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Link to Budget 2024

Budget 2024

Date: Mar 1, 2024

In Budget 2024, funding for the AFA is increasing to $30.1 million. Read our full statement on the AFA budget.
Link to Work of the Week selection inspired by Pink Shirt Day

Work of the Week selection inspired by Pink Shirt Day

Date: Feb 28, 2024

Pink Shirt Day is a significant day that raises awareness about bullying.
Link to Celebrating Black History Month

Celebrating Black History Month

Date: Feb 14, 2024

Celebrate Black History Month in Alberta by engaging with the arts and events within your community.
Link to Tour "Cross Cultura" on Google Arts & Culture

Tour "Cross Cultura" on Google Arts & Culture

Date: Jan 24, 2024

"Cross Cultura" is curated by Indigenous curator, visual artist and archaeologist, Autumn Whiteway (Night Singing Woman).
Link to Watch now: Curating from the Collection - Celebrating 50 years of the AFA Art Collection

Watch now: Curating from the Collection - Celebrating 50 years of the AFA Art Collection

Date: Jan 24, 2024

Watch how curators create exhibitions from the AFA Art Collection, in the fifth video in its documentary series.
Link to Get to know GATE before applying for a grant

Get to know GATE before applying for a grant

Date: Jan 10, 2024

The AFA only accepts applications through the Front Office portal of the GATE online application system.
Link to Happy Holidays from the AFA

Happy Holidays from the AFA

Date: Dec 20, 2023

The AFA offices will be closed for the holidays from December 25, 2023 until January 2, 2024.
Link to Read the 2022-23 AFA Annual Report

Read the 2022-23 AFA Annual Report

Date: Nov 28, 2023

Read the 2022-23 AFA Annual Report, including last fiscal year's accomplishments and highlights.
Link to A Q&A with artist Peter Hide

A Q&A with artist Peter Hide

Date: Nov 20, 2023

The AFA sits down with artist Peter Hide for a Q&A.

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