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Link to AFA Pluralism policy consultants (2021-22)

AFA Pluralism policy consultants (2021-22)

Date: Aug 18, 2021

After a competitive procurement process, Parodos Social Marketing was contracted recommendations to implement the AFA's Pluralism policy in 2021-22.
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 Work of the Week: "Making Faces" Heather Shillinglaw

Work of the Week: "Making Faces" Heather Shillinglaw

Date: Nov 20, 2020

This week’s Work of the Week is "Making Faces" by Métis artist Heather Shillinglaw.
Link to AFA remembers John "Jock" Osler

AFA remembers John "Jock" Osler

Date: Aug 11, 2020

We at the Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) are very saddened to learn of the passing of John “Jock” Osler.
    Link to AFA Art on Display | Yorath House

    AFA Art on Display | Yorath House

    Date: Dec 19, 2019

    Nestled in Edmonton's river valley is a gem of modernist style -- Yorath House, which now playing host to several artworks from the AFA's collection!
    Link to Now On View | Two New Emerging Curator Exhibitions

    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.
    Link to Go Behind the Scenes with the AFA's Art Collections Manager!

    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!
    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 "Alberta and the Group of Seven" at Government House

    "Alberta and the Group of Seven" at Government House

    Date: Jul 23, 2019

    Did you know there was a strong connection between Alberta and members of the Group of Seven?
    Link to Becca Taylor awarded Dr. Joane Cardinal-Schubert Fellowship for Indigenous Curators

    Becca Taylor awarded Dr. Joane Cardinal-Schubert Fellowship for Indigenous Curators

    Date: Aug 13, 2018

    Through this Fellowship, Becca will research and work with Indigenous artists to potentially increase representation in the AFA collection.

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