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Read the 2022-23 AFA Annual Report

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Read the 2022-23 AFA Annual Report, including last fiscal year's accomplishments and highlights.

Arts Impact Alberta 2014

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Arts Impact Alberta 2014 is a comprehensive seven-year snapshot of the impacts and activities of the organizations that receive funding from the AFA.

Get to know GATE before applying for a grant

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The AFA only accepts applications through the Front Office portal of the GATE online application system.

AFA Commemorative Project "All the World’s a Stage"

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A short documentary film on renowned Calgary theatre artists will play in Edmonton and Calgary. It has been nominated for three AMPIA awards.

Interview with Elisa Mair – Finding Pride Through Storytelling | Day of the Dead Special

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In this special Day of the Dead release, we feature an intimate conversation with playwright and producer Elisa Mair in her Artist Spotlight video.

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DEADLINE: September 20, 2024 - 4:00 pm

The AFA's Gail Lint retires after more than 40 years of service

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After more than 40 years in public service, Gail Lint has retired.

You can join an AFA expert panel!

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We encourage expert panel nominations from Albertans to ensure the involvement of the arts community in AFA funding decisions. 

Work of the Week showcases Harry Kiyooka

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The AFA has loaned 8 artworks to be included in The Nickle Galleries exhibition of Harry Kiyooka, curated by Mary-Beth Laviolette.

DEADLINE: April 27, 2024 - 5:00 pm

Here & Now - Simone Saunders

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Simone Saunders' artwork, The Messenger, is featured in the 2024 AFA exhibition Here & Now at the Royal Alberta Museum.