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Applications Open: Community Services Recovery Fund
Date: Feb 1, 2023
COVID-19 recovery funding available for capacity building for community service organizations, including arts. Deadline: February 21, 2023.
Deadline: Feb 21, 2023 - 6:00 pm
Update to AFA Music grants
Date: Dec 21, 2022
AFA music grant applicants must now upload music samples directly into their GATE Front Office online applications.
Deadline: Mar 1, 2023 - 11:45 pm
AFC announces the Reactivation Program - financial assistance for gig workers
Date: Oct 19, 2022
Financial assistance for independent, self-employed, and gig work performing arts professionals experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19.
Deadline: Mar 31, 2023 - 11:45 pm
Scholarship for Performing Arts Online Courses
Date: Aug 22, 2022
opportunity to get an ArtUniverse Scholarship to study on 3-Month Distance Learning Courses at New International Performing Arts Institute
AFA 2022-23 Spending Plan
Date: Jun 21, 2022
A message from AFA Board Chair, Mary Rozsa de Coquet, regarding the AFA's 2022-23 spending plan.
Announcing the Arts Sector Donation Program
Date: Jun 10, 2022
A great way to enhance the work AFA does to support and grow Alberta's vibrant arts community. Donate $50 or more for an official donation receipt.
Budget 2022
Date: Feb 28, 2022
On February 24, the Alberta government announced details of its 2022-23 budget.
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.
Federal Supports for Arts and Live Events Workers in Response to COVID-19
Date: Mar 17, 2021
Further details have been announced about the implementation of $181.5 million in federal funding for the live arts and music sectors in 2021–2022.
Explore the economics of Alberta art
Date: Jul 25, 2019
On April 25, 2019, Statistics Canada released Culture Satellite Account (CSA) updated economic data for the Canadian arts, culture & sport sectors.