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Leading with Purpose (Banff Centre)
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This program helps participants expand their organizational leadership capacity and prepare for the responsibilities that accompany growth, change, and increased accountability.
Stories That Echo: The Artivism Cohort Showcase
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After twelve weeks of civic exploration, storytelling, and creative practice, ECHOFORM's 2026 Artivism Cohort invites you to witness what they've built.
Applications Open: Secure The Bag 2026
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$1,000 grants for eligible BIPOC applicants in Southern Alberta. Apply online by the first week of October 2026
AFA 2026-27 annual budget
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A message from AFA Chair, Cynthia P. Moore, regarding our 2026-27 annual budget.
Discover the impact of Francophone Arts in Alberta | Découvrez l’impact des arts francophones en Alberta
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The AFA is pleased to sponsor research into Alberta’s Francophone Arts sector during the Year of the Francophonie. | En cette Année de la francophonie, l’AFA est heureuse de soutenir la recherche sur le secteur des arts francophones de l’Alberta.
Reimagining Cultural Policy: Leading Change Across Governance Systems
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This program invites participants to critically examine how cultural policy shapes access, equity, and influence—and how it can be reshaped to respectfully enact diverse worldviews and lived experiences.
Remembering Horst Schmid, former Alberta Minister of Culture
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Horst Schmid passed away April 4, 2026 at the age of 92.
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.
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.