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The AFA Celebrates World Art Day!
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We celebrate World Art Day by sharing the joy of art province wide!
TREX Exhibition: Folk Memoirs
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Folk Memoirs will be on display at St. John Paul II High School, Grande Prairie from April 17 to May 14.
WATCH: The Artful Place: Alberta artists on their communities - Ashley Laurenson
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In the first video of the Artful Place series, AFA grant recipient Ashley Laurenson, a resident of Fort McMurray/Wood Buffalo, shares insight into the uniqueness of her local arts community.
AFA's Strategic Plan is available in French and English
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On this last day of the annual Mois de la francophonie albertaine, the AFA is pleased to share its three-year Strategic Plan en français.
How to Chapbook Workshop
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Join the Edmonton Poetry Festival Society at The Society of Northern Alberta Printmakers (SNAP) Gallery for an exploration of why-wait-to-be-published-when-you-can-do-it-yourself chapbook production.
DEADLINE: April 17, 2025 - 7:00 pm
A special holiday greeting from the AFA
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A special holiday greeting from AFA Board Chair Cynthia P. Moore.
Spring Writers Residency 2026
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This self-directed program offers time and space for writers to reconnect and reenergize their practice.
DEADLINE: October 15, 2025 - 11:59 pm
Celebrating Black History Month
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Celebrate Black History Month in Alberta by engaging with the arts and events within your community.
You can join an AFA expert panel!
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We encourage expert panel nominations from Albertans to ensure the involvement of the arts community in AFA funding decisions.
ChamberFest West (CFW), Calgary-based Music Organization, Board Recruitment Opportunity
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CFW presents a major international summer music festival and is building its Board. Candidates with governing experience, community connections a plus.