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Work of the Week: Wheel Week
Date: Jun 2, 2022
Work of the Week celebrates Wheel Week with an artwork to inspire you to stay active and explore arts.
Work of the Week: Asian Heritage Month 2022
Date: May 13, 2022
This week's Work of the Week celebrates Asian Heritage Month in May!
Work of the Week: Faye HeavyShield
Date: May 4, 2022
In honour of Red Dress Day, we feature two artworks by Faye HeavyShield: red dress and blood
Work of the Week: Happy International Dance Day
Date: Apr 29, 2022
Celebrate International Dance Day! Established in 1982 by UNESCO International Theatre Institute, International Dance Day falls on Apr 29 every year.
Henri van Bentum, 1929 - 2022
Date: Apr 25, 2022
Spatial Rythms by Henri van Bentum marked a major transition in his artistic practice.
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.
Work of the Week: World Book and Copyright Day
Date: Apr 22, 2022
Every year on April 23, World Book and Copyright Day is celebrated to encourage enjoyment of reading books.
Work of the Week: World Art Day
Date: Apr 14, 2022
We profile "World enough, and time" by Ken Macklin to help celebrate World Art Day on April 15.
Work of the Week: Gag by Carissa Baktay
Date: Mar 31, 2022
Did you know the AFA Art Collection includes contemporary sculpture? Check out this example in Work of the Week.
Work of the Week: Conquered Mountain by John K. Esler
Date: Mar 18, 2022
Featured artwork from the Collection of the Alberta Foundation for the Arts: Conquered Mountain by John K. Esler and showcased at TREX - NW Alberta