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Alberta Playwrights' Network Open Call with Louise Casemore

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Calling all APN Members, non-members, former members, or those curious about what APN offers – you are cordially invited to sign up for a 30-minute virtual visit with APN’s ED, Louise Casemore.

DEADLINE: July 31, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Discover the impact of Francophone Arts in Alberta | Découvrez l’impact des arts francophones en Alberta

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The AFA is pleased to sponsor research into Alberta’s Francophone Arts sector during the Year of the Francophonie. | En cette Année de la francophonie, l’AFA est heureuse de soutenir la recherche sur le secteur des arts francophones de l’Alberta.

Work of the Week: Ron Myren

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We’re proud to feature artwork by Ron Myren, after his former home was designated a municipal historic resource by the City of Edmonton.

The Alberta Music Action Plan debuts at Number 1 | Le Plan d’action de l’Alberta pour la musique fait une entrée fracassante au sommet des palmarès

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New action plan takes Alberta’s music sector to the top of the charts, boosting talent, amplifying opportunity and turning up the volume on economic growth.

AFA funded authors nominated for the 2026 Alberta Literary Awards

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Winners will be announced on June 5 in Edmonton.

Remembering Horst Schmid, former Alberta Minister of Culture

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Horst Schmid passed away April 4, 2026 at the age of 92.

Congratulations to the 2026 Juno Awards winners!

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Congratulations to all 2026 Juno nominees and winners

Budget 2026

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AFA receives record level 38.1 million in budget 2026.

AFA funded artists nominated for Juno awards

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The AFA is pleased to highlight recent grant recipients nominated for the 2026 Juno Awards.

Encore! New Artist in Residence hits the stage

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Alberta's government announced award-winning musician John Wort Hannam as Alberta’s sixth Artist in Residence and Arts Ambassador.