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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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Spotlight Post

Work of the Week features new addition to New Views at the AFA art house

Dick Averns', Any Day Now is the newest acquisition to the AFA Art Collection and will feature at the AFA art house.

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: June 4, 2026 - 11:59 pm

Call for Mural Artists (Strathcona County)

Arts opportunity Visual arts & new media Edmonton Call for Submissions Request for Proposals

Natalie Gerber is photographed against a grey background with her arms crossed. She has brown hair, red lipstick, and is wearing a white and beige striped blazer and a black shirt underneath.

Meet Our New Emerging Curator: Natalie Gerber

AFA News Art House Artist Profile Visual arts & new media Calgary

Deadline: April 26, 2026 - 11:59 pm

Call to Artists: Bridgeport Commercial District Public Art Project

Arts opportunity Visual arts & new media Calgary Call for Submissions

Investing in Alberta’s creative capital | Investissement dans le capital créatif de l’Alberta

AFA News All disciplines

Deadline: April 26, 2026 - 11:59 pm

Call for Artists - Recycle Yard Mural (City of St. Albert)

Arts opportunity Indigenous arts Visual arts & new media Edmonton Call for Submissions

Promotional poster of John Wort Hannam’s Songwriting Workshop “Everyone has a Story” at Grande Prairie, Alberta on May 9 & 10.

Deadline: May 9, 2026 - 12:00 pm

Everyone Has a Story – Songwriting Workshop in Grande Prairie with John Wort Hannam

Arts opportunity Music Northwest Alberta Classes & Workshops