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Work of the Week selection inspired by Pink Shirt Day

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Pink Shirt Day is a significant day that raises awareness about bullying.

International Women's Day 2024

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Inspire inclusiveness and celebrate women in the arts.

Happy Holidays from the AFA

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The AFA offices will be closed for the holidays from December 25, 2023 until January 2, 2024.

Watch: The Art of Hide Tanning - an AFA Commemorative Art Project

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See the video of The Art of Hide Tanning: commissioned Indigenous artworks featuring the traditional hide tanning process taught at Portage College.

DataLog : Art Encoded - An Emerging Curator Exhibition

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DataLog : Art Encoded fully embraces and uses the resources of the digital realm to exhibit selected artworks from the AFA Collection

Public art walking tours of Capital Boulevard on Culture Days

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AFA partnered with The Works International Visual Arts Society to offer free guided walking tours of public art during Alberta Culture Days 2017.

Watch: Iinisikimm - an AFA Commemorative Arts Project

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See the video of Iinisikimm, a nighttime lantern performance and homecoming for the buffalo of Banff National Park.

A Q&A with artist Peter Hide

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The AFA sits down with artist Peter Hide for a Q&A.

Work of the Week honours Indigenous Veterans and Remembrance Day

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Acknowledging both Indigenous Veterans Day (November 8) and Remembrance Day (November 11).