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Job Opportunity: Assistant Technical Director | Citadel Theatre

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Do you have experience working in professional theatre production departments? Citadel Theatre is hiring an Assistant Technical Director! Apply by October 22, 2025.

DEADLINE: October 23, 2025 - 2:44 pm

Celebrating Black and Indigenous artists at the MacEwan Art Collection

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MacEwan University's Art Collection has acquired new artworks from Black and Indigenous artists that will be on display in the John L. Haar Library. Three of these artists are also part of the AFA Art Collection.

Artist profile - Paul Reich

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After 28 years of service with the Alberta Foundation for the Arts, Paul Reich will officially retire from his position as Arts Development Consultant - Dance.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2025

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On this day, the AFA is pleased to feature Ancestors (Keepers), 1991, by Dr. Joane Cardinal-Schubert.

AFA Artist Spotlight - Jessica Plattner

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Jessica Plattner shares her experience applying and provides insight into the story behind her work and what inspires her artistic practice.

AFA Film and Video Grant Webinars in 2026

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Nick will be providing tips and other useful information to apply for all project types, helping you develop your funding application and increase your chances of success.

DEADLINE: February 26, 2026 - 3:40 pm

Message from Board Chair Cynthia P. Moore on the opening of AFA art house

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On September 10, I was pleased to be joined by the Honourable Tanya Fir, Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women, members of the AFA Board of Directors and the arts community to officially open AFA art house – a new home for Alberta artists.

Alberta artists celebrated with launch of free art gallery in Calgary

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The AFA art house is now open in The Edison building in the heart of Downtown Calgary.

Calgary's Rita McKeough selected for Lieutenant Governor award

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Calgary based artist Rita McKeough has been named to receive the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta 2025 Distinguished Artists Award. She is expected to receive the awards’ patron in a ceremony held by Her Honour Salma Lakhani, Lieutenant Governor of Alberta on October 4, 2025.

AFA 2025-26 Spending Plan

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The AFA Board of Directors has approved its 2025-26 annual budget based on the increased provincial allocation of $34.6 million.