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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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Classes & Workshops

DEADLINE: June 6, 2026 - 10:00 am

Everyone Has a Story – Songwriting Workshop in Fort McMurray with John Wort Hannam

This FREE workshop will take place in the Holy Trinity Catholic High School (230 Powder Dr, Fort McMurray, AB T9K 2W6) on June 6 & 7, 2026 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

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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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Deadline: June 22, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Fostering Arts and Culture in Alberta

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We support and celebrate Alberta art.

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Career Opportunity: Executive Director

Job Opportunity: Development Assistant (Canada Summer Jobs)

Career Opportunity: Major Gifts Officer

Job Opportunity: Technical Director (Youth Singers of Calgary)

FREE Webinar: Intro to Hybrid Publishing & Wild Skies Press

Work of the Week: Ron Myren

Fostering Arts and Culture in Alberta

Find funding

Access, Belonging and Community Connection

Collection

/news/everyone-has-story-songwriting-workshop-fort-mcmurray-john-wort-hannam

Spotlight Post

We support and celebrate Alberta art.

News

Career Opportunity: Executive Director

Job Opportunity: Development Assistant (Canada Summer Jobs)

Career Opportunity: Major Gifts Officer

Job Opportunity: Technical Director (Youth Singers of Calgary)

FREE Webinar: Intro to Hybrid Publishing & Wild Skies Press

Work of the Week: Ron Myren

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