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Alberta Artist Profile | Frederick Kroetsch
Date: Sep 17, 2021
Take part in art by getting to know local artists. Frederick Kroetsch is an award-winning documentary filmmaker working in Alberta.
The Relationship Between Arts Participation and Health
Date: Sep 15, 2021
A recent Hill Strategies study explores the positive relationship between Canadians’ art participation and health and well-bring.
Statistics Canada study: Financial impacts of the pandemic
Date: Aug 26, 2021
On August 17, Statistics Canada published a paper on the Financial impacts of the pandemic on culture, arts, entertainment and recreation.
Alberta enters Stage 3 of its Open For Summer Plan
Date: Jul 1, 2021
Alberta is now in Stage 3 of the Open for Summer Plan. All public health measures have been lifted except in specific settings.
Alberta's 2021 Distinguished Artists
Date: Jun 14, 2021
Faye HeavyShield, Cheryl Foggo, and Vicki Adams Willis receive 2021 Distinguished Artist Awards.
In Memory | Harold Feist (1945-2021)
Date: Jun 8, 2021
It's with great sadness that the AFA has learned of the passing of painter Harold Feist.
Happy International Dance Day!
Date: Apr 29, 2021
Today's International Dance Day! Established in 1982 by UNESCO International Theatre Institute, International Dance Day falls on April 29 every year.
In Remembrance | Bob McPhee, 1956-2021
Date: Mar 15, 2021
AFA Board Chair's statement on the passing of Alberta arts champion, Bob McPhee.
What We Heard| Canada Council for the Arts Report on its Engagement for the 2021-26 Strategic Plan
Date: Jan 28, 2021
Read the stakeholder input for the Canada Council for the Arts 2021-26 Strategic Plan.
Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 4
Date: Jan 28, 2021
Fourth wave of results of a long-term study to gauge Alberta audiences' attitudes towards returning to live arts and culture venues and events.