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AFA Commemorative Project "All the World’s a Stage"
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A short documentary film on renowned Calgary theatre artists will play in Edmonton and Calgary. It has been nominated for three AMPIA awards.
Interview with Elisa Mair – Finding Pride Through Storytelling | Day of the Dead Special
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In this special Day of the Dead release, we feature an intimate conversation with playwright and producer Elisa Mair in her Artist Spotlight video.
The AFA's Gail Lint retires after more than 40 years of service
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After more than 40 years in public service, Gail Lint has retired.
You can join an AFA expert panel!
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We encourage expert panel nominations from Albertans to ensure the involvement of the arts community in AFA funding decisions.
Work of the Week selection inspired by Pink Shirt Day
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Pink Shirt Day is a significant day that raises awareness about bullying.
Work of the Week: Resting in Awareness by Gordon Harper
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The AFA will be closed for Family Day.
Happy Holidays from the AFA
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The AFA offices will be closed for the holidays from December 25, 2023 until January 2, 2024.
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.
DataLog : Art Encoded - An Emerging Curator Exhibition
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DataLog : Art Encoded fully embraces and uses the resources of the digital realm to exhibit selected artworks from the AFA Collection