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Link to Celebrating Asian Heritage Month

Celebrating Asian Heritage Month

Date: May 1, 2024

Celebrating and recognizing the achievements and contributions of Asian and South Asian communities throughout the province.
Link to International Women's Day 2024

International Women's Day 2024

Date: Mar 8, 2024

Inspire inclusiveness and celebrate women in the arts.
Link to Budget 2024

Budget 2024

Date: Mar 1, 2024

In Budget 2024, funding for the AFA is increasing to $30.1 million. Read our full statement on the AFA budget.
Link to Celebrating Black History Month

Celebrating Black History Month

Date: Feb 14, 2024

Celebrate Black History Month in Alberta by engaging with the arts and events within your community.
Link to Spotlight on Arts Audiences - Wave 1 Results

Spotlight on Arts Audiences - Wave 1 Results

Date: Jan 29, 2024

First set of results of a long-term study on understanding Alberta arts audiences. Watch a presentation of the report.
Link to 18,000 professional artists in Alberta

18,000 professional artists in Alberta

Date: Dec 13, 2023

Hill Strategies’ Statistical insights on the arts shares their analysis of the on the profile of artists in Alberta in 2021.
Link to Women's History Month: Celebrating the diversity of women through the arts

Women's History Month: Celebrating the diversity of women through the arts

Date: Oct 23, 2023

Celebrate women's history month by visiting local exhibitions curated by women and featuring artwork from the AFA Art Collection.
Link to 70% of Albertans attend arts events

70% of Albertans attend arts events

Date: Sep 21, 2023

The 2023 Survey of Albertans reveals that 70% of Albertans attended arts and culture events in 2022-23, while 54% participated in arts.
Link to Watch now: Building a Collection - Celebrating 50 years of the AFA Art Collection

Watch now: Building a Collection - Celebrating 50 years of the AFA Art Collection

Date: Apr 15, 2023

The AFA released “Building a Collection – Celebrating 50 Years of the AFA Art Collection," on World Art Day (April 15), and is available to watch now!
Link to Introducing Alberta’s Arts Ambassador 2023

Introducing Alberta’s Arts Ambassador 2023

Date: Apr 12, 2023

Métis Cree artist Sharon Rose Kootenay has been selected as the 4th Artist in Residence/Arts Ambassador to promote the value of the arts in Alberta.

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