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Link to Autumn Whiteway awarded the AFA Fellowship for Emerging Curators

Autumn Whiteway awarded the AFA Fellowship for Emerging Curators

Date: Sep 30, 2022

"Cross Cultura" is curated by Indigenous curator, visual artist and archaeologist, Autumn Whiteway (Night Singing Woman).
Link to 50th Anniversary of the AFA Art Collection

50th Anniversary of the AFA Art Collection

Date: Sep 29, 2022

A Message from AFA Board Chair Mary Rozsa de Coquet
    Link to The history of the AFA Art Collection

    The history of the AFA Art Collection

    Date: Sep 29, 2022

    50 years ago, the GoA set aside $50,000 to fund annual art acquisition, the ripples from which continue today in the AFA Art Collection.
    Link to Scholarship for Performing Arts Online Courses

    Scholarship for Performing Arts Online Courses

    Date: Aug 22, 2022

    opportunity to get an ArtUniverse Scholarship to study on 3-Month Distance Learning Courses at New International Performing Arts Institute

    Theatre Directing Certificate course. Start in September.

    Date: Aug 17, 2022

    Our unique approach to education can give you everything you need to succeed in your career at performing arts.
    Link to Work of the Week: "Blue Picture Stand" by Sidney Kelsie

    Work of the Week: "Blue Picture Stand" by Sidney Kelsie

    Date: Jul 27, 2022

    Check out the "Sidney Kelsie: Right in your own backyard" exhibition at AGA in-person to see the artwork that we have loaned out until August 1, 2022.
    Link to Where Art and Archives Combine: Sabine Lecorre-Moore

    Where Art and Archives Combine: Sabine Lecorre-Moore

    Date: Jul 6, 2022

    For five years, Sabine has been traveling all over Alberta to museums, archives, and community collections to find photographs

    Deadline: Jun 30, 2023 - 11:45 pm

    Link to Brotherhood film

    Brotherhood film

    Date: Jun 22, 2022

    The Canadian Screen Award-winning survival drama Brotherhood
    Link to National Indigenous Peoples Day 2022

    National Indigenous Peoples Day 2022

    Date: Jun 21, 2022

    June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. Discover the diverse culture, events, arts and artists of First Nations, Métis and Inuit in Alberta.
    Link to UNIMA Pro Circuit - masterclass (puppetry)

    UNIMA Pro Circuit - masterclass (puppetry)

    Date: Jun 17, 2022

    Quebec Association of Puppeteers (AQM) and UNIMA-Canada are implementing a masterclass circuit for Canadian puppetry artists.

    Deadline: Jun 5, 2023 - 11:45 pm

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