Giving Tuesday is a worldwide movement that encourages community contributions to charities, community causes and initiatives. Arts organizations in Alberta greatly benefit from continued support and donations from the community.

If you plan to participate during Giving Tuesday, consider an arts organization in your community to support.

You can also contribute to the AFA's Arts Sector Donation program. Qualifying cash donations of $50 or more are eligible to receive an official donation receipt.

The Alberta Society of Artists is pleased to invite Alberta artists (over 18) who are interested in a self-directed research and site-specific work to apply to our new Artist-in-Residence Creative Program.

Artists from all disciplines are encouraged to submit a proposal to encompass an 8-week consecutive period.

The Alberta Society of Artists is a large part of Alberta’s visual arts history, through its members, its exhibitions, and other initiatives.

The ASA was founded in 1931, making it the oldest society of juried professional artists in the province. The ASA has an active membership of professional visual artists who strive for excellence.

Through exhibitions, education, and communication, the society increases public awareness of the visual arts.

This “Artist-in-Residence Creative” provides a rare look into our organization and the gallery complex at Crossroads Market in Calgary.

Deadline for Submissions is Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 11:59 pm.

For more information, go to www.albertasocietyofartists.com/2025_residency  For questions, please contact coordinator@albertasocietyofartists.com or call the Gallery at 403-265-0012.

In partnership with ArtUniverse, NIPAI invites experienced theatre directors, assistant directors, actors, teachers, and choreographers to apply for a full-tuition scholarship to join one of its international programs or workshops.

This contest is designed for professionals looking to enhance their directing skills, broaden their network, and gain international experience.

A list of potential contest awards:

• A partnership with NIPAI at the 22nd annual IUGTE conference "Performing Arts Between Tradition and Contemporaneity" in 2025.
  • This includes a full scholarship for a one speaker slot and the opportunity for a group of up to 10 people to participate without paying any fees for participation.
• A tuition-free access for a 3-week intensive workshop in Hungary, culminating in a performance in a local theatre.
• Three spots awarded for participation in one of NIPAI's international physical theatre workshops in Berlin in 2025

To keep the excitement alive, the specific prizes will remain undisclosed until the winners are announced.

How to Participate:

1. Record a Short Video (1-3 minutes): Share your story as a theatre professional, your goals for developing directing skills, and how this scholarship could support your growth.
2. Post and Tag NIPAI on Social Media: Upload the video to Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn, tagging NIPAI’s official account.
3. Email the Link: Send the link to info@nipai.org with the subject “NIPAI's New Year Scholarship Contest.”

Deadlines:

• Submission deadline: December 15, 2024
• Public voting on Instagram: December 16-22
• Results announced: December 24

This scholarship offers a chance to participate in a learning environment with international peers and develop new skills to enhance your work in theatre and the performing arts.

International Society of Experimental Artists (ISEA) is hosting our 31st annual international, open, juried exhibition INNOVATIONS 2022 and Pushing Boundaries [REBOOT] 2022 Symposium in St. Albert, Alberta. Both events are wonderful opportunities for Canadian artists. 

INNOVATIONS 2022 will be held in-person Aug 18-Oct 1 at the Art Gallery of St. Albert, Alberta. Significant international exposure, and over US$14,000 in prizes, will be awarded. The Call for Submissions is open from Mar 1-31. 

Pushing Boundaries [REBOOT] 2022 is our 31st Annual Symposium, also in St. Albert, from Sep 1-6. An exciting line-up of 20 artists and art professionals will present over 30 workshops, demos, keynote speeches and discussions. Check out the full line-up of events, presenters, schedules, and registration information

The City of St. Albert and innovative art supply retailer The Paint Spot have also partnered with ISEA to present PBR 2022. The City will provide studio facilities for workshops at St. Albert Place and at AGSA, in the heart of downtown. The Paint Spot will provide registrants with discounted workshop kits, a significant discount on online orders to September 30th, and an onsite demo of new and unusual products.

Would you like to be part of the team, making these events a huge success? We welcome volunteers! Click the Subscribe button on our Volunteer web page.

