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Work of the Week: Asian Heritage Month
Date: May 28, 2021
May is Asian Heritage Month, so we're celebrating by showcasing a few of the diverse artworks in our collection by Canadians of Asian descent!
Leighton Art Centre Announces Reopening on June 1st
Date: May 27, 2021
Leighton Art Centre will reopen for in person visits on Tuesday June 1, following a closure of nearly 5 months.
Call for Submissions | Annual Fall Art Exhibition & Sale, Beacon Original Art
Date: May 24, 2021
The call for artist submissions to participate in Beacon Original Art's juried Annual Fall Art Exhibition & Sale in Calgary is now open.
Deadline: Sep 18, 2021 - 11:45 pm
Juno-nominated Luminous Voices Releases 4th Recording
Date: May 22, 2021
Calgary’s Juno-nominated chamber choir Luminous Voices' newest CD Twelve Sacred Choral Concerti by Ukranian composer Artem Vedel (1767- 1808).
Job Opportunity | Marketing & Communications Coordinator at Arts Commons
Date: May 21, 2021
Arts Commons is seeking a Marketing & Communications Coordinator for a summer contract!
Work of the Week: "Tents" by John K. Esler
Date: May 21, 2021
This week's Work of the Week is "Tents" by John K. Esler.
Studio 19 | Online Performance Arts Initiative by the Film and Video Arts Society of Alberta (FAVA)
Date: May 20, 2021
"Studio 19" is an online performance arts initiative created to stimulate the exhibition of performing & media arts projects in Edmonton.
SHOWBIZ KIDS Musical Theatre Summer Camps
Date: May 19, 2021
Sing, dance, act! SHOWBIZ KIDS musical theatre summer camps are back!
The 36th Chelsea International Fine Art Competition
Date: May 18, 2021
This is an opportunity for artists at any stage of their career to gain valuable exposure in the New York art scene.
Deadline: Aug 3, 2021 - 11:45 pm
Announcement | Amplifying Live Music Funding in Alberta
Date: May 14, 2021
Alberta’s government launches the Stabilize Live Music Grant program to help rebuild and reopen live experiences once public health guidelines allow.