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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.

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AFA funding opportunities provide support for Alberta arts organizations and individual artists through a variety of granting programs.

Access, Belonging and Community Connection

Learn how the AFA is working towards its goal of full and equal participation in the arts in Alberta.

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

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

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Support and celebrate Alberta art by visiting Montageries before it closes

Albertans have one last chance to see this exhibition before it closes on October 9.

Visual arts & new media

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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Deadline: October 17, 2026 - 1:00 pm

“Too Much:” Writing the Parts of Yourself You Were Told to Hide with Rachel Phan

Arts opportunity Events Literary arts Edmonton Classes & Workshops

Deadline: October 18, 2026 - 12:00 pm

Scribo Ergo Sum: I Write, Therefore I Am Workshop with Richard Harrison

Arts opportunity Events Literary arts Edmonton Classes & Workshops

Deadline: October 16, 2026 - 7:00 pm

We Are Water and Light: Edmonton Chinese Writing Club Anthology Launch 2026

Events Literary arts Edmonton Classes & Workshops

Deadline: November 5, 2026 - 7:00 pm

'Where We Are' Opening Party

Current Exhibitions Events Visual arts & new media Edmonton

Deadline: January 29, 2027 - 5:00 pm

'Where We Are' Exhibit

Current Exhibitions Events Visual arts & new media Edmonton

Deadline: November 7, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Career Opportunity: Executive Director, Friends of the Alberta Jubilee Auditoria Society

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