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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.
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Learn how the AFA is working towards its goal of full and equal participation in the arts in Alberta.
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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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Discover the impact of Francophone Arts in Alberta | Découvrez l’impact des arts francophones en Alberta

The AFA is pleased to sponsor research into Alberta’s Francophone Arts sector during the Year of the Francophonie. | En cette Année de la francophonie, l’AFA est heureuse de soutenir la recherche sur le secteur des arts francophones de l’Alberta.

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Discover the impact of Francophone Arts in Alberta | Découvrez l’impact des arts francophones en Alberta

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Deadline: August 22, 2026 - 7:00 pm

Exhibition: Baseline by Anna Gaby-Trotz

Current ExhibitionsEvents Visual arts & new media Calgary
Deadline: August 10, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Dance//Novella DUAL Immersion 2026

Arts opportunity Dance Calgary Auditions
Deadline: July 3, 2026 - 7:00 pm

Artist Talk & Opening Reception with Anna Gaby-Trotz

Events Visual arts & new media Calgary
Deadline: July 10, 2026 - 6:00 pm

Job Opportunity: Financial Administrator (Part-Time)

Arts opportunity Music Calgary Jobs
Deadline: July 4, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Dulcie Foo Fat - Land and Figure: Paintings

Current ExhibitionsEvents Visual arts & new media Calgary
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