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Grant Writing Workshops and One-on-One Consultations
Date: Jan 20, 2020
The AFA is hosting a series of free grant writing workshops & one-on-one consultations for its Individual Project Grants funding streams,
AFA 2019-20 Spending Plan
Date: Jan 3, 2020
The Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) Board of Directors has approved its 2019-20 spending plan.
AFA Art on Display | Yorath House
Date: Dec 19, 2019
Nestled in Edmonton's river valley is a gem of modernist style -- Yorath House, which now playing host to several artworks from the AFA's collection!
AFA to Welcome New Board Members
Date: Dec 6, 2019
On December 4, government announced it is appointing five new directors to the Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) board to fill upcoming vacancies.
Budget 2019
Date: Oct 26, 2019
On October 24, the Government of Alberta announced its 2019-20 budget, which included a $28.4 million allocation to the AFA.
Work of the Week: Three Tolkien-Themed Artworks for Hobbit Day!
Date: Sep 20, 2019
This week’s Work of the Week are three Tolkien-themed artworks from the AFA’s permanent collection!
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.
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.
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.