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The legacy of Dr. Joane Cardinal-Schubert - Part 1
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We look back at the tremendous impact Dr. Joane Cardinal-Schubert has had on the AFA Art Collection, starting with the Narrative Quest exhibition.
Watch now: Building a Collection - Celebrating 50 years of the AFA Art Collection
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The AFA released “Building a Collection – Celebrating 50 Years of the AFA Art Collection," on World Art Day (April 15), and is available to watch now!
The legacy of Dr. Joane Cardinal-Schubert - Part 2
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Part 2 of our look back on the impact Dr. Joane Cardinal-Schubert has had on the AFA Art Collection, including the Fellowship for Indigenous Curators.
Have art... will travel
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From High Level in the North, to the Milk River in the South, TREX brings Albertan art to all corners of the province, one crate at a time.
Watch now: Caring for the Collection - Celebrating 50 years of the AFA Art Collection
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Watch how the AFA cares for an exquisite new acquisition by Métis Cree visual artist, Sharon Rose Kootenay, in the 2nd video in its documentary series
AFA remembers John "Jock" Osler
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We at the Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) are very saddened to learn of the passing of John “Jock” Osler.
Introducing the AFA Young Artist Prize recipients
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Chosen by the 25 Influential Alberta Artists, these young artists are the next generation of Alberta’s art community
10 highlights from Alberta Week in PEI
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In 2014, several Alberta artists spent the summer in Charlottetown, PEI to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Fathers of Confederation.
Three-year funding x four grants =...
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The Alberta Ballet, Beaverlodge Cultural Society, the Edmonton Fringe Festival… what do these organizations have in common?
Supporting Indigenous arts in Alberta
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In March 2005, the AFA initiated a three-phase consultation process to explore and understand the needs of Indigenous artists and arts organizations.