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Link to Norma Dunning wins 2021 Governor General's Literary Award for English-language fiction

Norma Dunning wins 2021 Governor General's Literary Award for English-language fiction

Date: Nov 19, 2021

Congratulations to Norma Dunning, and also to Alberta-based writer Jenna Butler who was named a finalist for an award.
Link to Celebrating the life of Mary Shannon Will

Celebrating the life of Mary Shannon Will

Date: Nov 1, 2021

Celebrating the life of Alberta artist Mary Shannon Will, who passed away on October 20. An exhibition celebrating her career is on until Nov. 27.
Link to Upholding the value of artists to Alberta | À la défense du rôle des artistes en Alberta

Upholding the value of artists to Alberta | À la défense du rôle des artistes en Alberta

Date: Oct 27, 2021

Proposed new legislation will promote greater economic security, freedom of expression and professional recognition for Alberta artists.
Link to Alberta Artist Profile | Robin Cisek

Alberta Artist Profile | Robin Cisek

Date: Sep 22, 2021

Take part in art by getting to know local artists. Robin Cisek is a singer/songwriter working in Alberta.
Link to Alberta Artist Profile | Frederick Kroetsch

Alberta Artist Profile | Frederick Kroetsch

Date: Sep 17, 2021

Take part in art by getting to know local artists. Frederick Kroetsch is an award-winning documentary filmmaker working in Alberta.
Link to The Relationship Between Arts Participation and Health

The Relationship Between Arts Participation and Health

Date: Sep 15, 2021

A recent Hill Strategies study explores the positive relationship between Canadians’ art participation and health and well-bring.
Link to AFA Origins

AFA Origins

Date: Sep 14, 2021

Learn about how the AFA was established in our province by peering back in time at its origins and some of the first art and artists it supported.
Link to Statistics Canada study: Financial impacts of the pandemic

Statistics Canada study: Financial impacts of the pandemic

Date: Aug 26, 2021

On August 17, Statistics Canada published a paper on the Financial impacts of the pandemic on culture, arts, entertainment and recreation.
Link to AFA engagement (April 2021): What We Heard

AFA engagement (April 2021): What We Heard

Date: Jun 25, 2021

In April 2021 the AFA sought feedback through targeted engagement on stakeholder challenges and anticipated needs to inform its 2021-22 spending plan.
Link to Alberta's 2021 Distinguished Artists

Alberta's 2021 Distinguished Artists

Date: Jun 14, 2021

Faye HeavyShield, Cheryl Foggo, and Vicki Adams Willis receive 2021 Distinguished Artist Awards.

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