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Discovering lost cultural treasures

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AFA Art Collection 50th Anniversary look back: that one time in 2015 when we were treasure hunters!

Alberta Artist Profile | Frederick Kroetsch

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Take part in art by getting to know local artists. Frederick Kroetsch is an award-winning documentary filmmaker working in Alberta.

Artist profile - Barb Mah

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Barb Mah is an Edmonton-based director, teacher, choreographer, costume designer and actor. Our long-time arts consultant is retiring from the AFA.

Vivek Shraya’s How to Fail as a Popstar heads to CBC

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The theatrical one-person show, created by Albertan artist Vivek Shraya, will feature as an original series on CBC’s free streaming service, Gem.

The legacy of Dr. Joane Cardinal-Schubert - Part 1

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We look back at the tremendous impact Dr. Joane Cardinal-Schubert has had on the AFA Art Collection, starting with the Narrative Quest exhibition.

The legacy of Dr. Joane Cardinal-Schubert - Part 2

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Part 2 of our look back on the impact Dr. Joane Cardinal-Schubert has had on the AFA Art Collection, including the Fellowship for Indigenous Curators.

Watch now: Caring for the Collection - Celebrating 50 years of the AFA Art Collection

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Watch how the AFA cares for an exquisite new acquisition by Métis Cree visual artist, Sharon Rose Kootenay, in the 2nd video in its documentary series

Alberta art shines at the National Gallery of Canada

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Calgary-based Chris Cran and Cold Lake’s Alex Janvier each had noteworthy, full-career retrospective shows at the National Gallery of Canada in 2016

Interview with Elisa Mair – Finding Pride Through Storytelling | Day of the Dead Special

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In this special Day of the Dead release, we feature an intimate conversation with playwright and producer Elisa Mair in her Artist Spotlight video.

Work of the Week showcases Harry Kiyooka

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The AFA has loaned 8 artworks to be included in The Nickle Galleries exhibition of Harry Kiyooka, curated by Mary-Beth Laviolette.

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