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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.

Spotlight Post

Artist Talk with Samantha Williams-Chapelsky

An AFA art house After Hours Event - November 6 at 5 p.m.

Visual arts & new media

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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

A blonde woman in a pink jacket and pink glasses stands in front of the After Hours text

Artist Talk with Samantha Williams-Chapelsky

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

Deadline: December 7, 2025 - 1:20 am

Workshop: Holiday Printed Stockings

Arts opportunity Visual arts & new media Calgary Classes & Workshops

Deadline: November 30, 2025 - 1:45 am

Bling It! Holiday FunRaiser

Deadline: January 16, 2026 - 3:30 pm

2026 Alberta Summer Games - Call for entries - Giftware

Arts opportunity Visual arts & new media Edmonton Call for Submissions

Deadline: November 10, 2025 - 12:30 am

Job Opportunity: Front of House Lead (Part Time)

Arts opportunity Theatre Calgary Jobs

Deadline: December 8, 2025 - 11:30 pm

2026 Alberta Summer Games Mural Jam - Call for Artists

Arts opportunity Visual arts & new media Edmonton Call for Submissions