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Link to Watch now: Building a Collection - Celebrating 50 years of the AFA Art Collection

Watch now: Building a Collection - Celebrating 50 years of the AFA Art Collection

Date: Apr 15, 2023

The AFA released “Building a Collection – Celebrating 50 Years of the AFA Art Collection," on World Art Day (April 15), and is available to watch now!
Link to AFA awards 15 Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee Medals

AFA awards 15 Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee Medals

Date: Feb 7, 2023

The AFA awarded 15 medals to arts champions during two ceremonies in Edmonton on January 30 and in Calgary on February 2.
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.
Link to AFA Origins

AFA Origins

Date: Sep 14, 2021

Learn about how the AFA was established in our province by peering back in time at its origins and some of the first art and artists it supported.
Link to AFA engagement (April 2021): What We Heard

AFA engagement (April 2021): What We Heard

Date: Jun 25, 2021

In April 2021 the AFA sought feedback through targeted engagement on stakeholder challenges and anticipated needs to inform its 2021-22 spending plan.
Link to Introducing the AFA Young Artist Prize recipients

Introducing the AFA Young Artist Prize recipients

Date: Jun 19, 2017

Chosen by the 25 Influential Alberta Artists, these young artists are the next generation of Alberta’s art community
Link to AFA Commemorative Art Projects

AFA Commemorative Art Projects

Date: Jun 19, 2017

Learn about five successful projects that received funding for a legacy artwork, performance or composition to reflect the theme: Alberta Inspires.
Link to Behind the scenes: the very first Arts Days

Behind the scenes: the very first Arts Days

Date: Aug 23, 2016

It’s hard to believe this arts filled weekend has only been around nationally since 2009. But did you know the very first one happened in Alberta?
Link to Three-year funding x four grants =...

Three-year funding x four grants =...

Date: Jul 19, 2016

The Alberta Ballet, Beaverlodge Cultural Society, the Edmonton Fringe Festival… what do these organizations have in common?

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