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Link to TREX exhibitions to look for

TREX exhibitions to look for

Date: Mar 25, 2024

TREX exhibitions that might be stopping by a venue near you!
Link to Work of the Week showcases Harry Kiyooka

Work of the Week showcases Harry Kiyooka

Date: Mar 19, 2024

The AFA has loaned 8 artworks to be included in The Nickle Galleries exhibition of Harry Kiyooka, curated by Mary-Beth Laviolette.

Deadline: Apr 27, 2024 - 5:00 pm

Link to YEG Old Houses & Colorful Travel Journey

YEG Old Houses & Colorful Travel Journey

Date: Mar 18, 2024

Aeris Osborne, the '22 Alberta AIR's latest solo art exhibition - YEG Old Houses & Colorful Travel Journey exhibits at Leduc Arts Foundry

Deadline: Mar 29, 2024 - 5:00 pm

Link to International Women's Day 2024

International Women's Day 2024

Date: Mar 8, 2024

Inspire inclusiveness and celebrate women in the arts.
Link to Spotlight on Arts Audiences - Wave 1 Results

Spotlight on Arts Audiences - Wave 1 Results

Date: Jan 29, 2024

First set of results of a long-term study on understanding Alberta arts audiences. Watch a presentation of the report.
Link to Women's History Month: Celebrating the diversity of women through the arts

Women's History Month: Celebrating the diversity of women through the arts

Date: Oct 23, 2023

Celebrate women's history month by visiting local exhibitions curated by women and featuring artwork from the AFA Art Collection.
Link to New public artwork documenting Indigenous relation to the land installed in downtown Edmonton

New public artwork documenting Indigenous relation to the land installed in downtown Edmonton

Date: Mar 3, 2023

Indigenous relation to the land in amiskwaciwâskahikan (Edmonton) is the subject of a new artwork.
Link to Vivek Shraya’s How to Fail as a Popstar heads to CBC

Vivek Shraya’s How to Fail as a Popstar heads to CBC

Date: Jan 30, 2023

The theatrical one-person show, created by Albertan artist Vivek Shraya, will feature as an original series on CBC’s free streaming service, Gem.
Link to Henri van Bentum, 1929 - 2022

Henri van Bentum, 1929 - 2022

Date: Apr 25, 2022

Spatial Rythms by Henri van Bentum marked a major transition in his artistic practice.
Link to Harry Kiyooka, RCA (1928 – 2022)

Harry Kiyooka, RCA (1928 – 2022)

Date: Apr 22, 2022

The AFA was saddened to learn of the passing of former board member and Alberta artist Harry Kiyooka on April 8, 2022.

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