Treasures of Taber
and
Southern Alberta Artists

Free Art Exhibition

June 3rd, 2022
Meet and Greet
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Taber Legion Hall
5205 – 48th Avenue, Taber

June 4th, 2022
Open Mic / Visual Art
Taber Legion Hall
11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Like to Listen to Music
Poetry, Short Stories
Love to look at great Photos and Artwork
Just want something to do

Art is imagination, Imagination takes life beyond limits
For more information contact:
Open Mic - Richard Betts
Visual - Kevin O’Grady 403-223-8766
Email: kevin.ogrady.kog@gmail.com

No Cost Art Exhibition / Donations are Welcomed
Artist don’t wait to book
We have only a limited number of spots

The Government of Alberta is now accepting grant applications for Alberta Culture Days 2022, which will take place September 1 – 30, 2022. The month-long celebration will showcase talent from across the province to acknowledge Alberta’s heritage, arts, community spirit, and cultural diversity.

Communities and organizations can apply for the Alberta Culture Days grant to help build partnerships, encourage local talent, and boost existing cultural programs. There are grants of up to $10,000 available to support community and nonprofit organizations hosting events that celebrate culture. The deadline for submissions is May 12, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. Learn more on how you can apply.

• news release in English and French

For inquiries, contact:

• Phone: 780-415-0281
  Email: albertaculturedays@gov.ab.ca

Since its inception in 1981, the Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) Travelling Exhibition (TREX) program strives to ensure every Albertan is provided with the opportunity to enjoy art exhibitions in their own communities in one of four TREX regions across the province.

The Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)  is seeking proposals from proponents such as non-commercial public art galleries and/or arts organizations with experience with public programming, art exhibition development/circulation of Alberta visual arts to manage the Travelling Exhibition Program (TREX) for the next five year contract term of April 1, 2025-March 31, 2030.  

Detailed information on the Request for Proposal (RFP), the Service Requirements and the Contract can be found on the Alberta Purchasing Connection website.

You will need to create a “Supplier” Profile on the Alberta Purchasing Connection website to view the opportunity and to ask questions. The Alberta Purchasing Connection Suppliers Registration portal can be found here:

APC Suppliers - Purchasing Connection

General Information on the Management of the Travelling Exhibition (TREX) Program Request for Proposal opportunity can be found here:

AB-2024-09293 - Posting - Purchasing Connection

Please note: All questions must be submitted through the Alberta Purchasing Connection Portal and will be posted publicly.

Please access and read the full Request for Proposals (“RFP”) Number RFP-AFA2024TR001, Management of the Travelling Exhibition (TREX) Program document before submitting questions.

We look forward to receiving your submissions. 

Job Oppertunity: Engagement & Outreach Coordinator

Application Deadline : Nov 15th, 2024
Location: Edmonton, AB (Remote)
Part time: 10 hrs / week

Join the Immigrant Council for Arts Innovation (ICAI) as our Engagement & Outreach Coordinator and help connect newcomer and immigrant arts professionals with Alberta’s vibrant arts community! If you're passionate about diversity, building community, and supporting immigrant and newcomer arts professionals, this role is for you!

Part-time (10 hrs/week) 

$20/hr 

Remote & flexible hours

Summary

The Engagement & Outreach Coordinator supports ICAI’s presence in the community. The individual will be a great communicator who can boldly talk about ICAI and its purpose, programs, and interests to community members and potential partners building relationships in an organic and community centric way.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (Please note that support will be provided for all these tasks, especially if you are new to the arts community)

Engagement

• Create and implement an engagement strategy for ICAI Alberta expansion into other Alberta cities 
• Identify and establish relationship with diverse cultural, newcomer and immigrant groups with the goal of making them allies that would share information on ICAI programs 
• Identify and establish relationships with diverse arts organizations across the province with the purpose of expanding our programs
• Plan and deliver engagement events 'info sessions' to introduce us to the community and educate them on our purpose, plan, and programs. 
• Provide report of engagement and prepare on going work plan for the role
• May be asked to attend public events as required to provide education on who we are
• Connect with stakeholders and partners for engagement purposes
• Support engagement
• Other duties as assigned

Administration:

• Liaise with other team members to gather information and resources as needed
• Assist with grant and sponsorship applications
• Prepare reports on role as needed

Required Skills

• Research skills
• Good presentation skills
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team player
• Knowledge of the arts is an advantage but not compulsory
• Excellent working knowledge of Google drive

 Qualifications

• Related work experience in the nonprofit sector
• Team player, with ability to work independently

Additional details

• This is a part-time 10 hours/week contract position
• $20/hourly rate
• Must have regular access to a computer and the internet
• This is currently a work-from-home position with flexible hours

How To Apply:

Interested applications should be sent via email to admin@icaionline.org by Nov 15, 2024

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity; however, only those persons selected for an interview will be contacted. In all aspects of the selection process, accommodations are available upon request.

