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Fostering Arts and Culture in Alberta

The Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) is the primary arts resource and grant funding body in Alberta.

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AFA funding opportunities provide support for Alberta arts organizations and individual artists through a variety of granting programs.

Access, Belonging and Community Connection

Learn how the AFA is working towards its goal of full and equal participation in the arts in Alberta.

Section of sculpture: Transect by Firebrand Glass (Julia Reimer and Tyler Rock), 2017, stainless steel, laminated glass, cast glass, archival photos, Collection of the Alberta Foundation for the Arts

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The AFA collects, manages and shares the largest collection of visual artwork by Albertan artists anywhere in the world.

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Arts an important economic driver to Alberta, according to new AFA report

Every one dollar invested by the AFA generated an economic return of $1.76, while every one dollar expended by AFA operating clients generated a return of $22.53.

Cover of the report with the text reading "Arts Impact Alberta 2025: Ripple Effects from the Arts Sector"

We support and celebrate Alberta art.

The Alberta Foundation for the Arts exists to encourage and support the arts as a significant contributor to quality of life in Alberta.

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Deadline: February 10, 2026 - 3:30 pm

Fostering Arts and Culture in Alberta

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We support and celebrate Alberta art.

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Workshop: Intro to Screen Printing on Fabric

Intro to Reduction Linocut

Letterpress Love Notes

InFocus Photo Exhibit & Awards

InFocus Photo Exhibit: Open House!

InFocus Photo Exhibit: Opening Party!

Fostering Arts and Culture in Alberta

Find funding

Access, Belonging and Community Connection

Collection

/index.php/news/arts-important-economic-driver-alberta

Spotlight Post

We support and celebrate Alberta art.

News

Workshop: Intro to Screen Printing on Fabric

Intro to Reduction Linocut

Letterpress Love Notes

InFocus Photo Exhibit & Awards

InFocus Photo Exhibit: Open House!

InFocus Photo Exhibit: Opening Party!

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