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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: April 24, 2027 - 6:30 pm

Foothills Bluegrass & Old Time present our annual Spring Square Dance!

Events Dance Music Calgary

Deadline: March 12, 2027 - 6:30 pm

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Events Music Calgary

Deadline: December 12, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Foothills Bluegrass & Old Time presents: Under the Rocks with opener The Haybelles

Events Music Calgary

Deadline: November 21, 2026 - 6:30 pm

Foothills Bluegrass & Old Time presents: McMillan's Camp Boys with opener Riss Fizzard

Events Music Calgary

Deadline: December 5, 2026 - 5:00 pm

News Release: Distinguished Artist Award increases to $50,000

Community News All disciplines Funding

Deadline: November 28, 2026 - 6:00 pm

'Twas the Night - Alberta Craft Fundraiser

Events Visual arts & new media Edmonton