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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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Call for Submissions Funding

DEADLINE: June 15, 2026 - 11:59 pm

Applications open for Alberta's Artist in Residence and Arts Ambassador

Apply by June 15 for up to $50,000 to serve a one-year term as Alberta's next Artist in Residence.

All disciplines

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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: August 12, 2026 - 5:00 pm

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Arts opportunity Indigenous arts Music Residencies

Deadline: May 29, 2026 - 5:00 pm

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Deadline: May 25, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Summer Job Opportunity: Indigenous Relations & Programming Assistant

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Deadline: June 24, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Gallery@501 Members Exhibition

Current Exhibitions Events Visual arts & new media Edmonton

Deadline: May 29, 2026 - 11:59 pm

Call for Workshop Proposals: ENVIRON

Arts opportunity Visual arts & new media Edmonton Call for Submissions

Kiona Callihoo Ligtvoet and Maureen Callihoo pose side by side beside their respective artworks. Kiona is wearing a red blouse and black skirt while Maureen is wearing a black jacket.

Deadline: May 14, 2026 - 7:00 pm

Artist Profile: Maureen Callihoo and Kiona Callihoo Ligtvoet

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