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Residential Schools Memorial - government is seeking Indigenous Artists

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Indigenous artists can submit a Expression of Interest for a memorial on legislature grounds to honor residential school students who never came home.

DEADLINE: July 29, 2022 - 6:00 pm

All Influential Artists nominations

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Hundreds of nominations poured in for the 25 Influential Alberta Artists. Here's the full list of all who were nominated.

The history of the AFA Art Collection

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50 years ago, the GoA set aside $50,000 to fund annual art acquisition, the ripples from which continue today in the AFA Art Collection.

Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 1

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First set of results of a long-term study to gauge Alberta audiences' attitudes towards returning to live arts and culture venues and events.

AFA Art on Display | Yorath House

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Nestled in Edmonton's river valley is a gem of modernist style -- Yorath House, which now playing host to several artworks from the AFA's collection!

Alberta Artist Profile | Marigold Santos

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Get to know Alberta artist Marigold Santos! Learn more about Alberta artists included in the AFA art collection

Alberta Artist Profile | Karrie Arthurs

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Get to know Alberta artist Karrie Arthurs! Learn more about Alberta artists included in the AFA art collection

Alberta Artist Profile | Robin Cisek

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Take part in art by getting to know local artists. Robin Cisek is a singer/songwriter working in Alberta.

Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 3

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Third wave of results of a long-term study to gauge Alberta audiences' attitudes towards returning to live arts and culture venues and events.

West Anthem Music Ecosystem Study

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Study of Edmonton and Calgary recommends changes to make Alberta an internationally recognized music hub.