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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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Support and celebrate Alberta art by visiting Montageries before it closes

Albertans have one last chance to see this exhibition before it closes on October 9.

Visual arts & new media

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 8, 2026 - 5:00 pm

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Deadline: October 29, 2026 - 6:00 pm

Social Art Experience: Felted Wool Pumpkin - with Elvira Falconer

Events Visual arts & new media Edmonton Classes & Workshops

Deadline: October 31, 2026 - 5:00 pm

The Carrot Visual Arts Gallery: A Bit of Realism - Thomas Van Dreil - Opening Reception

Current Exhibitions Events Visual arts & new media Edmonton

Deadline: October 30, 2026 - 3:00 pm

The Headless Carrot Halloween Party

Events Music Edmonton

Deadline: November 22, 2026 - 5:00 pm

The Great Gatsby - Citadel Theatre

Events Theatre Edmonton

Deadline: October 23, 2026 - 7:00 pm

Live at The Carrot presents: Melody McArthur

Events Music Edmonton