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Link to Work of the Week: Gag by Carissa Baktay

Work of the Week: Gag by Carissa Baktay

Date: Mar 31, 2022

Did you know the AFA Art Collection includes contemporary sculpture? Check out this example in Work of the Week.
Link to Work of the Week: Conquered Mountain by John K. Esler

Work of the Week: Conquered Mountain by John K. Esler

Date: Mar 18, 2022

Featured artwork from the Collection of the Alberta Foundation for the Arts: Conquered Mountain by John K. Esler and showcased at TREX - NW Alberta
Link to Work of the Week: Pendulum by Ukainian artist Oksana Movchan

Work of the Week: Pendulum by Ukainian artist Oksana Movchan

Date: Mar 11, 2022

Work of the Week shines a spotlight on Ukrainian artist Oksana Movchan
Link to Work of the Week: Strange Jury #2 by Dwayne Martineau

Work of the Week: Strange Jury #2 by Dwayne Martineau

Date: Feb 28, 2022

Work of the Week invites you to explore the unnoticed world of nature and to challenge our perspectives.
Link to Work of the Week celebrates Lunar New Year

Work of the Week celebrates Lunar New Year

Date: Feb 2, 2022

This week's Work of the Week is "Fortune Cookie" by Peter Greendale
Link to Alberta Artist Profile | Robin Cisek

Alberta Artist Profile | Robin Cisek

Date: Sep 22, 2021

Take part in art by getting to know local artists. Robin Cisek is a singer/songwriter working in Alberta.
Link to Alberta Artist Profile | Frederick Kroetsch

Alberta Artist Profile | Frederick Kroetsch

Date: Sep 17, 2021

Take part in art by getting to know local artists. Frederick Kroetsch is an award-winning documentary filmmaker working in Alberta.
Link to Alberta's 2021 Distinguished Artists

Alberta's 2021 Distinguished Artists

Date: Jun 14, 2021

Faye HeavyShield, Cheryl Foggo, and Vicki Adams Willis receive 2021 Distinguished Artist Awards.
Link to Work of the Week: Asian Heritage Month

Work of the Week: Asian Heritage Month

Date: May 28, 2021

May is Asian Heritage Month, so we're celebrating by showcasing a few of the diverse artworks in our collection by Canadians of Asian descent!
Link to Work of the Week Celebrates Asian Heritage Month

Work of the Week Celebrates Asian Heritage Month

Date: May 14, 2021

This week's Work of the Week celebrates Asian Heritage Month!

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