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Investing in Alberta’s creative capital | Investissement dans le capital créatif de l’Alberta

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Budget 2026 delivers a third consecutive year of record-breaking arts funding to diversify the economy and strengthen Alberta’s artistic landscape.

Career Opportunity: Programming Coordinator (Werklund Centre)

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The Programming Coordinator position supports the coordination and delivery of artist-focused programs and events, ensuring organized, clear, and effective execution.

DEADLINE: April 7, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Career Opportunity: Scheduling Coordinator (Werklund Centre)

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Coordinates staff schedules across Front of House, Set-up Crew, and Bar Operations, helping maintain smooth event operations while supporting our dynamic team.

DEADLINE: April 7, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Career Opportunity: Manager, Events & Experience (The GRAND)

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The Manager, Events & Experience provides full leadership across event execution, client relations, event sales, and team coordination.

DEADLINE: April 3, 2026 - 5:00 pm

From Data to Relational Direction: Evaluative Practices for Cultural Leaders (Banff Centre)

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Expand your ability to lead with clarity and integrity by embedding evaluative thinking and data strategy as core tools for learning, alignment, and impact.

DEADLINE: June 30, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Budget 2026

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AFA receives record level 38.1 million in budget 2026.

Read the 2024-25 AFA Annual Report

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Read the 2024-25 AFA Annual Report, including last fiscal year's accomplishments and highlights.

Encore! New Artist in Residence hits the stage

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Alberta's government announced award-winning musician John Wort Hannam as Alberta’s sixth Artist in Residence and Arts Ambassador.

Artist profile - Paul Reich

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After 28 years of service with the Alberta Foundation for the Arts, Paul Reich will officially retire from his position as Arts Development Consultant - Dance.

Call for Emerging Indigenous Artists

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The Cultivating Indigenous Talent in the Arts (CITA) program will host a series of one-week mentorships from September 2025 to August 2026.

DEADLINE: August 4, 2025 - 11:59 pm