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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2025
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On this day, the AFA is pleased to feature Ancestors (Keepers), 1991, by Dr. Joane Cardinal-Schubert.
AFA Artist Spotlight - Jessica Plattner
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Jessica Plattner shares her experience applying and provides insight into the story behind her work and what inspires her artistic practice.
Calgary's Rita McKeough selected for Lieutenant Governor award
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Calgary based artist Rita McKeough has been named to receive the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta 2025 Distinguished Artists Award. She is expected to receive the awards’ patron in a ceremony held by Her Honour Salma Lakhani, Lieutenant Governor of Alberta on October 4, 2025.
WATCH: The Artful Place: Alberta artists on their communities - Ashley Laurenson
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In the first video of the Artful Place series, AFA grant recipient Ashley Laurenson, a resident of Fort McMurray/Wood Buffalo, shares insight into the uniqueness of her local arts community.
Here & Now - Michael Leeb
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Michael Leeb's artwork, Creature from the Depths, is featured in the 2024 AFA exhibition Here & Now at the Royal Alberta Museum.
Here & Now - Lisa Brawn
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Lisa Brawn is represented with three artworks featured in the 2024 AFA exhibition Here & Now at the Royal Alberta Museum.
Congratulations JUNO Awards recipients!
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Congratulations to Alberta Juno Awards 2022 recipients on May 15, 2022!
Alberta Artist Profile | Marigold Santos
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Get to know Alberta artist Marigold Santos! Learn more about Alberta artists included in the AFA art collection
Alberta Artist Profile | Karrie Arthurs
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Get to know Alberta artist Karrie Arthurs! Learn more about Alberta artists included in the AFA art collection
Alberta Artist Profile | Robin Cisek
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Take part in art by getting to know local artists. Robin Cisek is a singer/songwriter working in Alberta.