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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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Request for Proposals

DEADLINE: June 22, 2026 - 11:59 pm

The AFA is looking for Community Connectors!

Apply to be a Community Connector by June 22.

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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.

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Deadline: September 23, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Write Over Here: Indigenous Futurism Residency 2027 (Banff Centre)

Arts opportunity Film & video arts Indigenous arts Southern Alberta Residencies

Deadline: September 8, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Reimagining Cultural Policy: Leading Change Across Governance Systems

Arts opportunity All disciplines Southern Alberta Residencies

Deadline: June 26, 2026 - 4:00 pm

Call For Artists - Kickstart Commons Mural

Arts opportunity Visual arts & new media Calgary Call for Submissions

Deadline: August 1, 2026 - 5:00 pm

"Dirtying The Paper" - Exhibition and Opening Reception

Current Exhibitions Events Visual arts & new media Edmonton

Deadline: July 12, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Applications for Artstrek 2026 are open until June 30!

Arts opportunity Events Indigenous arts Theatre Central Alberta Classes & Workshops

Deadline: July 13, 2026 - 8:00 pm

A Place of Joy - Opening Reception

Current Exhibitions Events Visual arts & new media Calgary