Thursday, September 7th, 202312:00pm – 1:30pm MDT at Alexandra Writers’ Center at cSpace 4th floor salon1721 29th Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta FREE Join host Ashley Frerichs for the WGA Coffee & Chat: an informal meet-up for writers in Calgary. Come to socialize and chat about writing in general or discuss any current writing projects which you’d like some feedback on. Come ready to make friends, […]
September Soiree: Poetry & Music Wednesday, September 13th, 2023 at 6:30pm MDT cSpace Marda Loop – Theatre (1st floor) 1721 29 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta Free entry. Donations accepted at the door. Please join us and the Calgary Spoken Word Society for an evening of poetry and music featuring artists: Micheline MaylorEugene SticklandMary VlooswykSheri-D WilsonMorag […]
Calgary Poetry Parlour Open Mic Tuesday, September 19th, 20237:00pm – 9:30pm MDTat Pachamama Soul Flavour Emporium #2110, 830 Canyon Meadows Drive SE, Calgary (Between Pizza 73 and Sunshine Vietnamese around the corner South east from from Arby’s.) FREE Join host Ashley Frerichs at the next Poetry Parlour Open Mic. Open mic sign-up starts at 7pm. There are limited slots available and […]
Thursday, August 10th, 2023 from 6pm to 9pm MDT Community Wise Patio (Behind the building in the backyard.) #223 – 12 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta Free for WGA members$5 for non-members Please join us for a Summer Mixer in Calgary featuring readings by Lareina Abbott, Marcello Di Cintio, and Tasnuva Hayden. All ages are welcome. […]
Deadline: August 22, 2022 The 2022/2023 Board of the WGA will be elected at our AGM on September 24, 2022. The AGM will be held at the Calgary Public Library – Central Branch but there will be the opportunity for remote participation. There are openings for the following positions: President, Treasurer, Secretary, Youth Member at […]
Deadline: August 22, 2022 The 2022/2023 Board of the WGA will be elected at our AGM on September 24, 2022. The AGM will be held at the Calgary Public Library – Central Branch but there will be the opportunity for remote participation. There are openings for the following positions: President, Treasurer, Secretary, Youth Member at […]
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this conference workshop, which was slated to take place over the conference weekend has been rescheduled for a new date and time. For conference guests, it is being offered to you free. The coupon code was sent to you on June 16. For those who did not register for the conference, […]
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this conference workshop, which was slated to take place over the conference weekend has been rescheduled for a new date and time. For conference guests, it is being offered to you free. The coupon code was sent to you on June 16. For those who did not register for the conference, […]
The Writers’ Guild of Alberta is happy to announce Gail Anderson-Dargatz as the new WGA Virtual Writer-in-Residence. The Virtual Writer-in-Residence program launched at the start of January and will continue through to the end of May. WGA Members are invited to request appointments with the VWiR using the form below. GAIL ANDERSON-DARGATZ’s international bestsellers, The Cure for […]
At a recent meeting, the WGA board voted on changes to fill board vacancies. The WGA is pleased to announce the following. Edmonton playwright Blaine Newton has joined the board as interim president until the 2022 AGM. Grande Prairie author Teresa Wouters has moved from a member at large position into vice president. Calgary poet […]
Your donation could go even further to help support Alberta authors and the WGA! Throughout the month of June, every $1 donated to a charity through Canada Helps is a chance for that charity to win a $20,000 donation (minimum $3 donation required). Which means every dollar you donate to the WGA during June is […]
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Jump to: Details and Prices | Cancellation Policy | Conference Schedule | Accommodations and Parking | Registration | Our Thanks Postponement Notice Given the constantly changing and developing situation of COVID-19 we are postponing the AWCS/ WGA Wonder and Respect: Reclaim Your Curiosity conference scheduled May 22 -24. We will provide an update when new dates are confirmed. The In Conversation with Anthony Doerr and Breaking the “-Pre” off […]
