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Pioneer Art Club Show and Sale
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Pioneer Art Club consists of seniors for Spruce Grove, Stony Plain and Parkland County. This active and talented group of artists is hosting thier annual show and sale (see poster for details). This club is an inclusive and encouraging club that "significantly contributes to the quality of life" of all members.
Odd Objects: Things We Believe In - TREX SW Exhibition
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Featuring the whimsical work of artists Mantis Mei, Teresa Tam, and Pamela Vickerson, this exhibition showcases both the humorous and sentimental relationships we have with the objects we love. Curated by Levin Ifko. TREX Southwest
Alberta artists Chris Cran and Vicki Adams Willis named to the Order of Canada
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The AFA is proud to have supported Chris Cran and Vicki Adams Willis throughout their careers.
Arts in Focus - Quickdraw Animation Society | Celebrating Pride in the Arts
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Quickdraw Animation Society is Calgary’s home for independent animation. Learn more about their LGBTQ2S+ Animation History Project, which examines queer representation in animation.
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.
Call for Submissions: 2027 KDays Artist in Residence
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KDays is seeking early and mid-career artists and collectives working in visual arts and craft mediums to apply for the 2027 Artist in Residence Program.
Artists Wanted! Call for Submissions (Beacon Original Art)
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Now Accepting Artist Submissions for Our Fall Art Exhibition & Sale: October 17 and 18, 2026
Work of the Week: Ron Myren
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We’re proud to feature artwork by Ron Myren, after his former home was designated a municipal historic resource by the City of Edmonton.
Work of the week celebrates World Art Day 2026
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World Art Day, observed on April 15, is a celebration to promote the development, diffusion and enjoyment of art.
Meet Our New Emerging Curator: Natalie Gerber
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We are thrilled to introduce Natalie Gerber as the new Alberta Foundation for the Arts’ Emerging Curator.