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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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Spotlight Post

DEADLINE: February 1, 2027 - 5:00 pm

AFA 2026-27 annual budget

A message from AFA Chair, Cynthia P. Moore, regarding our 2026-27 annual budget.

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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: August 1, 2026 - 5:00 pm

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Arts opportunity Theatre Visual arts & new media Edmonton Classes & Workshops

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Deadline: July 11, 2026 - 3:00 pm

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Deadline: July 11, 2026 - 12:00 pm

Grindstone Comedy Festival 2026 Acting for Improvisers Workshop with Jamie Cavanaugh!

Arts opportunity Theatre Edmonton Classes & Workshops

Deadline: August 22, 2026 - 5:00 pm

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Arts in Focus - Quickdraw Animation Society | Celebrating Pride in the Arts

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