The Barbara Spohr Memorial Award for Photography provides financial and creative assistance to a mid-career Canadian artist.

DEADLINE: June 19, 2025 - 5:59 am

Deep Winter Writers 2026

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Deep Winter Writers residency is a self-directed program that offers time and space for writers to retreat, reconnect, and reenergize their writing practice.

DEADLINE: August 21, 2025 - 5:59 am

Chalk it Up 2025 and 18th Birthday Celebration

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Celebrate The Carrot’s 18th Birthday on July 19th with live music, delicious food, chalk art, and an Artisan Market! Fun for all ages, don’t miss out!

Budget 2025

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For the second year in a row, the Government of Alberta increasing funding to the AFA by $4.5 million.