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Supporting Indigenous arts in Alberta
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In March 2005, the AFA initiated a three-phase consultation process to explore and understand the needs of Indigenous artists and arts organizations.
Spotlight on Arts Audiences - Wave 2 Results
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Second set of results of a long-term study on understanding Alberta arts audiences. Watch a presentation of the report.
Watch: The Art of Hide Tanning - an AFA Commemorative Art Project
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See the video of The Art of Hide Tanning: commissioned Indigenous artworks featuring the traditional hide tanning process taught at Portage College.
Watch: Iinisikimm - an AFA Commemorative Arts Project
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See the video of Iinisikimm, a nighttime lantern performance and homecoming for the buffalo of Banff National Park.
Women's History Month: Celebrating the diversity of women through the arts
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Celebrate women's history month by visiting local exhibitions curated by women and featuring artwork from the AFA Art Collection.
Truth and Reconciliation Day 2023
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A message of acknowledgement of Truth and Reconciliation Day from the Alberta Foundation for the Arts board of directors.
Work of the Week: "Crowsnest Mountain and the Seven Sisters" by Joane Cardinal-Schubert
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This week's Work of the Week is "Crowsnest Mountain and the Seven Sisters" by Joane Cardinal-Schubert.
Tour "Cross Cultura" on Google Arts & Culture
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"Cross Cultura" is curated by Indigenous curator, visual artist and archaeologist, Autumn Whiteway (Night Singing Woman).
Spotlight on Arts Audiences - Wave 1 Results
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First set of results of a long-term study on understanding Alberta arts audiences. Watch a presentation of the report.
Work of the Week: "Sunset on Boot Hill" by Delia Cross Child
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This week’s Work of the Week is "Sunset on Boot Hill" by Delia Cross Child.