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Winter Writers Retreat 2023 | In Person
Date: Apr 13, 2022
The Winter Writers Retreat is a self-directed program at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. Apply by September 21.
Deadline: Sep 21, 2022 - 11:45 pm
New talk series at the Royal Alberta Museum - UP CLOSE: Stories, objects, and ideas from beyond the galleries
Date: Apr 11, 2022
Join museum experts to learn about research and collections projects and ask questions about our collection. Starting April 22.
WGA Annual Conference 2022: Shifting Creative Gears
Date: Apr 6, 2022
Our WGA 2022 Conference: Shifting Creative Gears, is scheduled for June 3 – 5, 2022.
Deadline: Jun 2, 2022 - 11:45 pm
Call for Casino Volunteers
Date: Apr 6, 2022
We are holding our casino August 11 – 12, 2022 at the Starlight Casino in Edmonton, and we’ll need volunteers to make it a success!
Deadline: Jun 1, 2022 - 4:30 pm
WordsWorth 2022: Regeneration
Date: Apr 6, 2022
WordsWorth is back in person this July at a new location!
Emerging Writers Residency 2022 | Apply Now
Date: Apr 6, 2022
This 13-day writing workshop focuses on new writers of Young Adult (YA) and Children’s Literature.
Deadline: Jul 6, 2022 - 11:45 pm
Cultural Outreach Coordinator / Administrative Assistant (Part Time)
Date: Apr 5, 2022
Making Treaty 7 is hiring a Cultural Outreach Coordinator / Admin Assistant. The Coordinator will work with the Treaty 7 Nations and connect Knowledge Keepers, and Elders to staff and artists for MT7 projects.
Work of the Week: Gag by Carissa Baktay
Date: Mar 31, 2022
Did you know the AFA Art Collection includes contemporary sculpture? Check out this example in Work of the Week.
(Re)Making Chineseness: Reflections of a Cultural Heritage
Date: Mar 28, 2022
A digital exhibition exploring understandings of Chineseness in Canada with personal stories and experiences through photography.
Deadline: May 29, 2022 - 11:45 pm
Puppet Power: Festival of Ideas
Date: Mar 25, 2022
Local, national, & international master puppeteers & presenters provide inspiring talks/panels, practical how-to workshops, & puppetry performances.