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Link to Truth and Reconciliation Day 2023

Truth and Reconciliation Day 2023

Date: Sep 29, 2023

A message of acknowledgement of Truth and Reconciliation Day from the Alberta Foundation for the Arts board of directors.
Link to Work of the Week celebrates World Photography Day

Work of the Week celebrates World Photography Day

Date: Aug 18, 2023

Celebrate World Photography Day with Colin Smith's camera obscura, Bow Lake.
Link to Watch now: Caring for the Collection - Celebrating 50 years of the AFA Art Collection

Watch now: Caring for the Collection - Celebrating 50 years of the AFA Art Collection

Date: Jun 21, 2023

Watch how the AFA cares for an exquisite new acquisition by Métis Cree visual artist, Sharon Rose Kootenay, in the 2nd video in its documentary series
Link to The legacy of Dr. Joane Cardinal-Schubert - Part 2

The legacy of Dr. Joane Cardinal-Schubert - Part 2

Date: Jun 21, 2023

Part 2 of our look back on the impact Dr. Joane Cardinal-Schubert has had on the AFA Art Collection, including the Fellowship for Indigenous Curators.
Link to Introducing Alberta’s Arts Ambassador 2023

Introducing Alberta’s Arts Ambassador 2023

Date: Apr 12, 2023

Métis Cree artist Sharon Rose Kootenay has been selected as the 4th Artist in Residence/Arts Ambassador to promote the value of the arts in Alberta.
Link to Work of the Week - an ode to spring

Work of the Week - an ode to spring

Date: Mar 20, 2023

We celebrate the first day of spring with Jean Peters' Spring Thaw.
Link to Work of the Week celebrates International Women’s Day

Work of the Week celebrates International Women’s Day

Date: Feb 28, 2023

Celebrate International Women's Day via Alberta's arts and culture scene.
Link to Vivek Shraya’s How to Fail as a Popstar heads to CBC

Vivek Shraya’s How to Fail as a Popstar heads to CBC

Date: Jan 30, 2023

The theatrical one-person show, created by Albertan artist Vivek Shraya, will feature as an original series on CBC’s free streaming service, Gem.
Link to The legacy of Dr. Joane Cardinal-Schubert - Part 1

The legacy of Dr. Joane Cardinal-Schubert - Part 1

Date: Jan 20, 2023

We look back at the tremendous impact Dr. Joane Cardinal-Schubert has had on the AFA Art Collection, starting with the Narrative Quest exhibition.
Link to Artist profile - Barb Mah

Artist profile - Barb Mah

Date: Dec 2, 2022

Barb Mah is an Edmonton-based director, teacher, choreographer, costume designer and actor. Our long-time arts consultant is retiring from the AFA.

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