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Write Over Here: Indigenous Screenwriting Residency 2025
Date: May 16, 2024
This four-week hybrid screenwriting residency invites Indigenous screenwriters to bring their scripts for feature and short films and webisode series
Deadline: Sep 11, 2024 - 11:45 pm
Work of the Week celebrates Mother's Day
Date: May 9, 2024
The AFA is pleased to share the collaborative artwork of Kiona Callihoo Ligtvoet and Maureen Callihoo.
Supporting Indigenous-led reconciliation efforts
Date: May 8, 2024
Alberta’s government is investing nearly $4 million into Indigenous-led projects.
Spotlight on Arts Audiences - Wave 1 Results
Date: Jan 29, 2024
First set of results of a long-term study on understanding Alberta arts audiences. Watch a presentation of the report.
Tour "Cross Cultura" on Google Arts & Culture
Date: Jan 24, 2024
"Cross Cultura" is curated by Indigenous curator, visual artist and archaeologist, Autumn Whiteway (Night Singing Woman).
Women's History Month: Celebrating the diversity of women through the arts
Date: Oct 23, 2023
Celebrate women's history month by visiting local exhibitions curated by women and featuring artwork from the AFA Art Collection.
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.
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
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.
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.