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Now On View | Two New Emerging Curator Exhibitions
Date: Sep 4, 2019
"Absence Inhabited" and "Dear Alan", featuring artworks from the AFA's collection, are now on view on Google Arts and Culture.
Work of the Week: "Waiting for the School Bus" by Evelyn McBryan
Date: Aug 30, 2019
Just in time for back to school, this week's Work of the Week is "Waiting for School Bus" by Evelyn McBryan.
Go Behind the Scenes with the AFA's Art Collections Manager!
Date: Aug 28, 2019
What does it take to get an artwork in show-worthy shape? Find out!
Work of the Week: "Edge of Summer" by Thelma Manarey
Date: Aug 23, 2019
This week's Work of the Week is "Edge of Summer" by Thelma Manarey.
Work of the Week: "Musician" by Steve Kiss
Date: Aug 16, 2019
This week's Work of the Week is "Musician" by artist Steve Kiss.
Calgary Contemporary Art Map
Date: Aug 14, 2019
Looking for art in Calgary? The Esker Foundation has mapped out nearly 40 contemporary art locations in Calgary!
Work of the Week: Beach by John Snow
Date: Jul 26, 2019
If you can’t make it to the beach, we’re bringing the beach to you with this week’s Work of the Week - Beach by John Snow!
Explore the economics of Alberta art
Date: Jul 25, 2019
On April 25, 2019, Statistics Canada released Culture Satellite Account (CSA) updated economic data for the Canadian arts, culture & sport sectors.
"Alberta and the Group of Seven" at Government House
Date: Jul 23, 2019
Did you know there was a strong connection between Alberta and members of the Group of Seven?
Work of the Week: Steer Wrestling
Date: Jul 19, 2019
This week's Work of the Week is Steer Wrestling by Martin Schatz.