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Image of artwork by Joane Cardinal-Schubert titled Ancestors (Keeprs) from 1991.

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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2025

DATE : September 29, 2025

On this day, the AFA is pleased to feature Ancestors (Keepers), 1991, by Dr. Joane Cardinal-Schubert.

Indigenous arts

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AFA Artist Spotlight - Jessica Plattner

DATE : September 26, 2025

Jessica Plattner shares her experience applying and provides insight into the story behind her work and what inspires her artistic practice.

Visual arts & new media

AFA art house opening September 10, 2025 - interior view of the art house gallery. Photo credit David Kotsibie

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Message from Board Chair Cynthia P. Moore on the opening of AFA art house

DATE : September 12, 2025

On September 10, I was pleased to be joined by the Honourable Tanya Fir, Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women, members of the AFA Board of Directors and the arts community to officially open AFA art house – a new home for Alberta artists.

Visual arts & new media Calgary

Portrait of artist Rita McKeough. She has short white hair, glasses, and is wearing a blue scarf and dark jean jacket.

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Calgary's Rita McKeough selected for Lieutenant Governor award

DATE : September 10, 2025

Calgary based artist Rita McKeough has been named to receive the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta 2025 Distinguished Artists Award. She is expected to receive the awards’ patron in a ceremony held by Her Honour Salma Lakhani, Lieutenant Governor of Alberta on October 4, 2025.