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The legacy of Dr. Joane Cardinal-Schubert - Part 1
Date: Jan 20, 2023
We look back at the tremendous impact Dr. Joane Cardinal-Schubert has had on the AFA Art Collection, starting with the Narrative Quest exhibition.
Visual Arts: Banff Artist in Residence - Summer 2023
Date: Jan 18, 2023
The Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is accepting applications for its summer Artist in Residence program for 2023.
Deadline: Mar 22, 2023 - 11:45 pm
TOAF62 Call for Artists 2023
Date: Nov 23, 2022
Calling all visual artists working in all mediums and backgrounds! Join Canada’s leading contemporary outdoor & online art fair in July 2023.
Deadline: Mar 7, 2023 - 11:45 pm
Indigenous Dramaturgies Exchange 2023
Date: Nov 22, 2022
Offers professional development and space for artistic exchange on a current or upcoming dramaturgy project, with on on-the-land engagement.
Deadline: Feb 15, 2023 - 11:45 pm
Cynthia Hamar New Album Release 'Joint & Marrow'
Date: Oct 27, 2022
Check out Cynthia Hamar's new album!
Discovering lost cultural treasures
Date: Oct 25, 2022
AFA Art Collection 50th Anniversary look back: that one time in 2015 when we were treasure hunters!
AFC announces the Reactivation Program - financial assistance for gig workers
Date: Oct 19, 2022
Financial assistance for independent, self-employed, and gig work performing arts professionals experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19.
Deadline: Mar 31, 2023 - 11:45 pm
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).
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.
Celebrate National Indigenous History Month
Date: May 31, 2022
Learn about the rich history, heritage and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada.