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AFA response to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic
Date: Mar 13, 2020
AFA recognizes the potential impact to Alberta’s artists and arts organizations and is ready to support and respond to affected grant recipients.
Joyce Doolittle 1928-2020
Date: Mar 11, 2020
We are saddened to hear of the passing of trailblazing and much-loved theatre icon Joyce Doolittle.
Happy International Women's Day!
Date: Mar 6, 2020
Happy International Women’s Day! To celebrate, we’re sharing with you "BOSS" by Laura Vickerson!
Work of the Week: "Pendulum I (The Dowser’s Pendulum)" by Alana Bartol
Date: Mar 6, 2020
This week’s Work of the Week is "Pendulum I (The Dowser’s Pendulum)" by Alana Bartol.
Budget 2020
Date: Feb 28, 2020
On February 27, the Alberta government announced details of its 2020-21 budget.
Work of the Week: "Leap of Faith" by Robert Spaith
Date: Feb 28, 2020
This week's Work of the Week is "Leap of Faith" by Robert Spaith.
The Kathleen & Russell Lane Canadian Art Award
Date: Feb 24, 2020
This $1,000 award is for Canadian students working in visual arts. It will be applied directly to tuition.
Deadline: Jun 30, 2020 - 11:45 pm
Call to artists who want an opportunity to present at schools or participate in blog interviews
Date: Feb 24, 2020
Alexis Marie Chute is seeking artists in any medium who want an opportunity to join a list of Albertan artists who want to work with schools.
Work of the Week: "Summer Blooms" by Nancy Ruth Sissons
Date: Feb 21, 2020
This week’s Work of the Week is "Summer Blooms" by Nancy Ruth Sissons, a tapestry.
Work of the Week: "My Heart Goes Out to You" by Martha Henry
Date: Feb 14, 2020
Happy Valentine’s Day! This week’s Work of the Week is "My Heart Goes Out to You" by Martha Henry.