Interviews will be conducted by Zoom.

We hire on the basis of merit, and are committed to the principle of equity, diversity and inclusion.

We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. 

KIAC Artist Residency

Founded in 2001, in a partnership with Parks Canada, the KIAC Artist in Residence Program has welcomed over 300 talented artists, musicians and filmmakers to Dawson City from all regions of Canada and around the world. Our alumni include Sobey Art Award nominees, Western Canada Music Award winners, and prize-winning filmmakers from film festivals across the globe.

The residence accommodates two artists concurrently for research, development and production of ongoing or new bodies of work.

KIAC accepts applications from visual artists, media artists and interdisciplinary artists, as well as curators.

Consideration will be given to professional, established and emerging Canadian and international artists. All disciplines will be considered.

General call

Applicants may apply for residencies 4–12 weeks in duration.

Artists are expected to host one public artist talk or open studio event during their residency and may also have the opportunity to facilitate outreach programs such as workshops and exhibitions, intended to promote interaction and professional development, and provide access to a diverse range of contemporary arts practices and theories within the community.

Housing and studio space are provided. Participants are responsible for all travel and personal expenses including food and materials related to their work. No honorariums are provided.

Deadline November 15, 2024

Applicant Eligibility

KIAC accepts residence applications from visual artists, media artists and interdisciplinary artists, as well as curators. Consideration will be given to professional, established and emerging Canadian and international artists. KIAC encourages applications from artists of diverse cultural and regional communities including BIPOC or LGTBQIA2S+ artists.
All disciplines will be considered including but not limited to: Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Sculpture, Ceramics, Design, Architecture, Photography, Installation, Performance, Video and Film, Filmmaking, New Media, and Audio.

Project eligibility

Residencies are available for research, development and production of ongoing or new bodies of work. Artists’ proposed projects should take into account KIAC’s limited resources.Projects that do not require access to specialized equipment are most suitable to the residency program. Artists are responsible for ensuring any additional specialized equipment.

Learn more www.kiac.ca

Dates

Application Deadline: January 15, 2025
Program Dates: May 12 - May 23, 2025

Overview  

This two-week residency encourages the exploration of new ideas in literary journalism (creative non-fiction) and experimentation in writing. Designed to challenge and stimulate, the program aims to inspire creative pieces of non-fiction and to assist the writers in their completion. 
A preeminent space for long-form journalism, this residency emphasizes the strengths of thorough and articulate reporting, distinctive storytelling, and literary devices. 
Work created in this program has been published in many outlets including The Globe and Mail, The Walrus, and The Atlantic, and pieces have gone on to win National Magazine and National Newspaper Awards.

Description

Writers will have time to:

• work on their manuscripts in their individual studios.
• consult with faculty members Kyo Maclear, Taras Grescoe, Sarah Berman, and Amanda Crocker (Between the Lines Press).
• participate in group discussions. 

Faculty will provide mentorship and one-on-one workshops to discuss:

• story ideas. 
• craft concepts such as voice and structure. 
• challenges writers may be encountering with their literary journalism.

Requirements

Literary Journalism is designed for writers seeking a professional development opportunity in a community of peers with the guidance of an experienced writer/editor, as each participant prepares a long form piece.

Applicants should be experienced professionals, active in the diversified fields of writing, including print or electronic media. This program is open to fiction and non-fiction writers, journalists, freelance critics or curators, artists, and academics, with an emphasis on those who can write for a lay audience with logic, vigour, and charm—and those who have a portfolio to prove it.

This program is not open to:

• applicants who have taken part in a Banff Centre residency in the last year.
• current faculty members of any other Banff Centre programming.

This program is run in English and only accepts projects that are being written in English. English is the language of Banff Centre correspondence.

For more information and to apply.