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Here & Now - Simone Saunders

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Simone Saunders' artwork, The Messenger, is featured in the 2024 AFA exhibition Here & Now at the Royal Alberta Museum.

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.

International Women's Day 2024

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Inspire inclusiveness and celebrate women in the arts.

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.

A Q&A with artist Peter Hide

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The AFA sits down with artist Peter Hide for a Q&A.

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: Pendulum by Ukainian artist Oksana Movchan

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Work of the Week shines a spotlight on Ukrainian artist Oksana Movchan

Celebrating Asian Heritage Month

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Celebrating and recognizing the achievements and contributions of Asian and South Asian communities throughout the province.

Recognizing 15 years of curation

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The AFA conducted a farewell interview with former TREX Curator/Manager, Shane Golby.

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).