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Link to TREX exhibitions to look for

TREX exhibitions to look for

Date: Mar 25, 2024

TREX exhibitions that might be stopping by a venue near you!
Link to Job posting - Film Classification Officer

Job posting - Film Classification Officer

Date: Mar 19, 2024

The Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of Women has an exciting opportunity and is looking for a Film Classification Officer to join our team!

Deadline: Apr 9, 2024 - 11:45 pm

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 YEG Old Houses & Colorful Travel Journey

YEG Old Houses & Colorful Travel Journey

Date: Mar 18, 2024

Aeris Osborne, the '22 Alberta AIR's latest solo art exhibition - YEG Old Houses & Colorful Travel Journey exhibits at Leduc Arts Foundry

Deadline: Mar 29, 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 Budget 2024

Budget 2024

Date: Mar 1, 2024

In Budget 2024, funding for the AFA is increasing to $30.1 million. Read our full statement on the AFA budget.
Link to Celebrating Black History Month

Celebrating Black History Month

Date: Feb 14, 2024

Celebrate Black History Month in Alberta by engaging with the arts and events within your community.
Link to Spotlight on Arts Audiences - Wave 1 Results

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.
Link to 18,000 professional artists in Alberta

18,000 professional artists in Alberta

Date: Dec 13, 2023

Hill Strategies’ Statistical insights on the arts shares their analysis of the on the profile of artists in Alberta in 2021.
Link to Women's History Month: Celebrating the diversity of women through the arts

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.

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