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Alberta artists Chris Cran and Vicki Adams Willis named to the Order of Canada
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The AFA is proud to have supported Chris Cran and Vicki Adams Willis throughout their careers.
Virtual Reality Storytelling Fundamentals 2027 | Apply Now (Banff Centre)
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A practical two-week intensive where artists and technologist explore the foundations for creating experiential stories in digital performance spaces.
Grindstone Theatre School Fall Semester 2026
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Grindstone Theatre School's Fall 2026 adult classes provide a space to learn, create, and grow through acting, improv, stand-up comedy, musical theatre, clowning and more.
Arts in Focus - Quickdraw Animation Society | Celebrating Pride in the Arts
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Quickdraw Animation Society is Calgary’s home for independent animation. Learn more about their LGBTQ2S+ Animation History Project, which examines queer representation in animation.
AFA 2026-27 annual budget
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A message from AFA Chair, Cynthia P. Moore, regarding our 2026-27 annual budget.
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.
Artist Spotlight: Alaynee Goodwill-Littlechild
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Alaynee Goodwill-Littlechild shares the inspiration behind her artwork, in particular the dolls she makes. During National Indigenous History Month, the AFA is proud to celebrate Alaynee’s artistic practice and its connection with her family history.
Call for Submissions: 2027 KDays Artist in Residence
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KDays is seeking early and mid-career artists and collectives working in visual arts and craft mediums to apply for the 2027 Artist in Residence Program.
Write Over Here: Indigenous Futurism Residency 2027 (Banff Centre)
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This program welcomes Indigenous screenwriters at various stages of their careers to apply individually or with a collaborator to work on adapting their work for the screen. Collaborators may include novelists, short story writers, or playwrights.
Reimagining Cultural Policy: Leading Change Across Governance Systems
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This program invites participants to critically examine how cultural policy shapes access, equity, and influence—and how it can be reshaped to respectfully enact diverse worldviews and lived experiences.