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Fostering Arts and Culture in Alberta

The Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) is the primary arts resource and grant funding body in Alberta.

Access, Belonging and Community Connection

Learn how the AFA is working towards its goal of full and equal participation in the arts in Alberta.
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AFA funding opportunities provide support for Alberta arts organizations and individual artists through a variety of granting programs.
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Section of sculpture: Transect by Firebrand Glass (Julia Reimer and Tyler Rock), 2017, stainless steel, laminated glass, cast glass, archival photos, Collection of the Alberta Foundation for the Arts

Collection

The AFA collects, manages and shares the largest collection of visual artwork by Albertan artists anywhere in the world.
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We support and celebrate Alberta art.

The Alberta Foundation for the Arts exists to encourage and support the arts as a significant contributor to quality of life in Alberta.

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Art Show & Sale

Events Visual arts & new media Central Alberta

Collider: A New Play Development Festival

Events Theatre Edmonton Classes & Workshops

AFA 2025-26 Spending Plan

AFA NewsCommunity News All disciplines
Deadline: June 21, 2025 - 5:59 am

Theatre Network Board Call for Nominations

Arts opportunity TheatreVisual arts & new media Edmonton NominationsVolunteers

Summer Art Camps at Central Lions!

Arts opportunity DanceLiterary arts Edmonton Classes & Workshops
Deadline: September 21, 2025 - 5:59 am

Beacon Original Art - Call for Submissions

Events Indigenous artsVisual arts & new media Calgary Call for Submissions
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10708-105 Ave,
Edmonton, AB, Canada, T5H 0A1
780-427-9968
(toll-free within Alberta by first dialing 310-0000) 

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The AFA respectfully acknowledges that it supports artistic activity on 
Treaty 6, 7 and 8 territories: traditional lands of First Nations and Métis peoples.

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