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Impact of funding 2016-2017
Date: May 4, 2017
Explore an interactive visual overview of how AFA funding is distributed across the province to support Alberta's arts community and learn more about
Our new Executive Director
Date: Apr 19, 2017
We are pleased to announce that Jeff Brinton accepted the position of Executive Director of the Arts Branch and the Alberta Foundation for the Arts.
Imperial donated four artworks to AFA Collection
Date: Mar 24, 2017
To celebrate Canada’s sesquicentennial, an estimated $6 million in artworks will be donated to Canadian museums and galleries, including the AFA.
Alex Janvier exhibit to tour Alberta
Date: Feb 22, 2017
Artwork by Cold Lake First Nation’s Alex Janvier will be hitting the road over the next year, making stops in Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan.
Meet AFA's 25 Influential Artists
Date: Sep 30, 2016
In spring 2016, the AFA began accepting community nominations to identify 25 Influential Alberta Artists from the past 25 years.
Have art... will travel
Date: Sep 20, 2016
From High Level in the North, to the Milk River in the South, TREX brings Albertan art to all corners of the province, one crate at a time.
Meet me at the public art
Date: Sep 13, 2016
Learn about how artwork from the AFA Public Art Commission program enhances public space often evolving into a community landmark.
A ceramic legacy lives on
Date: Sep 6, 2016
On a sunny day in July 2015 Erin McDonald, manager of the AFA Art Collection, learned of a significant collection of ceramic works by Albertan artists
Alberta's ever-evolving visual arts community
Date: Aug 30, 2016
We’ve collected some highlights of the ever-changing organism that is visual arts in Alberta over the last 25 years.
Behind the scenes: the very first Arts Days
Date: Aug 23, 2016
It’s hard to believe this arts filled weekend has only been around nationally since 2009. But did you know the very first one happened in Alberta?