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Updated AFA response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Date: Mar 26, 2020
Updated information about the AFA's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
AFA response to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic
Date: Mar 13, 2020
AFA recognizes the potential impact to Alberta’s artists and arts organizations and is ready to support and respond to affected grant recipients.
Budget 2020
Date: Feb 28, 2020
On February 27, the Alberta government announced details of its 2020-21 budget.
Dive into the 2017-18 AFA Annual Report
Date: Nov 28, 2018
Explore the 2017-18 AFA Annual Report, including last fiscal year's accomplishments and highlights
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.
Erin McDonald, Manager, Art Collections recognized by Avenue Magazine
Date: Oct 31, 2017
Erin was named one of Avenue Magazine's Edmonton Top 40 under 40 for 2017. Congratulations to all artists recognized by Avenue Calgary and Edmonton.
Introducing our new Director, Arts Development.
Date: Oct 2, 2017
The Arts Branch is pleased to announce that David Folk has accepted the position of Director, Arts Development.
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.
Impact of funding 2016-2017
Date: May 4, 2017
Explore an interactive visual overview of how AFA funding is distributed across the province to support Alberta's arts community and learn more about