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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.

Find funding

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.

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: November 28, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Falling for the Arts at The GRAND

Events Dance Film & video arts Music Theatre Calgary

Deadline: November 13, 2026 - 5:00 pm

S'ense of Place Solo Art Exhibition by Nekole Thauvette

Current Exhibitions Events Visual arts & new media Edmonton

Deadline: January 31, 2027 - 5:00 pm

YouthWrite's Winter WordPlay 2027

Arts opportunity Literary arts Edmonton Classes & Workshops

Deadline: November 27, 2026 - 2:00 pm

Book Launch: Sveva Caetini's Recapitulation Series: From Medieval Mysticism to the Space Age

Events Literary arts Visual arts & new media Edmonton

Deadline: December 16, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Indigenous Fashion Creation Residency: Embellishments and Accessories (Banff Centre)

Arts opportunity Indigenous arts Visual arts & new media Calgary Residencies

Deadline: December 5, 2026 - 7:00 pm

Convergence 2026 - a dance double bill

Events Dance Edmonton