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Link to Statistics Canada study: Financial impacts of the pandemic

Statistics Canada study: Financial impacts of the pandemic

Date: Aug 26, 2021

On August 17, Statistics Canada published a paper on the Financial impacts of the pandemic on culture, arts, entertainment and recreation.
Link to AFA engagement (April 2021): What We Heard

AFA engagement (April 2021): What We Heard

Date: Jun 25, 2021

In April 2021 the AFA sought feedback through targeted engagement on stakeholder challenges and anticipated needs to inform its 2021-22 spending plan.
Link to Alberta's 2021 Distinguished Artists

Alberta's 2021 Distinguished Artists

Date: Jun 14, 2021

Faye HeavyShield, Cheryl Foggo, and Vicki Adams Willis receive 2021 Distinguished Artist Awards.
Link to Work of the Week | “Magpie” by Bruno Canadien

Work of the Week | “Magpie” by Bruno Canadien

Date: Jun 11, 2021

This week’s Work of the Week is “Magpie” by Bruno Canadien.
Link to In Memory | Harold Feist (1945-2021)

In Memory | Harold Feist (1945-2021)

Date: Jun 8, 2021

It's with great sadness that the AFA has learned of the passing of painter Harold Feist.
Link to Work of the Week: Asian Heritage Month

Work of the Week: Asian Heritage Month

Date: May 28, 2021

May is Asian Heritage Month, so we're celebrating by showcasing a few of the diverse artworks in our collection by Canadians of Asian descent!
Link to Work of the Week: "Tents" by John K. Esler

Work of the Week: "Tents" by John K. Esler

Date: May 21, 2021

This week's Work of the Week is "Tents" by John K. Esler.
Link to Work of the Week Celebrates Asian Heritage Month

Work of the Week Celebrates Asian Heritage Month

Date: May 14, 2021

This week's Work of the Week celebrates Asian Heritage Month!
Link to Work of the Week | "David Thompson Country" by Alvina Green

Work of the Week | "David Thompson Country" by Alvina Green

Date: Apr 30, 2021

This week’s Work of the Week is "David Thompson Country" by Alvina Green.
Link to Happy International Dance Day!

Happy International Dance Day!

Date: Apr 29, 2021

Today's International Dance Day! Established in 1982 by UNESCO International Theatre Institute, International Dance Day falls on April 29 every year.

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