Who is the

Writers' Guild of Alberta

The Writers’ Guild of Alberta is a provincial arts service organization that represents both professional and emerging writers in Alberta. We envision an Alberta with a thriving writing community that is diverse, valued, and celebrated. Our mission is to support and advocate for all writers and provide opportunities to grow and connect while enriching Alberta’s culture and economy.

Events

June

05jun6:00 pmAlberta Literary Awards Gala6:00 pm(GMT-06:00) Wyndham Edmonton, 4440 Gateway Boulevard

06jun(jun 6)8:00 am07(jun 7)5:00 pmWGA Conference 20268:00 am – 5:00 pm (7)(GMT-06:00) Wyndham Edmonton, 4440 Gateway Boulevard

06jun7:00 pm10:00 pmOpen Mic & Karaoke Pub Night (Edmonton)7:00 pm – 10:00 pm(GMT-06:00)

09jun6:00 pm9:00 pmConnections Brewing Pub Night — June (Calgary)6:00 pm – 9:00 pm(GMT-06:00)

11jun7:00 pm9:00 pmSingle Onion #221 (Calgary)7:00 pm – 9:00 pm(GMT-06:00)

13jun11:00 am1:00 pmWriting Workshop with Blair Palmer Yoxall11:00 am – 1:00 pm(GMT-06:00)

16jun7:00 pm9:00 pmPoetry Parlour — June (Calgary)7:00 pm – 9:00 pm(GMT-06:00)

17jun5:30 pm7:00 pmQueer Writers’ Collective Meeting — June (Edmonton)5:30 pm – 7:00 pm(GMT-06:00)

17jun7:00 pm9:00 pmPride Pub Night & Open Mic (Edmonton)7:00 pm – 9:00 pm(GMT-06:00)

20jun1:00 pm3:00 pmBring the Light Bulb to Your Writing (Olds)1:00 pm – 3:00 pm(GMT-06:00)

22jun7:00 pm10:00 pmWGA Annual General Meeting (Online)7:00 pm – 10:00 pm(GMT-06:00)

25jun5:30 pm7:00 pmSpeak Up YYC ft. Dr. John (Calgary)5:30 pm – 7:00 pm(GMT-06:00)

25jun7:00 pm8:00 pmDemystifying Lit Mags: From Submission to Selection (Online)7:00 pm – 8:00 pm(GMT-06:00)

Some of Our Amazing Sponsors

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Alberta Foundation for the Arts
Edmonton Arts Council
Canadian Council for the Arts
Calgary Arts Development