Find out what's happening in the Alberta arts community. You never know what you'll discover!
- Click the image or the title to view each News story. Click blue buttons or pink tags to browse related stories.
- Please note the AFA News feed is currently encountering technical difficulties. We are working to resolve the issue.
- Disclaimer
- Individuals and organizations posting and/or viewing information on the AFA newsfeed do so at their own risk. The AFA does not guarantee the accuracy of any information posted on the newsfeed. The posting of a listing is not an endorsement by the AFA of the submitting organization or individual, or any organization or individual identified in the listing. The AFA recommends that those viewing the newsfeed conduct their own research of organizations and individuals that post on the website, when listings are related to youth.
- Please review the full AFA news feed Terms of Use.
Collaborative Pianist/Assistant Choir Director Needed - Contract Position
Date: Aug 10, 2018
The Youth Singers of Calgary Kids & Music Program is seeking a dynamic, energetic, talented and empathetic musician to accompany our Grade 2 program.
GlobalFest 2018 Ignites The Skies August 16-25
Date: Aug 8, 2018
GlobalFest is dedicated to celebrating and showcasing Calgary’s cultural diversity and artistic excellence.
Scorched - Open Rehearsals
Date: Aug 7, 2018
Join Artio for our 2018-2019 presentation of Scorched: an exploration of what happens to humanity when water becomes a scarce resource.
Alberta Music Week brings boost for music industry
Date: Jul 19, 2018
Culture and Tourism Minister Ricardo Miranda declares July 19-26, 2018 Alberta Music Week.
Fridays @ the Legislature
Date: Jul 4, 2018
Summer concert series highlighting Alberta artists, every Friday at noon until August 31.
Jasper Park Revue
Date: Jun 5, 2018
Musical revue in Jasper for Culture Days ~ four generations of music meet in the Rockies! September 28 to 30, 2018
Troy Kokol nominated for 2018 Indigenous Music Award
Date: Apr 6, 2018
A former AFA funding recipient, Troy's album Lonely Ghost was nominated for 2018 Best Folk Album. Awards will be announced on May 18 in Winnipeg.
Improving Alberta’s premier theatres
Date: Mar 28, 2018
The Government of Alberta is investing $9.3 million to improve the Northern and Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditoriums.
Edmonton Songwriter Ross Campbell wins 3 Silver Medals at the 2018 Global Music Awards
Date: Mar 23, 2018
Silver Medals were awarded for his Lyrics, for Alternative Music, and for The Ross Campbell Fatband.
The Calgary Boys' Choir's Founding Artistic Director, Douglas Parnham, has passed away
Date: Mar 5, 2018
The Calgary Boys’ Choir is sad to report that its founding artistic director, Douglas Parnham, has died. He was 92 years old.