Find out what's happening in the Alberta arts community. You never know what you'll discover! 

  • Click the image or the title to view each News story. Click blue buttons or pink tags to browse related stories.
  • Disclaimer
  • Individuals and organizations posting and/or viewing information on the AFA newsfeed do so at their own risk. The AFA does not guarantee the accuracy of any information posted on the newsfeed. The posting of a listing is not an endorsement by the AFA of the submitting organization or individual, or any organization or individual identified in the listing. The AFA recommends that those viewing the newsfeed conduct their own research of organizations and individuals that post on the website, when listings are related to youth.
  • Please review the full AFA news feed Terms of Use.

Link to Call for Summer Drama Day Camp Instructors

Call for Summer Drama Day Camp Instructors

Date: Mar 14, 2024

The Pumphouse Theatre is now accepting applications for three (3) full-time drama instructor positions for our annual Summer Drama Day Cam

Deadline: May 1, 2024 - 11:45 pm

Link to Exhibition Installer & Coordinator

Exhibition Installer & Coordinator

Date: Mar 12, 2024

Contract position: seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Exhibition Installer and Coordinator.
Link to International Women's Day 2024

International Women's Day 2024

Date: Mar 8, 2024

Inspire inclusiveness and celebrate women in the arts.
Link to The Citadel Theatre presents The Mountaintop

The Citadel Theatre presents The Mountaintop

Date: Mar 1, 2024

The Mountaintop is a gripping reimagination of events the night before the assassination of the civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King.

Deadline: Apr 21, 2024 - 5:00 pm

Link to Budget 2024

Budget 2024

Date: Mar 1, 2024

In Budget 2024, funding for the AFA is increasing to $30.1 million. Read our full statement on the AFA budget.
Link to Work of the Week selection inspired by Pink Shirt Day

Work of the Week selection inspired by Pink Shirt Day

Date: Feb 28, 2024

Pink Shirt Day is a significant day that raises awareness about bullying.
Link to Literary Journalism Residency: Environmental Writing

Literary Journalism Residency: Environmental Writing

Date: Feb 20, 2024

This residency, at Banff Centre, is for writers who are exploring, testing, witnessing and reporting back on universal environmental concerns.

Deadline: Oct 2, 2024 - 11:45 pm

Link to Winter Writers Residency 2025 - Banff Centre for Arts & Creativity

Winter Writers Residency 2025 - Banff Centre for Arts & Creativity

Date: Feb 20, 2024

A self-directed program for writers from all creative genres to retreat, reconnect and re-energize their practice.

Deadline: Sep 11, 2024 - 11:45 pm

Link to Literary Journalism Residency - Banff Centre for Arts & Creativity

Literary Journalism Residency - Banff Centre for Arts & Creativity

Date: Feb 20, 2024

This residency gives creative non-fiction writers the time to work on their manuscripts, have consultations with faculty and participate in workshops.

Deadline: Jul 17, 2024 - 11:45 pm

Pages