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Watch now: Diversifying the Collection - Celebrating 50 years of the AFA Art Collection
Date: Sep 22, 2023
Watch how the AFA shares its collection of artworks with Albertans, in the 2nd video in its documentary series
Apply for Organization Activation Projects Funding
Date: Sep 21, 2023
Apply for project funding to support Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility through arts-related programming by Dec 1, 2023.
Deadline: Dec 1, 2023 - 11:45 pm
Get to know GATE before applying for a grant
Date: Jul 26, 2023
The AFA only accepts applications through the Front Office portal of the GATE online application system.
You can join an AFA expert panel!
Date: Jul 26, 2023
We encourage expert panel nominations from Albertans to ensure the involvement of the arts community in AFA funding decisions.
AFA 2023-24 Spending Plan
Date: Apr 18, 2023
A message from AFA Board Chair, Paul R Baay, regarding the AFA's 2023-24 spending plan.
Watch now: Building a Collection - Celebrating 50 years of the AFA Art Collection
Date: Apr 15, 2023
The AFA released “Building a Collection – Celebrating 50 Years of the AFA Art Collection," on World Art Day (April 15), and is available to watch now!
Budget 2023
Date: Mar 1, 2023
In Budget 2023, funding for the AFA was maintained at $25.6 million to continue to provide essential support to Alberta’s arts sector.
AFA awards 15 Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee Medals
Date: Feb 7, 2023
The AFA awarded 15 medals to arts champions during two ceremonies in Edmonton on January 30 and in Calgary on February 2.
Explore the 2021-22 AFA Annual Report
Date: Dec 21, 2022
AFA's highlights and accomplishments during the last fiscal year, including a summary of grants awarded.
Artist profile - Barb Mah
Date: Dec 2, 2022
Barb Mah is an Edmonton-based director, teacher, choreographer, costume designer and actor. Our long-time arts consultant is retiring from the AFA.