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Work of the Week: "Bassano-Summer Sky 2008" by Danny Singer
Date: Jun 26, 2020
This week's Work of the Week is "Bassano-Summer Sky 2008" by Danny Singer.
"Uncharted": A Digital Exhibition
Date: Jun 25, 2020
"Uncharted" is a digital exhibition of artworks curated by Ashley Slemming from the Alberta Foundation for the Arts Collection. Watch the slideshow!
When are Canada’s culture goers willing to come back to the arts?
Date: Jun 16, 2020
Read the results of a new survey gauging Canadians’ attitudes on returning to indoor and outdoor arts and culture events across Canada.
Statistical Insights on the Arts in Alberta
Date: Feb 14, 2020
Learn more about cultural workers in Alberta.
Alberta Artist Profile | Karrie Arthurs
Date: Jan 17, 2020
Get to know Alberta artist Karrie Arthurs! Learn more about Alberta artists included in the AFA art collection
Alberta Artist Profile | Marigold Santos
Date: Dec 20, 2019
Get to know Alberta artist Marigold Santos! Learn more about Alberta artists included in the AFA art collection
AFA Art on Display | Yorath House
Date: Dec 19, 2019
Nestled in Edmonton's river valley is a gem of modernist style -- Yorath House, which now playing host to several artworks from the AFA's collection!
Alberta Artist Profile | Allison Tunis
Date: Oct 23, 2019
Get to know Alberta artist Allison Tunis! Learn more about Alberta artists included in the AFA art collection.
Now On View | Two New Emerging Curator Exhibitions
Date: Sep 4, 2019
"Absence Inhabited" and "Dear Alan", featuring artworks from the AFA's collection, are now on view on Google Arts and Culture.
Go Behind the Scenes with the AFA's Art Collections Manager!
Date: Aug 28, 2019
What does it take to get an artwork in show-worthy shape? Find out!