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Link to Work of the Week showcases Harry Kiyooka

Work of the Week showcases Harry Kiyooka

Date: Mar 19, 2024

The AFA has loaned 8 artworks to be included in The Nickle Galleries exhibition of Harry Kiyooka, curated by Mary-Beth Laviolette.

Deadline: Apr 27, 2024 - 5:00 pm

Link to International Women's Day 2024

International Women's Day 2024

Date: Mar 8, 2024

Inspire inclusiveness and celebrate women in the arts.
Link to Work of the Week selection inspired by Pink Shirt Day

Work of the Week selection inspired by Pink Shirt Day

Date: Feb 28, 2024

Pink Shirt Day is a significant day that raises awareness about bullying.
Link to Work of the Week: Elsa Robinson by AJA Louden

Work of the Week: Elsa Robinson by AJA Louden

Date: Feb 1, 2024

Celebrating Black History Month 2024, we feature our recent acquisition from Edmonton-based artist AJA Louden from his "Like Me" series.
Link to Tour "Cross Cultura" on Google Arts & Culture

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).
Link to A Q&A with artist Peter Hide

A Q&A with artist Peter Hide

Date: Nov 20, 2023

The AFA sits down with artist Peter Hide for a Q&A.
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.

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