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Watch: Iinisikimm - an AFA Commemorative Arts Project
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See the video of Iinisikimm, a nighttime lantern performance and homecoming for the buffalo of Banff National Park.
Women's History Month: Celebrating the diversity of women through the arts
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Celebrate women's history month by visiting local exhibitions curated by women and featuring artwork from the AFA Art Collection.
Truth and Reconciliation Day 2023
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A message of acknowledgement of Truth and Reconciliation Day from the Alberta Foundation for the Arts board of directors.
Work of the Week: "Crowsnest Mountain and the Seven Sisters" by Joane Cardinal-Schubert
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This week's Work of the Week is "Crowsnest Mountain and the Seven Sisters" by Joane Cardinal-Schubert.
Tour "Cross Cultura" on Google Arts & Culture
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"Cross Cultura" is curated by Indigenous curator, visual artist and archaeologist, Autumn Whiteway (Night Singing Woman).
Spotlight on Arts Audiences - Wave 1 Results
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First set of results of a long-term study on understanding Alberta arts audiences. Watch a presentation of the report.
Work of the Week: "Sunset on Boot Hill" by Delia Cross Child
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This week’s Work of the Week is "Sunset on Boot Hill" by Delia Cross Child.
Work of the Week: "Mind Over Matter" by Alex Janvier
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This week’s Work of the Week is "Mind Over Matter" by renowned Indigenous artist Alex Janvier.
Work of the Week: "Making Faces" Heather Shillinglaw
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This week’s Work of the Week is "Making Faces" by Métis artist Heather Shillinglaw.
Work of the Week: "Ancestor" by Florence Shone
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This week’s Work of the Week is "Ancestor" by Indigenous artist Florence Shone.