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Artist Spotlight: Alaynee Goodwill-Littlechild

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Alaynee Goodwill-Littlechild shares the inspiration behind her artwork, in particular the dolls she makes. During National Indigenous History Month, the AFA is proud to celebrate Alaynee’s artistic practice and its connection with her family history.

Write Over Here: Indigenous Futurism Residency 2027 (Banff Centre)

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This program welcomes Indigenous screenwriters at various stages of their careers to apply individually or with a collaborator to work on adapting their work for the screen. Collaborators may include novelists, short story writers, or playwrights.

DEADLINE: September 23, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Applications for Artstrek 2026 are open until June 30!

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Artstrek is a summer theatre school for teens that provides professional learning with theatre artists and educators in a collaborative environment. Artstrek is more than 60 years old and has 10,000+ alumni working across Alberta, Canada, and the world.

DEADLINE: July 12, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Mâwacihitowinihk Nikamowak: Indigenous Music Residency (Banff Centre)

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This music residency centres on collaboration, refinement and presentation of work through audio production and live performance.

DEADLINE: August 12, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Call for Submissions: 2027 Gallery Season Allied Arts Council of Pincher Creek @ The Lebel

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The Allied Arts Council of Pincher Creek is currently accepting submissions for our 2027 season. We invite solo and group artists to apply for the 2027 exhibition season.

DEADLINE: August 14, 2026 - 11:59 pm

Exhibition Opening: David Garneau - Dark Chapters and Reading the Ruins

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Join us for an exhibition opening for Canadian Métis artist and scholar, David Garneau.

DEADLINE: August 30, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Celebrating Black and Indigenous artists at the MacEwan Art Collection

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MacEwan University's Art Collection has acquired new artworks from Black and Indigenous artists that will be on display in the John L. Haar Library. Three of these artists are also part of the AFA Art Collection.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2025

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On this day, the AFA is pleased to feature Ancestors (Keepers), 1991, by Dr. Joane Cardinal-Schubert.

AFA's Strategic Plan is available in French and English

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On this last day of the annual Mois de la francophonie albertaine, the AFA is pleased to share its three-year Strategic Plan en français.

Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 6

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6th and final wave of results of a long-term study to gauge Alberta audiences' attitudes towards returning to live arts and culture venues and events.