C.U.E. Connect, Unlearn, Expand: Poetry Reading
Sunday, March 63:00 pm – 5:00 pm CoLab Community {Arts} Laboratory 9641 102A Ave NW Readings from Asian, Black, and Indigenous Writers Let us enrich and encourage each other with an afternoon of poetry reading from Asian, Black, and Indigenous communities in Edmonton. The writers are: Shima Robinson, Sandra Ngo, Naomi McIlwraith, Mubarik Adams, Mila […]
THE WGA ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO THE 2022-23 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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 […]
METRO EDMONTON FEDERATION WRITER IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM
The Metro Edmonton Federation is a consortium of four libraries: Edmonton Public Library (EPL), Fort Saskatchewan Public Library, St. Albert Public Library and Strathcona County Library. Each is a partner in the Writer in Residence program and will play host to two Writers in Residence over the coming twelve months. While in residence, each writer […]
WGA – Call for Applications: Executive Director, Deadline: Jan. 7
Location: Edmonton, Alberta The Writers’ Guild of Alberta (WGA) is seeking a dynamic, experienced Executive Director. The successful candidate will effectively represent the WGA, its mission, its members, and its programs. The Executive Director is responsible for the successful management of the Writers’ Guild of Alberta according to the mission of the organization and the […]
WGA Holiday Hours: Dec. 17-Jan.3
The WGA will be closed for the holidays from December 18 to January 3. Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. We wish you the best over the holidays and a wonderful 2022!
WGA 2022 Online Retreat: Focus your Creativity – Jan. 14-16
January 14th – 16th, 2022 Meet the new Virtual Writer-in-Residence, Gail Anderson-Dargatz, as well as fellow retreat participants at a virtual fireside conversation on Friday evening on Friday evening with host Barbori Garnet. 7:00 – 8:30 PM (MST). Enjoy Saturday’s fireside visit with a focus on your writing; conversation guided by our host and partner from the Write-In, Savanna Harvey […]
The WGA, LTAC and Horizons Writers Circle Present: Translation 101 (Jan. 18)
Date: Tuesday, January 18, 2022 Time: 6:00 PM MST In an increasingly interconnected literary world, literary translation is a most pertinent topic for authors who either would like to consider their works to be translated into other languages (English to French or vice-versa, Italian, Chinese, etc.) or are thinking of becoming literary translators. Join us in […]
WGA Announces New Mary Bell Scholarship
The Writers’ Guild of Alberta is thrilled to announce the new Mary Bell Scholarship, which honours a writer, sister, and dear friend who passed away from COVID in December 2020. In alignment with the way in which writing became a significant part of Mary’s life, this scholarship is offered to support one professional one-to-one mentorship […]
WGA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR – Job Description
Writers’ Guild of Alberta Executive Director-Job Description and Employment Terms Deadline: January 7, 2022Location: Edmonton, Alberta Job Description The Executive Director is responsible for the successful management of the Writers’ Guild of Alberta according to the mission of the organization and the strategic direction set by the members of the organization through the Board of […]
Edmonton Outdoor Holiday Party
When: Saturday, December 4. 2-4pmWhere: Victoria Park Picnic Site #2 (Next to Victoria Park Pavillion)12030 River Valley Rd NW, Edmonton, AB It has been so long since we last saw each other for a WGA event. We will be having this gathering outside and following all provincial and municipal COVID regulations. The canopied picnic shelter […]
Merry Calgary Christmas in the Country
Saturday December 4TH, 2021. Join us for a festive time at the Granary Road Market. Enjoy a hot drink and treat, meet new members, and enjoy the atmosphere of the market with optional S’More making. Drop-in visiting, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMS’More making starts at: 11:00 AM Please pre-register for this free members’ event. AHS […]
Official Notice of the 2021 Writers’ Guild of Alberta Annual General Meeting – Registration Deadline Extended!
Monday, November 22, 20217:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Online The AGM is free and open to all WGA members in good standing. This year’s AGM will be held online. If you are a member and wish to attend the AGM, please RSVP by Sunday, November 21. The AGM agenda, draft minutes of the 2020 AGM, and a […]
The WGA and Horizons Writers Circle Present: Literary Festivals 101
Literary Festivals 101 Thursday, November 18, 2021.6:30 MST, Free REGISTER HERE The Writers’ Guild of Alberta is hosting the first panel of their new 101 Series on all things literary. Four female festival directors from across Canada, Amanda Leduc, from The FOLD Festival, Charlene Diehl from Winnipeg’s Thin Air Festival, Fawnda Mithrush from LitFest YEG, and […]
2022 WGA Mentorship Program Participants Announced
Meet the Participants! The WGA is thrilled to announce the participants for the 2022 Mentorship Program! In January 2022, sixteen Alberta writers will begin their participation in the WGA’s annual mentorship program. 2022 marks the eleventh year for the program, which pairs emerging writers with established Alberta authors to develop the emerging writer’s literary work, […]
Call for WGA Virtual Writer-in-Residence
Deadline: November 12 The Writers’ Guild of Alberta invites all those qualified to apply for the position of Virtual Writer-in-Residence. This program provides WGA members access to the services of a Virtual Writer-in-Residence, with priority given to those who cannot access one elsewhere. The position will begin in January and end in May, with an […]