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Calgary's Rita McKeough selected for Lieutenant Governor award

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Calgary based artist Rita McKeough has been named to receive the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta 2025 Distinguished Artists Award. She is expected to receive the awards’ patron in a ceremony held by Her Honour Salma Lakhani, Lieutenant Governor of Alberta on October 4, 2025.

AFA Artist Spotlight - Jessica Plattner

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Jessica Plattner shares her experience applying and provides insight into the story behind her work and what inspires her artistic practice.

WATCH: The Artful Place: Alberta artists on their communities - Ashley Laurenson

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In the first video of the Artful Place series, AFA grant recipient Ashley Laurenson, a resident of Fort McMurray/Wood Buffalo, shares insight into the uniqueness of her local arts community.

Here & Now - Michael Leeb

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Michael Leeb's artwork, Creature from the Depths, is featured in the 2024 AFA exhibition Here & Now at the Royal Alberta Museum.

Here & Now - AJA Louden

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AJA Louden's artwork, Elsa Robinson, was featured in the 2024 AFA exhibition Here & Now at the Royal Alberta Museum.

DEADLINE: September 30, 2024 - 4:00 am

Here & Now - Lisa Brawn

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Lisa Brawn is represented with three artworks featured in the 2024 AFA exhibition Here & Now at the Royal Alberta Museum.

Congratulations JUNO Awards recipients!

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Congratulations to Alberta Juno Awards 2022 recipients on May 15, 2022!

Alberta Artist Profile | Marigold Santos

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Get to know Alberta artist Marigold Santos! Learn more about Alberta artists included in the AFA art collection

Alberta Artist Profile | Karrie Arthurs

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Get to know Alberta artist Karrie Arthurs! Learn more about Alberta artists included in the AFA art collection

Alberta Artist Profile | Robin Cisek

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Take part in art by getting to know local artists. Robin Cisek is a singer/songwriter working in Alberta.