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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.
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.
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.
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.
2021 Legacy Arts Award winners announced at the Mayor's Lunch for Arts Champions
Date: Jun 9, 2021
Eight outstanding Calgary artists have been honoured with a $5,000 cash prize.
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!
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.
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.