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Link to Free grant writing info webinar for literary grants

Free grant writing info webinar for literary grants

Date: Jun 28, 2024

A webinar focusing on Literary Individual Project Grants.

Deadline: Aug 1, 2024 - 12:00 pm

Link to Jasper 1924-2024, Celebrating the works of Harris and Jackson

Jasper 1924-2024, Celebrating the works of Harris and Jackson

Date: Jun 25, 2024

Visit the sites made famous through the art of Harris & Jackson with Author & Historian Lisa Christensen, the perfect thing to do for Culture Days!
Link to Seeking TELUS Local Content Community Advisory Board Members

Seeking TELUS Local Content Community Advisory Board Members

Date: Jun 25, 2024

TELUS Local Content is seeking locally-engaged community members who are passionate about locally-reflective storytelling on screen.
Link to Spotlight on Arts Audiences - Wave 2 Results

Spotlight on Arts Audiences - Wave 2 Results

Date: Jun 13, 2024

Second set of results of a long-term study on understanding Alberta arts audiences. Watch a presentation of the report.
Link to Literary Journalism Residency: Environmental Writing

Literary Journalism Residency: Environmental Writing

Date: Feb 20, 2024

This residency, at Banff Centre, is for writers who are exploring, testing, witnessing and reporting back on universal environmental concerns.

Deadline: Oct 2, 2024 - 11:45 pm

Link to Winter Writers Residency 2025 - Banff Centre for Arts & Creativity

Winter Writers Residency 2025 - Banff Centre for Arts & Creativity

Date: Feb 20, 2024

A self-directed program for writers from all creative genres to retreat, reconnect and re-energize their practice.

Deadline: Sep 11, 2024 - 11:45 pm

Link to Spotlight on Arts Audiences - Wave 1 Results

Spotlight on Arts Audiences - Wave 1 Results

Date: Jan 29, 2024

First set of results of a long-term study on understanding Alberta arts audiences. Watch a presentation of the report.
Link to Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 6

Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 6

Date: Jan 19, 2022

6th and final wave of results of a long-term study to gauge Alberta audiences' attitudes towards returning to live arts and culture venues and events.
Link to Norma Dunning wins 2021 Governor General's Literary Award for English-language fiction

Norma Dunning wins 2021 Governor General's Literary Award for English-language fiction

Date: Nov 19, 2021

Congratulations to Norma Dunning, and also to Alberta-based writer Jenna Butler who was named a finalist for an award.

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