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Alberta Spotlight Online Concert Series
Date: Jun 9, 2020
A new online showcase will feature Alberta-made music!
Congratulations to the 2020 Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Emerging Artist Awards Recipients
Date: Jun 5, 2020
Ten up and coming Alberta artists and performers have been awarded 2020 Lieutenant Governor of Alberta 2020 Emerging Artist Awards!
One-time guideline changes for individual project grants
Date: May 29, 2020
The AFA is encouraging applicants who submitted grants to the March 2 deadline to resubmit projects for consideration under the Sept. 2020 in-take.
MAG Exchange Artist Mentorship Program
Date: May 22, 2020
Nine artists from across Canada are stepping up to support the development of local emerging artists via the MAG Exchange Artist Mentorship Program.
Theatre Alberta Introduces PWYC Memberships
Date: May 15, 2020
New membership model includes updated Group categories.
Online Event Listings
Date: May 15, 2020
We have compiled a list of online exhibitions, concerts and performances you can enjoy from home.
Additional Support for Rozsa Foundation's COVID-19 Programs
Date: May 12, 2020
Calgary Arts Development adds additional support to Rozsa Foundation's COVID-19 programs.
Updated AFA response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Date: Mar 26, 2020
Updated information about the AFA's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
AFA response to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic
Date: Mar 13, 2020
AFA recognizes the potential impact to Alberta’s artists and arts organizations and is ready to support and respond to affected grant recipients.
Joyce Doolittle 1928-2020
Date: Mar 11, 2020
We are saddened to hear of the passing of trailblazing and much-loved theatre icon Joyce Doolittle.