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Apply to be Alberta’s Artist in Residence!
Date: Jul 31, 2020
Applications are now open for the Alberta Artist in Residence, an ambassador for arts and culture in the province.
Deadline: Aug 24, 2020 - 11:45 pm
"Uncharted": A Digital Exhibition
Date: Jun 25, 2020
"Uncharted" is a digital exhibition of artworks curated by Ashley Slemming from the Alberta Foundation for the Arts Collection. Watch the slideshow!
Work of the Week: Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day!
Date: Jun 19, 2020
In honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day, we're sharing some of the artworks by Indigenous artists in the AFA's collection!
Call for Submissions | Beacon Original Art
Date: May 4, 2020
Apply now to participate in Beacon Original Art's Annual Fall Art Exhibition & Sale on October 17 & 18, 2020.
Deadline: Sep 12, 2020 - 11:45 pm
Call for Artists | Art Vancouver 202
Date: Apr 27, 2020
The Vancouver Visual Art Foundation is announcing an open call for Artists and Galleries to exhibit at the 6th edition of Art Vancouver.
Deadline: Sep 1, 2020 - 11:45 pm
Work of the Week: "Nature...Who Needs It?" by Kimowan Metchewais (Kim McLain)
Date: Nov 1, 2019
This week’s Work of the Week is "Nature…Who Needs It?" by Kimowan Metchewais (Kim McLain).
Legislative Assembly Unveils Artwork by Alex Janvier
Date: Mar 15, 2019
Two new artworks by renowned Indigenous artist Alex Janvier have been installed in the Legislature Chamber.
Artists featured at Alberta House during the 2018 Grey Cup Festival
Date: Nov 21, 2018
Alberta House showcased live music, acts, personalities and some special CFL guests, as part of the Festival in downtown Edmonton, Nov.21-24.
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.
AFA provides supplemental project funding Alberta Culture Days 2018
Date: Jul 20, 2018
The AFA offered one-time project funding to support Alberta Culture Days 2018 celebrations led by Indigenous and Culturally Diverse communities.