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Link to AFA Origins

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.
Link to Statistics Canada study: Financial impacts of the pandemic

Statistics Canada study: Financial impacts of the pandemic

Date: Aug 26, 2021

On August 17, Statistics Canada published a paper on the Financial impacts of the pandemic on culture, arts, entertainment and recreation.
Link to AFA Pluralism policy consultants (2021-22)

AFA Pluralism policy consultants (2021-22)

Date: Aug 18, 2021

After a competitive procurement process, Parodos Social Marketing was contracted recommendations to implement the AFA's Pluralism policy in 2021-22.

Alberta enters Stage 3 of its Open For Summer Plan

Date: Jul 1, 2021

Alberta is now in Stage 3 of the Open for Summer Plan. All public health measures have been lifted except in specific settings.
Link to AFA engagement (April 2021): What We Heard

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.
Link to Studio 19 | Online Performance Arts Initiative by the Film and Video Arts Society of Alberta (FAVA)

Studio 19 | Online Performance Arts Initiative by the Film and Video Arts Society of Alberta (FAVA)

Date: May 20, 2021

"Studio 19" is an online performance arts initiative created to stimulate the exhibition of performing & media arts projects in Edmonton.

SHOWBIZ KIDS Musical Theatre Summer Camps

Date: May 19, 2021

Sing, dance, act! SHOWBIZ KIDS musical theatre summer camps are back!
Link to Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 5

Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 5

Date: May 13, 2021

Fifth wave of results of a long-term study to gauge Alberta audiences' attitudes towards returning to live arts and culture venues and events.
Link to The Creative Incubator Initiative

The Creative Incubator Initiative

Date: May 3, 2021

cSPACE Projects & the Calgary Foundation respond to the challenges facing artists in the face of the pandemic with the Creative Incubator Initiative.

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