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New project funding to help arts organizations recover from COVID-19
Date: Oct 1, 2021
AFA launches Organization Activation Projects grant program to support COVID-19 relaunch and recovery in the arts sector.
AFA Origins
Date: Sep 14, 2021
Learn about how the AFA was established in our province by peering back in time at its origins and some of the first art and artists it supported.
Take part in art & celebrate 30 years of the AFA!
Date: Sep 6, 2021
The AFA encourages all Albertans to “take part in art” this September and rediscover Alberta’s unique and exceptional arts scene.
AFA Pluralism Arts Policy Consultants Announced
Date: Aug 18, 2021
After a competitive procurement process, Parodos Social Marketing will make recommendations to implement the AFA's Pluralism policy.
AFA 2021-22 Spending Plan
Date: Jun 25, 2021
A message from AFA Board Chair, Mary Rozsa de Coquet, regarding the AFA's 2021-22 spending plan.
AFA engagement (April 2021): What We Heard
Date: Jun 25, 2021
In April 2021 the AFA sought feedback through targeted engagement on stakeholder challenges and anticipated needs to inform its 2021-22 spending plan.
Budget 2021
Date: Feb 26, 2021
On February 25, the Alberta government announced details of its 2021-22 budget.
AFA provides supplemental project funding Alberta Culture Days 2018
Date: Jul 20, 2018
The AFA offered one-time project funding to support Alberta Culture Days 2018 celebrations led by Indigenous and Culturally Diverse communities.
Introducing the AFA Young Artist Prize recipients
Date: Jun 19, 2017
Chosen by the 25 Influential Alberta Artists, these young artists are the next generation of Alberta’s art community
AFA Commemorative Art Projects
Date: Jun 19, 2017
Learn about five successful projects that received funding for a legacy artwork, performance or composition to reflect the theme: Alberta Inspires.