News
Click the image or the title to view each News story. Click blue buttons or pink tags to browse related stories.
Artist profile - Paul Reich
DATE :
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
DATE :
The Cultivating Indigenous Talent in the Arts (CITA) program will host a series of one-week mentorships from September 2025 to August 2026.
The Common Ground Festival is Looking for Submissions - All Performing Arts Welcome
DATE :
The Common Ground Festival is back this year and we're groovier than every. We are looking for submissions for performing arts of all kinds!!! If you've got a thing we've got a stage.
WATCH: The Artful Place: Alberta artists on their communities - Ashley Laurenson
DATE :
In the first video of the Artful Place series, AFA grant recipient Ashley Laurenson, a resident of Fort McMurray/Wood Buffalo, shares insight into the uniqueness of her local arts community.
AFA's Strategic Plan is available in French and English
DATE :
On this last day of the annual Mois de la francophonie albertaine, the AFA is pleased to share its three-year Strategic Plan en français.
Celebrating Black History Month
DATE :
Celebrate Black History Month in Alberta by engaging with the arts and events within your community.
You can join an AFA expert panel!
DATE :
We encourage expert panel nominations from Albertans to ensure the involvement of the arts community in AFA funding decisions.
Spotlight on Arts Audiences - Wave 3 Results
DATE :
Third set of results of a long-term study on understanding Alberta arts audiences. Watch a presentation of the report.
Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 6
DATE :
6th and final wave of results of a long-term study to gauge Alberta audiences' attitudes towards returning to live arts and culture venues and events.
Upholding the value of artists to Alberta | À la défense du rôle des artistes en Alberta
DATE :
Proposed new legislation will promote greater economic security, freedom of expression and professional recognition for Alberta artists.