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Arts an important economic driver to Alberta, according to new AFA report

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Every one dollar invested by the AFA generated an economic return of $1.76, while every one dollar expended by AFA operating clients generated a return of $22.53.

Read the 2024-25 AFA Annual Report

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Read the 2024-25 AFA Annual Report, including last fiscal year's accomplishments and highlights.

Mixtape! —Showcased by Auarts ARTS401 Students

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AUArts ARTS401D proudly presents Mixtape — an eclectic showcase of sonically inspired, interdisciplinary, and multimedia works by fourth-year art students.

DEADLINE: December 9, 2025 - 10:45 pm

Beacon Original Art: Call for Submissions

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Now Accepting Artist Submissions. Join our spring art exhibition and sale April 25 and 26, 2026.

DEADLINE: March 28, 2026 - 4:30 pm

AFA Artist Spotlight – Samantha Williams-Chapelsky

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Alberta’s former Artist in Residence shares her inspirations and what makes her paintings so unique.

Work of the Week: Remembrance Day and Indigenous Veterans Day 2025

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In commemoration of Remembrance Day (November 11) and Indigenous Veterans Day (November 8), we feature two pieces depicting army camps during World War II.

Born to Be Blue - Dick Der

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Dick Der's artwork, Born to Be Blue, is featured in the AFA art house in downtown Calgary as part of the New Views exhibition

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.

Ice: Voices for a Frozen World

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Join us with Edmonton Young Voices featuring new works by Canadian composers on climate change, including Frank Horvath’s Arctic Haikus world premiere

DEADLINE: May 31, 2026 - 4:55 pm

Good Friday with Pro Coro Canada

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Experience Dvořák’s Stabat Mater and the world premiere of Alberto Grau’s O Vos Omnes

DEADLINE: April 3, 2026 - 9:05 pm