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Link to Alberta Artist Profile | Frederick Kroetsch

Alberta Artist Profile | Frederick Kroetsch

Date: Sep 17, 2021

Take part in art by getting to know local artists. Frederick Kroetsch is an award-winning documentary filmmaker working in Alberta.
Link to The Relationship Between Arts Participation and Health

The Relationship Between Arts Participation and Health

Date: Sep 15, 2021

A recent Hill Strategies study explores the positive relationship between Canadians’ art participation and health and well-bring.
Link to Statistics Canada study: Financial impacts of the pandemic

Statistics Canada study: Financial impacts of the pandemic

Date: Aug 26, 2021

On August 17, Statistics Canada published a paper on the Financial impacts of the pandemic on culture, arts, entertainment and recreation.
Link to Alberta's 2021 Distinguished Artists

Alberta's 2021 Distinguished Artists

Date: Jun 14, 2021

Faye HeavyShield, Cheryl Foggo, and Vicki Adams Willis receive 2021 Distinguished Artist Awards.
Link to In Memory | Harold Feist (1945-2021)

In Memory | Harold Feist (1945-2021)

Date: Jun 8, 2021

It's with great sadness that the AFA has learned of the passing of painter Harold Feist.
Link to Happy International Dance Day!

Happy International Dance Day!

Date: Apr 29, 2021

Today's International Dance Day! Established in 1982 by UNESCO International Theatre Institute, International Dance Day falls on April 29 every year.
Link to In Remembrance | Bob McPhee, 1956-2021

In Remembrance | Bob McPhee, 1956-2021

Date: Mar 15, 2021

AFA Board Chair's statement on the passing of Alberta arts champion, Bob McPhee.
    Link to Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 4

    Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 4

    Date: Jan 28, 2021

    Fourth wave of results of a long-term study to gauge Alberta audiences' attitudes towards returning to live arts and culture venues and events.
    Link to Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 3

    Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 3

    Date: Nov 13, 2020

    Third wave of results of a long-term study to gauge Alberta audiences' attitudes towards returning to live arts and culture venues and events.
    Link to Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 2

    Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 2

    Date: Sep 3, 2020

    Second wave of results of a long-term study to gauge Alberta audiences' attitudes towards returning to live arts and culture venues and events.

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