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Link to RISE UP Downtown Vibrancy Program – Call for Submissions

RISE UP Downtown Vibrancy Program – Call for Submissions

Date: Sep 22, 2023

Calling all artists, performers, presenters, venues, & community groups! The RISE UP Downtown Vibrancy Program is BACK!

Deadline: Oct 13, 2023 - 4:00 pm

Link to Apply for Organization Activation Projects Funding

Apply for Organization Activation Projects Funding

Date: Sep 21, 2023

Apply for project funding to support Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility through arts-related programming by Dec 1, 2023.

Deadline: Dec 1, 2023 - 11:45 pm

Link to Expressions of Interest for Chrystal Dance Prize - Projects Now Open

Expressions of Interest for Chrystal Dance Prize - Projects Now Open

Date: Sep 20, 2023

The Chrystal Dance Prize - Projects, is accepting expressions of interest from dance artists, companies and collectives for 2023/24.

Deadline: Oct 14, 2023 - 6:00 pm

Link to Get to know GATE before applying for a grant

Get to know GATE before applying for a grant

Date: Jul 26, 2023

The AFA only accepts applications through the Front Office portal of the GATE online application system.
Link to AFA 2023-24 Spending Plan

AFA 2023-24 Spending Plan

Date: Apr 18, 2023

A message from AFA Board Chair, Paul R Baay, regarding the AFA's 2023-24 spending plan.
Link to Budget 2023

Budget 2023

Date: Mar 1, 2023

In Budget 2023, funding for the AFA was maintained at $25.6 million to continue to provide essential support to Alberta’s arts sector.
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 engagement (April 2021): What We Heard

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.
Link to Explore the economics of Alberta art

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.
Link to AFA provides supplemental project funding Alberta Culture Days 2018

AFA provides supplemental project funding Alberta Culture Days 2018

Date: Jul 20, 2018

The AFA offered one-time project funding to support Alberta Culture Days 2018 celebrations led by Indigenous and Culturally Diverse communities.