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Norma Dunning wins 2021 Governor General's Literary Award for English-language fiction
Date: Nov 19, 2021
Congratulations to Norma Dunning, and also to Alberta-based writer Jenna Butler who was named a finalist for an award.
Celebrating the life of Mary Shannon Will
Date: Nov 1, 2021
Celebrating the life of Alberta artist Mary Shannon Will, who passed away on October 20. An exhibition celebrating her career is on until Nov. 27.
Upholding the value of artists to Alberta | À la défense du rôle des artistes en Alberta
Date: Oct 27, 2021
Proposed new legislation will promote greater economic security, freedom of expression and professional recognition for Alberta artists.
Alberta Artist Profile | Robin Cisek
Date: Sep 22, 2021
Take part in art by getting to know local artists. Robin Cisek is a singer/songwriter working in Alberta.
Alberta Artist Profile | Frederick Kroetsch
Date: Sep 17, 2021
Take part in art by getting to know local artists. Frederick Kroetsch is an award-winning documentary filmmaker working in Alberta.
The Relationship Between Arts Participation and Health
Date: Sep 15, 2021
A recent Hill Strategies study explores the positive relationship between Canadians’ art participation and health and well-bring.
AFA Origins
Date: Sep 14, 2021
Learn about how the AFA was established in our province by peering back in time at its origins and some of the first art and artists it supported.
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.
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.
Alberta's 2021 Distinguished Artists
Date: Jun 14, 2021
Faye HeavyShield, Cheryl Foggo, and Vicki Adams Willis receive 2021 Distinguished Artist Awards.