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Link to Happy International Dance Day!

Happy International Dance Day!

Date: Apr 29, 2021

Today's International Dance Day! Established in 1982 by UNESCO International Theatre Institute, International Dance Day falls on April 29 every year.
Link to In Remembrance | Bob McPhee, 1956-2021

In Remembrance | Bob McPhee, 1956-2021

Date: Mar 15, 2021

AFA Board Chair's statement on the passing of Alberta arts champion, Bob McPhee.
    Link to Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 4

    Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 4

    Date: Jan 28, 2021

    Fourth wave of results of a long-term study to gauge Alberta audiences' attitudes towards returning to live arts and culture venues and events.
    Link to Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 3

    Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 3

    Date: Nov 13, 2020

    Third wave of results of a long-term study to gauge Alberta audiences' attitudes towards returning to live arts and culture venues and events.
    Link to Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 2

    Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 2

    Date: Sep 3, 2020

    Second wave of results of a long-term study to gauge Alberta audiences' attitudes towards returning to live arts and culture venues and events.
    Link to Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 1

    Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 1

    Date: Jul 10, 2020

    First set of results of a long-term study to gauge Alberta audiences' attitudes towards returning to live arts and culture venues and events.
    Link to Alberta’s 1st Artist in Residence revealed

    Alberta’s 1st Artist in Residence revealed

    Date: Jan 31, 2019

    Edmonton’s Lauren Crazybull has been named the Government of Alberta's first Artist in Residence.
    Link to First Canadian Culture Track Report released

    First Canadian Culture Track Report released

    Date: Aug 20, 2018

    Culture Track is a national survey of cultural consumers’ attitudes, motivators, and barriers to participation. See an overview of 2018 study.
    Link to AFA Commemorative Project "All the World’s a Stage"

    AFA Commemorative Project "All the World’s a Stage"

    Date: Apr 23, 2018

    A short documentary film on renowned Calgary theatre artists will play in Edmonton and Calgary. It has been nominated for three AMPIA awards.

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