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Link to Free AFA grant writing workshop for Artist and Education project grant

Free AFA grant writing workshop for Artist and Education project grant

Date: Mar 14, 2024

Join AFA Arts Development Consultant Jodie Vandekerkhove for a free virtual grant writing workshop.

Deadline: Apr 9, 2024 - 4:30 pm

Link to Budget 2024

Budget 2024

Date: Mar 1, 2024

In Budget 2024, funding for the AFA is increasing to $30.1 million. Read our full statement on the AFA budget.
Link to Celebrating Black History Month

Celebrating Black History Month

Date: Feb 14, 2024

Celebrate Black History Month in Alberta by engaging with the arts and events within your community.
Link to Watch now: Curating from the Collection - Celebrating 50 years of the AFA Art Collection

Watch now: Curating from the Collection - Celebrating 50 years of the AFA Art Collection

Date: Jan 24, 2024

Watch how curators create exhibitions from the AFA Art Collection, in the fifth video in its documentary series.
Link to Get to know GATE before applying for a grant

Get to know GATE before applying for a grant

Date: Jan 10, 2024

The AFA only accepts applications through the Front Office portal of the GATE online application system.
Link to Read the 2022-23 AFA Annual Report

Read the 2022-23 AFA Annual Report

Date: Nov 28, 2023

Read the 2022-23 AFA Annual Report, including last fiscal year's accomplishments and highlights.
Link to You can join an AFA expert panel!

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. 
Link to Watch now: Building a Collection - Celebrating 50 years of the AFA Art Collection

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!
Link to AFA awards 15 Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee Medals

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.
Link to Artist profile - Barb Mah

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.

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