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Henderson Connections - Asphalt Art Pilot

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The City of Lethbridge Public Art Program is seeking an artist or artist team to paint a series of asphalt murals on park pathways.

DEADLINE: July 22, 2025 - 5:59 am

AFA 2025-26 Spending Plan

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The AFA Board of Directors has approved its 2025-26 annual budget based on the increased provincial allocation of $34.6 million.

The AFA Celebrates World Art Day!

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We celebrate World Art Day by sharing the joy of art province wide!

TREX Exhibition: Folk Memoirs

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Folk Memoirs will be on display at St. John Paul II High School, Grande Prairie from April 17 to May 14.

WATCH: The Artful Place: Alberta artists on their communities - Ashley Laurenson

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In the first video of the Artful Place series, AFA grant recipient Ashley Laurenson, a resident of Fort McMurray/Wood Buffalo, shares insight into the uniqueness of her local arts community.

AFA's Strategic Plan is available in French and English

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On this last day of the annual Mois de la francophonie albertaine, the AFA is pleased to share its three-year Strategic Plan en français.

Budget 2025

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For the second year in a row, the Government of Alberta increasing funding to the AFA by $4.5 million.

Celebrating Black History Month

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Celebrate Black History Month in Alberta by engaging with the arts and events within your community.

Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 6

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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.

Upholding the value of artists to Alberta | À la défense du rôle des artistes en Alberta

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Proposed new legislation will promote greater economic security, freedom of expression and professional recognition for Alberta artists.