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Work of the Week: "Distant Mountain" by Annemarie Schmid Esler
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This week's Work of the Week is "Distant Mountain" by Annemarie Schmid Esler.
Work of the Week: "Opening Night" by Petr Honcu
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This week's Work of the Week is "Opening Night" by Petr Honcu.
"Alberta and the Group of Seven" at Government House
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Did you know there was a strong connection between Alberta and members of the Group of Seven?
Now On View | Two New Emerging Curator Exhibitions
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"Absence Inhabited" and "Dear Alan", featuring artworks from the AFA's collection, are now on view on Google Arts and Culture.
Work of the Week: "Fifty-51" by Alayne Spafford
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This week’s Work of the Week is Fifty-51 by Edmonton artist Alayne Spafford.
Work of the Week: "January" by John K. Esler
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This week’s Work of the Week is "January" by John K. Esler.
Work of the Week: "Ancestor" by Florence Shone
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This week’s Work of the Week is "Ancestor" by Indigenous artist Florence Shone.
Work of the Week: AFA film screenings
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We all need a bit of art film in our lives. Check out short films from our art collection that are travelling in southeast Alberta (June 27 – Aug 31)
DEADLINE: August 31, 2022 - 11:00 am
Work of the Week: "Blue Picture Stand" by Sidney Kelsie
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Check out the "Sidney Kelsie: Right in your own backyard" exhibition at AGA in-person to see the artwork that we have loaned out until August 1, 2022.
National Indigenous Peoples Day 2022
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June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. Discover the diverse culture, events, arts and artists of First Nations, Métis and Inuit in Alberta.