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Senator Tommy Banks passes away
Date: Jan 26, 2018
Our sincerest condolences to friends and family of Senator Tommy Banks: an iconic figure of the Alberta arts community.
Work of the Week: Aniti Anemos
Date: Jan 23, 2018
The Work of the Week is Aniti Anemos by Aaron Paquette.
Work of the Week: I Dream of Horse/Counterpane
Date: Jan 17, 2018
The Work of the Week is I Dream of Horse/Counterpane by Dr. Joane Cardinal-Schubert
Work of the Week: Bluebeard’s Wedding Rings
Date: Jan 9, 2018
The Work of the Week is Bluebeard’s Wedding Rings by Shona Rae.
Work of the Week: House Party
Date: Jan 2, 2018
The Work of the Week is House Party by Irene McCaugherty.
Work of the Week: WINTER
Date: Dec 19, 2017
The Work of the Week is WINTER by Illingworth (Buck) Kerr.
Watch: The Art of Hide Tanning - an AFA Commemorative Art Project
Date: Dec 15, 2017
See the video of The Art of Hide Tanning: commissioned Indigenous artworks featuring the traditional hide tanning process taught at Portage College.
Work of the Week: Making the Christmas Cakes
Date: Dec 11, 2017
The Work of the week is Making the Christmas Cakes by Hazel Litzgus.
"Canadian musicians" in Denmark
Date: Dec 10, 2017
Sculptor from Calgary creates a public art piece for a beautiful town of Skovby in Denmark.
Work of the Week: Manifesto of Mittenism
Date: Dec 6, 2017
The Work of the Week is Manifesto of Mittenism by Rita McKeough.