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2019 Sobey Art Award and Exhibition
Date: Oct 1, 2019
On view for the first time at the Art Gallery of Alberta, the Sobey Art Award exhibition will feature works by this year’s five shortlisted artists.
Deadline: Jan 5, 2020 - 5:00 pm
Exhibition | "Chris Cran: It's Still My Vault" at Nickle Galleries
Date: Oct 1, 2019
This new exhibition at Nickle Galleries uniquely focuses on this renowned Calgary artist's practice and process.
Deadline: Dec 14, 2019 - 4:00 pm
Stony Plain Photographer is One of 11 Finalists for the 2019 Luxembourg Art Prize
Date: Sep 27, 2019
Jenna Hobbs is the only Canadian entry for this international art award.
Work of the Week: "Early Snow" by Anne Patrick
Date: Sep 22, 2019
This week’s Work of the Week is Early Snow by Anne Patrick.
Work of the Week: Three Tolkien-Themed Artworks for Hobbit Day!
Date: Sep 20, 2019
This week’s Work of the Week are three Tolkien-themed artworks from the AFA’s permanent collection!
Work of the Week: "Cats Square" by Joyce Harris
Date: Sep 13, 2019
This week's Work of the Week is "Cats Square" by Joyce Harris.
Scholarship for Art Students
Date: Sep 10, 2019
Alberta Society of Artists is now accepting applications for scholarships for Arts students enrolled in post-secondary institutions.
Deadline: Jan 6, 2020 - 11:45 pm
Design Sought for Historical Themed Public Art Piece Chestermere, AB
Date: Sep 9, 2019
The Chestermere Historical Foundation is seeking a design for public art incorporating several pieces of historic memorabilia.
Work of the Week: "Duet for Cello" by Greg Payce
Date: Sep 6, 2019
September is Classical Music Month! That’s why this week’s Work of the Week is Duet for Cello by Greg Payce.
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.