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Link to The Citadel Theatre presents: The Sound of Music

The Citadel Theatre presents: The Sound of Music

Date: Feb 21, 2024

The Citadel Theatre presents: The Sound of Music, a co-production with Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre.

Deadline: Mar 31, 2024 - 5:00 pm

Link to Call for Artists: Community and Belonging Fibre Arts Exhibition

Call for Artists: Community and Belonging Fibre Arts Exhibition

Date: Jan 30, 2024

Fibre artists are invited to submit up to three aspirational works that fits the theme of the Community and Belonging.

Deadline: Apr 3, 2024 - 11:45 pm

Link to Grindstone Theatre School's Spring classes and camps are LIVE!

Grindstone Theatre School's Spring classes and camps are LIVE!

Date: Jan 22, 2024

Save $50 when you register before February 15th!

Deadline: Apr 6, 2024 - 11:45 pm

Link to A Q&A with artist Peter Hide

A Q&A with artist Peter Hide

Date: Nov 20, 2023

The AFA sits down with artist Peter Hide for a Q&A.
Link to New public artwork documenting Indigenous relation to the land installed in downtown Edmonton

New public artwork documenting Indigenous relation to the land installed in downtown Edmonton

Date: Mar 3, 2023

Indigenous relation to the land in amiskwaciwâskahikan (Edmonton) is the subject of a new artwork.
Link to Upgrading Edmonton’s Citadel Theatre

Upgrading Edmonton’s Citadel Theatre

Date: Feb 14, 2023

Alberta’s government is investing in the Citadel Theatre so that Albertans of all ages will be able to continue to enjoy the performing arts in YEG.
Link to AFA Art on Display | Yorath House

AFA Art on Display | Yorath House

Date: Dec 19, 2019

Nestled in Edmonton's river valley is a gem of modernist style -- Yorath House, which now playing host to several artworks from the AFA's collection!
Link to "Alberta and the Group of Seven" at Government House

"Alberta and the Group of Seven" at Government House

Date: Jul 23, 2019

Did you know there was a strong connection between Alberta and members of the Group of Seven?
Link to Public art walking tours of Capital Boulevard on Culture Days

Public art walking tours of Capital Boulevard on Culture Days

Date: Oct 2, 2017

AFA partnered with The Works International Visual Arts Society to offer free guided walking tours of public art during Alberta Culture Days 2017.

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