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Alberta country music star wins JUNO
Date: Mar 18, 2019
Congratulations to Alberta recording artist Brett Kissel who won the JUNO for the 2019 Country Album of the Year!
Legislative Assembly Unveils Artwork by Alex Janvier
Date: Mar 15, 2019
Two new artworks by renowned Indigenous artist Alex Janvier have been installed in the Legislature Chamber.
Work of the Week Celebrates International Women's Day
Date: Mar 8, 2019
Work of the Week features two artworks by one of the most influential artists in Alberta in the 20th century, Marion Nicoll.
Alberta photographer in running for national award
Date: Mar 1, 2019
Andrew Godsalve from Hinton is one of 23 emerging Canadian photographers longlisted for the Scotiabank New Generation Photography Award.
Alberta’s 1st Artist in Residence revealed
Date: Jan 31, 2019
Edmonton’s Lauren Crazybull has been named the Government of Alberta's first Artist in Residence.
Friends of University Hospitals' New Executive Director
Date: Jan 31, 2019
The Board of Directors of the Friends of University Hospitals is pleased to announce the appointment of Tyler Sherard as Executive Director.
Contemporary Calgary appoints Interim Chief Curator, Ryan Doherty
Date: Jan 17, 2019
Contemporary Calgary today announced the appointment of Ryan Doherty as Interim Chief Curator.
Dive into the 2017-18 AFA Annual Report
Date: Nov 28, 2018
Explore the 2017-18 AFA Annual Report, including last fiscal year's accomplishments and highlights
Artists featured at Alberta House during the 2018 Grey Cup Festival
Date: Nov 21, 2018
Alberta House showcased live music, acts, personalities and some special CFL guests, as part of the Festival in downtown Edmonton, Nov.21-24.
Alberta announces Month of the Artist and new Artist in Residence program
Date: Nov 15, 2018
Alberta is making history by becoming the first province in Canada to dedicate an entire month to the celebration of artists.