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Erin McDonald, Manager, Art Collections recognized by Avenue Magazine
Date: Oct 31, 2017
Erin was named one of Avenue Magazine's Edmonton Top 40 under 40 for 2017. Congratulations to all artists recognized by Avenue Calgary and Edmonton.
Watch: Iinisikimm - an AFA Commemorative Arts Project
Date: Oct 19, 2017
See the video of Iinisikimm, a nighttime lantern performance and homecoming for the buffalo of Banff National Park.
Introducing our new Director, Arts Development.
Date: Oct 2, 2017
The Arts Branch is pleased to announce that David Folk has accepted the position of Director, Arts Development.
Public art walking tours of Capital Boulevard on Culture Days
Date: Oct 2, 2017
AFA partnered with The Works International Visual Arts Society to offer free guided walking tours of public art during Alberta Culture Days 2017.
Introducing the AFA Young Artist Prize recipients
Date: Jun 19, 2017
Chosen by the 25 Influential Alberta Artists, these young artists are the next generation of Alberta’s art community
AFA Commemorative Art Projects
Date: Jun 19, 2017
Learn about five successful projects that received funding for a legacy artwork, performance or composition to reflect the theme: Alberta Inspires.
Impact of funding 2016-2017
Date: May 4, 2017
Explore an interactive visual overview of how AFA funding is distributed across the province to support Alberta's arts community and learn more about
Our new Executive Director
Date: Apr 19, 2017
We are pleased to announce that Jeff Brinton accepted the position of Executive Director of the Arts Branch and the Alberta Foundation for the Arts.
Imperial donated four artworks to AFA Collection
Date: Mar 24, 2017
To celebrate Canada’s sesquicentennial, an estimated $6 million in artworks will be donated to Canadian museums and galleries, including the AFA.
Alex Janvier exhibit to tour Alberta
Date: Feb 22, 2017
Artwork by Cold Lake First Nation’s Alex Janvier will be hitting the road over the next year, making stops in Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan.