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Alberta Artist Profile | Frederick Kroetsch

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Take part in art by getting to know local artists. Frederick Kroetsch is an award-winning documentary filmmaker working in Alberta.

50th Anniversary of the AFA Art Collection

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A Message from AFA Board Chair Mary Rozsa de Coquet

The Relationship Between Arts Participation and Health

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A recent Hill Strategies study explores the positive relationship between Canadians’ art participation and health and well-bring.

It's about time...

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Learn more about the iconic mural commissioned from Sandra Bromley that defines the AFA's offices in downtown Edmonton.

Artist profile - Barb Mah

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Barb Mah is an Edmonton-based director, teacher, choreographer, costume designer and actor. Our long-time arts consultant is retiring from the AFA.

AFA Origins

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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.

The art of giving

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Acquisition by donation has been a foundational building block to establishing the AFA Art Collection. Here are just a few notable examples.

The AFA board on the map

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The AFA Board of Directors not only provides leadership for our agency, it is our vital link to the Alberta arts community.

AFA awards 15 Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee Medals

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The AFA awarded 15 medals to arts champions during two ceremonies in Edmonton on January 30 and in Calgary on February 2.

Painting a new start with Alberta's Future Leaders

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It seemed impossible to Alysha that she might be a gifted artist. But with the help of her Alberta's Future Leaders mentors, things changed.