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

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Celebrate women's history month by visiting local exhibitions curated by women and featuring artwork from the AFA Art Collection.

Truth and Reconciliation Day 2023

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A message of acknowledgement of Truth and Reconciliation Day from the Alberta Foundation for the Arts board of directors.

Celebrating Asian Heritage Month

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Celebrating and recognizing the achievements and contributions of Asian and South Asian communities throughout the province.

Tour "Cross Cultura" on Google Arts & Culture

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"Cross Cultura" is curated by Indigenous curator, visual artist and archaeologist, Autumn Whiteway (Night Singing Woman).

Work of the Week celebrates World Photography Day

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Celebrate World Photography Day with Colin Smith's camera obscura, Bow Lake.

Work of the Week - an ode to spring

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We celebrate the first day of spring with Jean Peters' Spring Thaw.

Work of the Week: Borrowed Power by Joane Cardinal-Schubert

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Check out the David Garneau exhibition opening Feb 3 at the Nickle Galleries featuring this artwork by Dr. Joane Cardinal-Schubert.

Work of the Week: "Making Faces" Heather Shillinglaw

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This week’s Work of the Week is "Making Faces" by Métis artist Heather Shillinglaw.

"Alberta and the Group of Seven" at Government House

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Did you know there was a strong connection between Alberta and members of the Group of Seven?

Now On View | Two New Emerging Curator Exhibitions

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"Absence Inhabited" and "Dear Alan", featuring artworks from the AFA's collection, are now on view on Google Arts and Culture.