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TREX exhibitions to look for
Date: Mar 25, 2024
TREX exhibitions that might be stopping by a venue near you!
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
International Women's Day 2024
Date: Mar 8, 2024
Inspire inclusiveness and celebrate women in the arts.
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.
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.
New public artwork documenting Indigenous relation to the land installed in downtown Edmonton
Date: Mar 3, 2023
Indigenous relation to the land in amiskwaciwâskahikan (Edmonton) is the subject of a new artwork.
Vivek Shraya’s How to Fail as a Popstar heads to CBC
Date: Jan 30, 2023
The theatrical one-person show, created by Albertan artist Vivek Shraya, will feature as an original series on CBC’s free streaming service, Gem.
Henri van Bentum, 1929 - 2022
Date: Apr 25, 2022
Spatial Rythms by Henri van Bentum marked a major transition in his artistic practice.
Harry Kiyooka, RCA (1928 – 2022)
Date: Apr 22, 2022
The AFA was saddened to learn of the passing of former board member and Alberta artist Harry Kiyooka on April 8, 2022.
Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 6
Date: Jan 19, 2022
6th and final wave of results of a long-term study to gauge Alberta audiences' attitudes towards returning to live arts and culture venues and events.