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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.

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Congratulations to the 2026 Juno Awards winners!

Congratulations to all 2026 Juno nominees and winners

Photos of Mariel Buckley and Axios Men's Ensemble

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: May 8, 2026 - 7:30 pm

Kappella Kyrie Slavic Chamber Choir of Edmonton presents Among Women

Events Music Edmonton

Photos of Mariel Buckley and Axios Men's Ensemble

Congratulations to the 2026 Juno Awards winners!

Artist Profile Community News Music

Deadline: April 26, 2026 - 4:00 pm

Beacon Original Art 2-Day Spring Show & Sale

Events Visual arts & new media Calgary

Deadline: February 12, 2027 - 5:00 pm

CALL FOR ENTRIES: 2027 Next Generation Indie Book Awards

Arts opportunity Literary arts Calgary Call for Submissions

Deadline: February 25, 2027 - 5:00 pm

CALL FOR ENTRIES: 2027 Next Generation Short Story Awards

Arts opportunity Literary arts Central Alberta Call for Submissions

An artwork of a group of people gathered outside of a church in a remote location with a yellow sky and trees in the background. Underneath are six decorated Easter eggs of varying designs.

Work of the week welcomes Easter and announces AFA Office Closure

AFA News Art House Artist Profile Work of the Week