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Work of the Week: Remembering Eric Cameron
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Eric Cameron, a leading figure in contemporary art, passed away on January 29, 2026 at the age of 90.
Meet AFA Board Member Jason O’Connor
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The AFA welcomes Métis visual artist, Jason O’Connor to the AFA Board of Directors.
Artist Profile: Ash Slemming
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Ash Slemming will be leading a curator talk this Thursday for the opening of TREX: Art of the Move featuring Montageries.
Work of the Week: Celebrating Black History Month
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In recognition of Black History Month, we feature Dine by Braxton Garneau.
AFA funded artists nominated for Juno awards
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The AFA is pleased to highlight recent grant recipients nominated for the 2026 Juno Awards.
Work of the Week: Remembering Joan Stebbins
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In remembrance of Joan Stebbins, former Director and Curator of the Southern Alberta Art Gallery who passed away on December 13, 2025, we share her artwork “Heart Attacks.”
AFA Artist Spotlight – Samantha Williams-Chapelsky
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Alberta’s former Artist in Residence shares her inspirations and what makes her paintings so unique.
Work of the Week: Remembrance Day and Indigenous Veterans Day 2025
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In commemoration of Remembrance Day (November 11) and Indigenous Veterans Day (November 8), we feature two pieces depicting army camps during World War II.
Born to Be Blue - Dick Der
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Dick Der's artwork, Born to Be Blue, is featured in the AFA art house in downtown Calgary as part of the New Views exhibition
Encore! New Artist in Residence hits the stage
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Alberta's government announced award-winning musician John Wort Hannam as Alberta’s sixth Artist in Residence and Arts Ambassador.