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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.
Spotlight on Arts Audiences - Wave 3 Results
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Third set of results of a long-term study on understanding Alberta arts audiences. Watch a presentation of the report.
Here & Now - Michael Leeb
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Michael Leeb's artwork, Creature from the Depths, is featured in the 2024 AFA exhibition Here & Now at the Royal Alberta Museum.
Here & Now - Lisa Brawn
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Lisa Brawn is represented with three artworks featured in the 2024 AFA exhibition Here & Now at the Royal Alberta Museum.
Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 6
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6th and final wave of results of a long-term study to gauge Alberta audiences' attitudes towards returning to live arts and culture venues and events.