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Link to Megan Dawson's new single "To Fall in Love"

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.
Link to Calgary's IntegralOrg added to National Network of Legal Clinics for the Arts

Calgary's IntegralOrg added to National Network of Legal Clinics for the Arts

Date: Nov 2, 2022

IntegralOrg added to system of connected regional legal hubs for artists and arts organizations that includes existing Canadian pro-bono legal clinics
Link to Celebrate National Indigenous History Month

Celebrate National Indigenous History Month

Date: May 31, 2022

Learn about the rich history, heritage and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada.
Link to Congratulations JUNO Awards recipients!

Congratulations JUNO Awards recipients!

Date: May 20, 2022

Congratulations to Alberta Juno Awards 2022 recipients on May 15, 2022!
Link to Henri van Bentum, 1929 - 2022

Henri van Bentum, 1929 - 2022

Date: Apr 25, 2022

Spatial Rythms by Henri van Bentum marked a major transition in his artistic practice.
Link to Harry Kiyooka, RCA (1928 – 2022)

Harry Kiyooka, RCA (1928 – 2022)

Date: Apr 22, 2022

The AFA was saddened to learn of the passing of former board member and Alberta artist Harry Kiyooka on April 8, 2022.
Link to Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 6

Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 6

Date: Jan 19, 2022

6th and final wave of results of a long-term study to gauge Alberta audiences' attitudes towards returning to live arts and culture venues and events.
Link to Royal Winnipeg Ballet Class Action

Royal Winnipeg Ballet Class Action

Date: Jan 5, 2022

This lawsuit may affect members of Alberta's dance community who attended the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School from 1984 to 2015.
    Link to Norma Dunning wins 2021 Governor General's Literary Award for English-language fiction

    Norma Dunning wins 2021 Governor General's Literary Award for English-language fiction

    Date: Nov 19, 2021

    Congratulations to Norma Dunning, and also to Alberta-based writer Jenna Butler who was named a finalist for an award.
    Link to Celebrating the life of Mary Shannon Will

    Celebrating the life of Mary Shannon Will

    Date: Nov 1, 2021

    Celebrating the life of Alberta artist Mary Shannon Will, who passed away on October 20. An exhibition celebrating her career is on until Nov. 27.

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