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Read the 2024-25 AFA Annual Report
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Read the 2024-25 AFA Annual Report, including last fiscal year's accomplishments and highlights.
2026 Emerging Artist Award: Apply Now!
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Alberta emerging artists of all disciplines in the early stages of their professional careers can apply for the 2026 Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Emerging Artist Award.
Mixtape! —Showcased by Auarts ARTS401 Students
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AUArts ARTS401D proudly presents Mixtape — an eclectic showcase of sonically inspired, interdisciplinary, and multimedia works by fourth-year art students.
Beacon Original Art: Call for Submissions
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Now Accepting Artist Submissions. Join our spring art exhibition and sale April 25 and 26, 2026.
Call for Artists: 2026 Artist in Residence Programs
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Applications are open for the Arts Council Wood Buffalo's 2026 Artist in Residence Programs.
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.
Banff Artist in Residence - Summer 2026
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Banff Artist in Residence - Summer 2026 is a six-week program for visual artists at all career stages.
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
2026 Alberta Summer Games - Call for entries - Giftware
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Strathcona County is seeking handmade or artist designed items that will be used to thank and recognize key contributors of the 2026 Alberta Summer Games.