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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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Spotlight Post

Artist in Residence puts dance in the spotlight

Contemporary dance artist Janita Frantsi has been named Alberta's seventh Artist in Residence and Arts Ambassador.

All disciplines | Dance

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: January 31, 2027 - 5:00 pm

New Exhibition: Visible Storage — Richard Clements

Current Exhibitions Visual arts & new media Calgary

Deadline: January 15, 2027 - 5:00 pm

Call for Exhibition Proposals - Alberta Printmakers Main Gallery

Arts opportunity Visual arts & new media Calgary Call for Submissions

An artwork depicting a group of soldiers standing or sitting at a train station with their suitcases.

Work of the Week: Remembrance Day and Indigenous Veterans Day 2026

Artist Profile Work of the Week Visual arts & new media

Deadline: November 21, 2026 - 1:00 pm

Opening Reception and Artist Talk: Salinlahi: Generations by Ursula Handleigh and Mary Escano

Current Exhibitions Events Visual arts & new media Edmonton

Deadline: November 21, 2026 - 6:00 pm

SkirtsAfire Festival Presents: LET IT LUZ Fundraiser

Events All disciplines Edmonton

Deadline: January 6, 2027 - 5:00 pm

VFX and Puppetry for Feature Film and TV 2027 (Banff Centre)

AFA News Film & video arts Visual arts & new media Calgary Residencies