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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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Access, Belonging and Community Connection

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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Arts an important economic driver to Alberta, according to new AFA report

Every one dollar invested by the AFA generated an economic return of $1.76, while every one dollar expended by AFA operating clients generated a return of $22.53.

Cover of the report with the text reading "Arts Impact Alberta 2025: Ripple Effects from the Arts Sector"

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: April 8, 2026 - 10:30 pm

Sports Writing 2026 - Banff Centre for the Arts and Creativity

Arts opportunity Literary arts Southern Alberta Residencies

Career Opportunity: Curatorial Assistant, City of Medicine Hat

Arts opportunity Visual arts & new media Southern Alberta Jobs
Deadline: January 12, 2026 - 6:45 am

Call for Jurors - Elton + Anne Foote Edmonton Visual Arts Prizes

Arts opportunity Visual arts & new media Central Alberta Call for Submissions
Deadline: January 19, 2026 - 10:00 pm

Call for Nominations - Edmonton Arts Prizes

Arts opportunity Visual arts & new media Edmonton Call for SubmissionsFundingNominations
Deadline: January 29, 2026 - 1:00 am

Grant workshop for dance

AFA NewsArts opportunity Dance Classes & WorkshopsFunding
Deadline: January 20, 2026 - 12:00 am

Career Opportunity: Executive Director - Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra

Arts opportunity Music Jobs
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10708-105 Ave,
Edmonton, AB, Canada, T5H 0A1
780-427-9968
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Treaty 6, 7 and 8 territories: traditional lands of First Nations and Métis peoples.

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