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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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AFA receives record level 38.1 million in budget 2026.

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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 23, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Exhibition, Reception and Artist Talk: "Transcendence: We Come From The Stars" at Gallery@501

Current Exhibitions Events Visual arts & new media Edmonton

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Photos: Opening Reception of TREX: Art on the Move

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

Deadline: April 7, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Volunteer Opportunity: Calgary Philharmonic Society Board of Directors

Arts opportunity Music Calgary Volunteers

Deadline: March 14, 2026 - 9:00 pm

Bright Spirits - Festival City Winds & Guests

Events Music Edmonton

Budget 2026

AFA News Community News All disciplines Funding

Deadline: April 7, 2026 - 5:00 pm

2026 SAAG Arts Writing Prize Call for Submissions

Arts opportunity Indigenous arts Literary arts Visual arts & new media Southern Alberta Call for Submissions