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Celebrating Black and Indigenous artists at the MacEwan Art Collection
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MacEwan University's Art Collection has acquired new artworks from Black and Indigenous artists that will be on display in the John L. Haar Library. Three of these artists are also part of the AFA Art Collection.
15th Annual Wildflower Art Salon & Sale
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Join us for another great sale on Sunday December 7, 2025 from 10 am to 4 pm at the Wildflower Arts Centre.
Call for Exhibition Volunteers: Entwined
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Contemporary Calgary is seeking enthusiastic exhibition volunteers to support our upcoming group exhibition, Entwined.
The Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom, with Kappella Kyrie
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Pro Coro Canada performs Peter-Anthony Togni's The Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom - a call for compassion and charity in troubled times.
Artist profile - Paul Reich
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After 28 years of service with the Alberta Foundation for the Arts, Paul Reich will officially retire from his position as Arts Development Consultant - Dance.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2025
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On this day, the AFA is pleased to feature Ancestors (Keepers), 1991, by Dr. Joane Cardinal-Schubert.
AFA Artist Spotlight - Jessica Plattner
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Jessica Plattner shares her experience applying and provides insight into the story behind her work and what inspires her artistic practice.
AFA Film and Video Grant Webinars in 2026
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Nick will be providing tips and other useful information to apply for all project types, helping you develop your funding application and increase your chances of success.
Heather Edwards Theatre Space Available
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Are you an arts and culture organization, collective, or individual hoping to bring your work to the stage? Do you want to realize your projects with all the equipment of a modern theatre? Contemporary Calgary is seeking community partners to bring engaging cultural experiences to the Heather Edwards Theatre as well as to contribute to the development of Calgary’s performing arts community.
Book Celebration – Almost Loved
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Almost Loved, a poetry collection written by emerging poet, Alberta-based author Rena Joy, will be connecting with readers this October and November.