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Fostering Arts and Culture in Alberta

The Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) is the primary arts resource and grant funding body in Alberta.

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AFA funding opportunities provide support for Alberta arts organizations and individual artists through a variety of granting programs.

Access, Belonging and Community Connection

Learn how the AFA is working towards its goal of full and equal participation in the arts in Alberta.

Section of sculpture: Transect by Firebrand Glass (Julia Reimer and Tyler Rock), 2017, stainless steel, laminated glass, cast glass, archival photos, Collection of the Alberta Foundation for the Arts

Collection

The AFA collects, manages and shares the largest collection of visual artwork by Albertan artists anywhere in the world.

We support and celebrate Alberta art.

The Alberta Foundation for the Arts exists to encourage and support the arts as a significant contributor to quality of life in Alberta.

News

An artwork depicting a mountain landscape with clouds in the sky and foliage on the ground.

Work of the Week: Ron Myren

Artist Profile Community News Work of the Week Visual arts & new media Edmonton

Deadline: June 6, 2026 - 10:00 am

Everyone Has a Story – Songwriting Workshop in Fort McMurray with John Wort Hannam

Arts opportunity Community News Music Edmonton Classes & Workshops

Deadline: August 12, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Mâwacihitowinihk Nikamowak: Indigenous Music Residency (Banff Centre)

Arts opportunity Indigenous arts Music Residencies

Deadline: May 29, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Job Opportunity: Ticketing Services Representative

Arts opportunity All disciplines Calgary Jobs

Deadline: May 25, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Summer Job Opportunity: Indigenous Relations & Programming Assistant

Arts opportunity All disciplines Calgary Jobs

Deadline: June 24, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Gallery@501 Members Exhibition

Current Exhibitions Events Visual arts & new media Edmonton