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Workshop: Next Steps in Letterpress
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Looking for more? Alberta Printmakers is offering a follow-up workshop to "Intro to Letterpress" with "Next Steps in Letterpress"!
DEADLINE: May 3, 2026 - 5:00 pm
Meet AFA Board Member Jason O’Connor
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The AFA welcomes Métis visual artist, Jason O’Connor to the AFA Board of Directors.
Exhibition Opening: David Garneau - Dark Chapters and Reading the Ruins
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Join us for an exhibition opening for Canadian Métis artist and scholar, David Garneau.
DEADLINE: August 30, 2026 - 5:00 pm
Photos: Opening Reception of TREX: Art on the Move
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Take a look back at the February 19 opening reception for TREX: Art on the Move featuring Montageries.
2026 SAAG Arts Writing Prize Call for Submissions
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The SAAG is seeking submissions for its 15th annual writing prize, celebrating the work of emerging arts writers and critics
DEADLINE: April 7, 2026 - 5:00 pm
Workshop: Pump Up the Volume with Silkscreen
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Alberta Printmakers is offering a workshop on how to add volume to your print in silkscreen!
DEADLINE: April 11, 2026 - 5:00 pm
Artist Profile: Ash Slemming
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Ash Slemming will be leading a curator talk this Thursday for the opening of TREX: Art of the Move featuring Montageries.
Work of the Week: Celebrating Black History Month
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In recognition of Black History Month, we feature Dine by Braxton Garneau.
AFA funded artists nominated for Juno awards
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The AFA is pleased to highlight recent grant recipients nominated for the 2026 Juno Awards.