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Work of the Week: "Early Snow" by Anne Patrick
Date: Sep 22, 2019
This week’s Work of the Week is Early Snow by Anne Patrick.
Work of the Week: Three Tolkien-Themed Artworks for Hobbit Day!
Date: Sep 20, 2019
This week’s Work of the Week are three Tolkien-themed artworks from the AFA’s permanent collection!
Work of the Week: "Cats Square" by Joyce Harris
Date: Sep 13, 2019
This week's Work of the Week is "Cats Square" by Joyce Harris.
Work of the Week: "Duet for Cello" by Greg Payce
Date: Sep 6, 2019
September is Classical Music Month! That’s why this week’s Work of the Week is Duet for Cello by Greg Payce.
Now On View | Two New Emerging Curator Exhibitions
Date: Sep 4, 2019
"Absence Inhabited" and "Dear Alan", featuring artworks from the AFA's collection, are now on view on Google Arts and Culture.
Work of the Week: "Waiting for the School Bus" by Evelyn McBryan
Date: Aug 30, 2019
Just in time for back to school, this week's Work of the Week is "Waiting for School Bus" by Evelyn McBryan.
Go Behind the Scenes with the AFA's Art Collections Manager!
Date: Aug 28, 2019
What does it take to get an artwork in show-worthy shape? Find out!
Work of the Week: "Edge of Summer" by Thelma Manarey
Date: Aug 23, 2019
This week's Work of the Week is "Edge of Summer" by Thelma Manarey.
Work of the Week: "Musician" by Steve Kiss
Date: Aug 16, 2019
This week's Work of the Week is "Musician" by artist Steve Kiss.
Calgary Contemporary Art Map
Date: Aug 14, 2019
Looking for art in Calgary? The Esker Foundation has mapped out nearly 40 contemporary art locations in Calgary!