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EPCOR Announces an Additional $1 Million for Heart + Soul Fund
Date: Mar 16, 2021
As a direct response to community need, EPCOR is providing an additional $1 million through its Heart + Soul Fund.
In Remembrance | Bob McPhee, 1956-2021
Date: Mar 15, 2021
AFA Board Chair's statement on the passing of Alberta arts champion, Bob McPhee.
Happy International Women's Day!
Date: Mar 8, 2021
Today is International Women’s Day, so we want to share with you two TREX exhibitions that celebrate women artists and their artwork!
Budget 2021
Date: Feb 26, 2021
On February 25, the Alberta government announced details of its 2021-22 budget.
What We Heard| Canada Council for the Arts Report on its Engagement for the 2021-26 Strategic Plan
Date: Jan 28, 2021
Read the stakeholder input for the Canada Council for the Arts 2021-26 Strategic Plan.
Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 4
Date: Jan 28, 2021
Fourth wave of results of a long-term study to gauge Alberta audiences' attitudes towards returning to live arts and culture venues and events.
Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 3
Date: Nov 13, 2020
Third wave of results of a long-term study to gauge Alberta audiences' attitudes towards returning to live arts and culture venues and events.
Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 2
Date: Sep 3, 2020
Second wave of results of a long-term study to gauge Alberta audiences' attitudes towards returning to live arts and culture venues and events.
AFA remembers John "Jock" Osler
Date: Aug 11, 2020
We at the Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) are very saddened to learn of the passing of John “Jock” Osler.
Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 1
Date: Jul 10, 2020
First set of results of a long-term study to gauge Alberta audiences' attitudes towards returning to live arts and culture venues and events.