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Discovering lost cultural treasures
Date: Oct 25, 2022
AFA Art Collection 50th Anniversary look back: that one time in 2015 when we were treasure hunters!
Autumn Whiteway awarded the AFA Fellowship for Emerging Curators
Date: Sep 30, 2022
"Cross Cultura" is curated by Indigenous curator, visual artist and archaeologist, Autumn Whiteway (Night Singing Woman).
National Indigenous Peoples Day 2022
Date: Jun 21, 2022
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. Discover the diverse culture, events, arts and artists of First Nations, Métis and Inuit in Alberta.
Work of the Week: Faye HeavyShield
Date: May 4, 2022
In honour of Red Dress Day, we feature two artworks by Faye HeavyShield: red dress and blood
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.
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.
Alberta's 2021 Distinguished Artists
Date: Jun 14, 2021
Faye HeavyShield, Cheryl Foggo, and Vicki Adams Willis receive 2021 Distinguished Artist Awards.
Work of the Week: "Sunset on Boot Hill" by Delia Cross Child
Date: Oct 23, 2020
This week’s Work of the Week is "Sunset on Boot Hill" by Delia Cross Child.
Work of the Week: "Mind Over Matter" by Alex Janvier
Date: Oct 2, 2020
This week’s Work of the Week is "Mind Over Matter" by renowned Indigenous artist Alex Janvier.
Becca Taylor awarded Dr. Joane Cardinal-Schubert Fellowship for Indigenous Curators
Date: Aug 13, 2018
Through this Fellowship, Becca will research and work with Indigenous artists to potentially increase representation in the AFA collection.