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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

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The AFA collects, manages and shares the largest collection of visual artwork by Albertan artists anywhere in the world.

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Work of the Week features new addition to New Views at the AFA art house

Dick Averns', Any Day Now is the newest acquisition to the AFA Art Collection and will feature at the AFA art house.

Visual arts & new media

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.

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Deadline: March 30, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Funding available: Calgary Culture Days Microgrant

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Career Opportunity: Scheduling Coordinator (Werklund Centre)

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Deadline: April 29, 2026 - 7:00 pm

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Work of the Week features new addition to New Views at the AFA art house

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Deadline: April 3, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Career Opportunity: Manager, Events & Experience (The GRAND)

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