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The legacy of Dr. Joane Cardinal-Schubert - Part 1
Date: Jan 20, 2023
We look back at the tremendous impact Dr. Joane Cardinal-Schubert has had on the AFA Art Collection, starting with the Narrative Quest exhibition.
Artist profile - Barb Mah
Date: Dec 2, 2022
Barb Mah is an Edmonton-based director, teacher, choreographer, costume designer and actor. Our long-time arts consultant is retiring from the AFA.
Work of the Week: Untitled (Soldier Sask Airport Mural Drawing)
Date: Nov 10, 2022
James Nicoll's Untitled (Soldier Sask Airport Mural Drawing) is the AFA's Work of the Week for Remembrance Day and Indigenous Veterans Day.
Discovering lost cultural treasures
Date: Oct 25, 2022
AFA Art Collection 50th Anniversary look back: that one time in 2015 when we were treasure hunters!
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.
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.
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.
Congratulations JUNO Awards recipients!
Date: May 20, 2022
Congratulations to Alberta Juno Awards 2022 recipients on May 15, 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!
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