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Call to artists who want an opportunity to present at schools or participate in blog interviews
Date: Feb 24, 2020
Alexis Marie Chute is seeking artists in any medium who want an opportunity to join a list of Albertan artists who want to work with schools.
Work of the Week: "Summer Blooms" by Nancy Ruth Sissons
Date: Feb 21, 2020
This week’s Work of the Week is "Summer Blooms" by Nancy Ruth Sissons, a tapestry.
Government funding for Glenbow
Date: Feb 21, 2020
The province pledges $40 million to upgrade the Glenbow Museum in downtown Calgary.
Applications Now Open | Art Acquisitions by Application
Date: Feb 20, 2020
The Alberta Foundation for the Arts invites Alberta artists to submit artworks for consideration to be part of the AFA Art Collection.
Deadline: Apr 1, 2020 - 11:45 pm
Exhibtition | Stephanie de Couto Costa / Anthology of Mourning
Date: Feb 19, 2020
Anthology of Mourning is a contemporary printmaking exhibition that explores expanded notions of mourning from an ethnological perspective.
Deadline: Apr 7, 2020 - 4:00 pm
Call for Submissions | UAH Art Collection
Date: Feb 19, 2020
Western & northern Canadian artists are invited to submit artwork to be considered for purchase for the University of Alberta art collection.
Deadline: Apr 10, 2020 - 11:45 pm
Call to artists who want to opportunity to present at schools or participate in blog interviews
Date: Feb 18, 2020
Alberta arts advocate Alexis Marie Chute is collecting information for schools who want to bring in artists, photographers, writers, filmmakers, etc.
Work of the Week: "My Heart Goes Out to You" by Martha Henry
Date: Feb 14, 2020
Happy Valentine’s Day! This week’s Work of the Week is "My Heart Goes Out to You" by Martha Henry.
Statistical Insights on the Arts in Alberta
Date: Feb 14, 2020
Learn more about cultural workers in Alberta.
Pumphouse Theatre Summer Drama Day Camps Instructors
Date: Feb 12, 2020
Accepting applications for four (4) full-time drama instructor positions, including a Lead Instructor, for our Summer Drama Day Camp. Deadline: May 1