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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.
Cynthia Hamar New Album Release 'Joint & Marrow'
Date: Oct 27, 2022
Check out Cynthia Hamar's new album!
AFC announces the Reactivation Program - financial assistance for gig workers
Date: Oct 19, 2022
Financial assistance for independent, self-employed, and gig work performing arts professionals experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19.
Deadline: Mar 31, 2023 - 11:45 pm
Celebrate National Indigenous History Month
Date: May 31, 2022
Learn about the rich history, heritage and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada.
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.
Norma Dunning wins 2021 Governor General's Literary Award for English-language fiction
Date: Nov 19, 2021
Congratulations to Norma Dunning, and also to Alberta-based writer Jenna Butler who was named a finalist for an award.
Alberta enters Stage 3 of its Open For Summer Plan
Date: Jul 1, 2021
Alberta is now in Stage 3 of the Open for Summer Plan. All public health measures have been lifted except in specific settings.
Alberta's 2021 Distinguished Artists
Date: Jun 14, 2021
Faye HeavyShield, Cheryl Foggo, and Vicki Adams Willis receive 2021 Distinguished Artist Awards.
2021 Legacy Arts Award winners announced at the Mayor's Lunch for Arts Champions
Date: Jun 9, 2021
Eight outstanding Calgary artists have been honoured with a $5,000 cash prize.
Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 5
Date: May 13, 2021
Fifth wave of results of a long-term study to gauge Alberta audiences' attitudes towards returning to live arts and culture venues and events.