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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.

Find funding

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.

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Spotlight Post

DEADLINE: March 2, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Help with grants – AFA resources for individual artists

The deadline for Individual Project Funding programs is approaching fast. Here’s what artists applying for grants need to know.

All disciplines

A graphic with the text reading Individual Artist Grants: March 2, 2026 deadline.

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

Deadline: April 4, 2026 - 4:30 pm

TREX Exhibition: Folk Memoirs at Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre

AFA News Current Exhibitions Events Visual arts & new media Southern Alberta

Deadline: March 6, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Career Opportunity: Senior Development Officer – Annual Giving

Arts opportunity Music Calgary Jobs

Ash Slemming is photographed standing and smiling while wearing a black-collared shirt and green pants. A number of artworks can be seen hanging on the wall in the background. Photo credit: Austin Kamenz.

Artist Profile: Ash Slemming

AFA News Art House Artist Profile Current Exhibitions Visual arts & new media Calgary

Deadline: March 8, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Call for Volunteers: Erdem Taşdelen and Richard Ibghy & Marilou Lemmens

Arts opportunity Dance Film & video arts Visual arts & new media Calgary Volunteers

Deadline: February 28, 2026 - 11:59 pm

The APN Emerging Artist Playwriting Mentorship - DEADLINE EXTENDED

Arts opportunity Literary arts Theatre Call for Submissions

Deadline: March 15, 2026 - 11:59 pm

Open For Submissions: 61st Annual Alberta Playwriting Competition

Arts opportunity Literary arts Theatre Central Alberta Call for Submissions