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Work of the Week: Ron Myren

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We’re proud to feature artwork by Ron Myren, after his former home was designated a municipal historic resource by the City of Edmonton.

Everyone Has a Story – Songwriting Workshop in Fort McMurray with John Wort Hannam

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This FREE workshop will take place in the Holy Trinity Catholic High School (230 Powder Dr, Fort McMurray, AB T9K 2W6) on June 6 & 7, 2026 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. 

DEADLINE: June 6, 2026 - 10:00 am

Applications open for Alberta's Artist in Residence and Arts Ambassador

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Apply by June 15 for up to $50,000 to serve a one-year term as Alberta's next Artist in Residence.

DEADLINE: June 15, 2026 - 11:59 pm

The Alberta Music Action Plan debuts at Number 1 | Le Plan d’action de l’Alberta pour la musique fait une entrée fracassante au sommet des palmarès

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New action plan takes Alberta’s music sector to the top of the charts, boosting talent, amplifying opportunity and turning up the volume on economic growth.

AFA funded authors nominated for the 2026 Alberta Literary Awards

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Winners will be announced on June 5 in Edmonton.

Remembering Horst Schmid, former Alberta Minister of Culture

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Horst Schmid passed away April 4, 2026 at the age of 92.

Congratulations to the 2026 Juno Awards winners!

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Congratulations to all 2026 Juno nominees and winners

Budget 2026

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AFA receives record level 38.1 million in budget 2026.

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.

Encore! New Artist in Residence hits the stage

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Alberta's government announced award-winning musician John Wort Hannam as Alberta’s sixth Artist in Residence and Arts Ambassador.