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Link to The history of the AFA Art Collection

The history of the AFA Art Collection

Date: Sep 29, 2022

50 years ago, the GoA set aside $50,000 to fund annual art acquisition, the ripples from which continue today in the AFA Art Collection.
Link to Work of the Week: "Blue Picture Stand" by Sidney Kelsie

Work of the Week: "Blue Picture Stand" by Sidney Kelsie

Date: Jul 27, 2022

Check out the "Sidney Kelsie: Right in your own backyard" exhibition at AGA in-person to see the artwork that we have loaned out until August 1, 2022.
Link to National Indigenous Peoples Day 2022

National Indigenous Peoples Day 2022

Date: Jun 21, 2022

June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. Discover the diverse culture, events, arts and artists of First Nations, Métis and Inuit in Alberta.
Link to Work of the Week: Wheel Week

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.
Link to Celebrate National Indigenous History Month

Celebrate National Indigenous History Month

Date: May 31, 2022

Learn about the rich history, heritage and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada.
Link to Congratulations JUNO Awards recipients!

Congratulations JUNO Awards recipients!

Date: May 20, 2022

Congratulations to Alberta Juno Awards 2022 recipients on May 15, 2022!
Link to Work of the Week: Asian Heritage Month 2022

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!
Link to Work of the Week: Faye HeavyShield

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
Link to Work of the Week: Happy International Dance Day

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.
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.

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