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Calling All YouthWrite Alumni

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YouthWrite wants to connect with alumni to celebrate 30 years of camps for kids who love to write... just about anything!

DEADLINE: July 3, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Artist Profile: Sonja Jarrett

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Sonja Jarrett is a filmmaker from Slave Lake who wrote, directed, and produced her movie “Tough Love” with the support of AFA funding.

Whisper of the Depths

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“Whisper of the Depths” is a series of oil paintings exploring the most important matters of life and death.

DEADLINE: July 30, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Work of the Week: Remembering Eric Cameron

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Eric Cameron, a leading figure in contemporary art, passed away on January 29, 2026 at the age of 90.

Meet AFA Board Member Jason O’Connor

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The AFA welcomes Métis visual artist, Jason O’Connor to the AFA Board of Directors.

Exhibition Opening: David Garneau - Dark Chapters and Reading the Ruins

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Join us for an exhibition opening for Canadian Métis artist and scholar, David Garneau.

DEADLINE: August 30, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Photos: Opening Reception of TREX: Art on the Move

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Take a look back at the February 19 opening reception for TREX: Art on the Move featuring Montageries.

Budget 2026

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AFA receives record level 38.1 million in budget 2026.

Artist Profile: Ash Slemming

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Ash Slemming will be leading a curator talk this Thursday for the opening of TREX: Art of the Move featuring Montageries.

Work of the Week: Celebrating Black History Month

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In recognition of Black History Month, we feature Dine by Braxton Garneau.