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Link to AFA awards 15 Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee Medals

AFA awards 15 Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee Medals

Date: Feb 7, 2023

The AFA awarded 15 medals to arts champions during two ceremonies in Edmonton on January 30 and in Calgary on February 2.
Link to Celebrating Black History Month with the Arts

Celebrating Black History Month with the Arts

Date: Feb 1, 2023

Our 2023 list of ways to celebrate Black History Month and engage with the Alberta Arts and Culture scene.
Link to The Embodied Self: A solo art exhibition by Sinéad Ludwig-Burgess

The Embodied Self: A solo art exhibition by Sinéad Ludwig-Burgess

Date: Jan 31, 2023

Sinéad Ludwig-Burgess presents her sculptures in a solo art exhibition at the Okotoks Art Gallery from January 14- March 31, 2023.
Link to Vivek Shraya’s How to Fail as a Popstar heads to CBC

Vivek Shraya’s How to Fail as a Popstar heads to CBC

Date: Jan 30, 2023

The theatrical one-person show, created by Albertan artist Vivek Shraya, will feature as an original series on CBC’s free streaming service, Gem.
Link to ASA Call for Submissions: "Home and Migration"

ASA Call for Submissions: "Home and Migration"

Date: Jan 30, 2023

The Alberta Society of Artists invites Alberta artists (18 years of age or older) to submit to the exhibition “Home and Migration."

Deadline: Apr 3, 2023 - 11:45 pm

Link to Megan Dawson's new single "To Fall in Love"

Megan Dawson's new single "To Fall in Love"

Date: Jan 28, 2023

Calgarian pop/country singer-songwriter Megan Dawson releases her next single, "To Fall in Love” on February 9, 2023.
Link to Unleash Creatives: Mind-body Writing & Leadership Workshop at The Yurt

Unleash Creatives: Mind-body Writing & Leadership Workshop at The Yurt

Date: Jan 27, 2023

Unleash Creatives: Mind-body Writing & Leadership Workshop at The Yurt When: August 12, 2023 Where: The Yurt, Cochrane, AB

Deadline: Aug 4, 2023 - 11:45 pm

Link to Work of the Week: Borrowed Power by Joane Cardinal-Schubert

Work of the Week: Borrowed Power by Joane Cardinal-Schubert

Date: Jan 27, 2023

Check out the David Garneau exhibition opening Feb 3 at the Nickle Galleries featuring this artwork by Dr. Joane Cardinal-Schubert.
Link to The legacy of Dr. Joane Cardinal-Schubert - Part 1

The legacy of Dr. Joane Cardinal-Schubert - Part 1

Date: Jan 20, 2023

We look back at the tremendous impact Dr. Joane Cardinal-Schubert has had on the AFA Art Collection, starting with the Narrative Quest exhibition.
Link to Evolution: Chamber - Quartets, Piano Trios + Composers

Evolution: Chamber - Quartets, Piano Trios + Composers

Date: Jan 16, 2023

This intensive residency in Banff targets early career quartets, piano trios, and composers.

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