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Link to Congratulations JUNO Awards recipients!

Congratulations JUNO Awards recipients!

Date: May 20, 2022

Congratulations to Alberta Juno Awards 2022 recipients on May 15, 2022!
Link to Work of the Week: Asian Heritage Month 2022

Work of the Week: Asian Heritage Month 2022

Date: May 13, 2022

This week's Work of the Week celebrates Asian Heritage Month in May!
Link to Work of the Week: Faye HeavyShield

Work of the Week: Faye HeavyShield

Date: May 4, 2022

In honour of Red Dress Day, we feature two artworks by Faye HeavyShield: red dress and blood
Link to Work of the Week: Happy International Dance Day

Work of the Week: Happy International Dance Day

Date: Apr 29, 2022

Celebrate International Dance Day! Established in 1982 by UNESCO International Theatre Institute, International Dance Day falls on Apr 29 every year.
Link to Henri van Bentum, 1929 - 2022

Henri van Bentum, 1929 - 2022

Date: Apr 25, 2022

Spatial Rythms by Henri van Bentum marked a major transition in his artistic practice.
Link to Harry Kiyooka, RCA (1928 – 2022)

Harry Kiyooka, RCA (1928 – 2022)

Date: Apr 22, 2022

The AFA was saddened to learn of the passing of former board member and Alberta artist Harry Kiyooka on April 8, 2022.
Link to Work of the Week: World Book and Copyright Day

Work of the Week: World Book and Copyright Day

Date: Apr 22, 2022

Every year on April 23, World Book and Copyright Day is celebrated to encourage enjoyment of reading books.
Link to Work of the Week: World Art Day

Work of the Week: World Art Day

Date: Apr 14, 2022

We profile "World enough, and time" by Ken Macklin to help celebrate World Art Day on April 15.
Link to Work of the Week: Gag by Carissa Baktay

Work of the Week: Gag by Carissa Baktay

Date: Mar 31, 2022

Did you know the AFA Art Collection includes contemporary sculpture? Check out this example in Work of the Week.
Link to Work of the Week: Conquered Mountain by John K. Esler

Work of the Week: Conquered Mountain by John K. Esler

Date: Mar 18, 2022

Featured artwork from the Collection of the Alberta Foundation for the Arts: Conquered Mountain by John K. Esler and showcased at TREX - NW Alberta

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