AFA awards 15 Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee Medals
Date: Feb 7, 2023
The AFA awarded 15 medals to arts champions during two ceremonies in Edmonton on January 30 and in Calgary on February 2.
Vivek Shraya’s How to Fail as a Popstar heads to CBC
Date: Jan 30, 2023
The theatrical one-person show, created by Albertan artist Vivek Shraya, will feature as an original series on CBC’s free streaming service, Gem.
Megan Dawson's new single "To Fall in Love"
Date: Jan 28, 2023
Calgarian pop/country singer-songwriter Megan Dawson releases her next single, "To Fall in Love” on February 9, 2023.
Work of the Week: Borrowed Power by Joane Cardinal-Schubert
Date: Jan 27, 2023
Check out the David Garneau exhibition opening Feb 3 at the Nickle Galleries featuring this artwork by Dr. Joane Cardinal-Schubert.
The legacy of Dr. Joane Cardinal-Schubert - Part 1
Date: Jan 20, 2023
We look back at the tremendous impact Dr. Joane Cardinal-Schubert has had on the AFA Art Collection, starting with the Narrative Quest exhibition.
Prairie Interlace: Weaving, Modernisms and the Expanded Frame
Date: Dec 14, 2022
Our Work of the Week features selected images loaned to for this touring exhibition travelling from Alberta to Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
The art of giving
Date: Dec 14, 2022
Acquisition by donation has been a foundational building block to establishing the AFA Art Collection. Here are just a few notable examples.
Artist profile - Barb Mah
Date: Dec 2, 2022
Barb Mah is an Edmonton-based director, teacher, choreographer, costume designer and actor. Our long-time arts consultant is retiring from the AFA.
It's about time...
Date: Nov 21, 2022
Learn more about the iconic mural commissioned from Sandra Bromley that defines the AFA's offices in downtown Edmonton.
Work of the Week: Untitled (Soldier Sask Airport Mural Drawing)
Date: Nov 10, 2022
James Nicoll's Untitled (Soldier Sask Airport Mural Drawing) is the AFA's Work of the Week for Remembrance Day and Indigenous Veterans Day.