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The AFA Celebrates World Art Day!

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We celebrate World Art Day by sharing the joy of art province wide!

TREX Exhibition: Speculative Fictions

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Speculative Fictions will be on display at the Banff Public Library from April 19 to May 14.

TREX Exhibition: Athletic Aesthetics

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Athletic Aesthetics is on at the Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre from April 19 to June 14.

TREX Exhibition: 40 is the new 20!

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40 is the new 20 is on at Warburg School from April 17 to May 15.

TREX Exhibition: Mysterious Forest Life

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Mysterious Forest Life is in the Northern Rockies Museum from April 17 to May 14.

Policy and Governance Consultant - Alberta Foundation for the Arts

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The Policy and Governance Consultant is responsible for providing recommendations and advice related to policy and governance matters for the Arts Branch and the AFA.

DEADLINE: April 25, 2025 - 5:59 am

Communications and Marketing Officer - Alberta Foundation for the Arts

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The Communications and Marketing Officer supports the corporate services provided to the AFA by the Arts Services Unit of the Arts Branch.

Apply Now for CMI’s Artist Entrepreneur & AE West Programs!

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Calling all artists! CMI’s AE & AE West programs provide personalized business and creative mentorship!

DEADLINE: June 9, 2025 - 5:59 am

Sober Folk Music Revival

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Sip a latte and enjoy original music, poetry, comedy and more at The Carrot's uniquely warm and personal open mic night each Saturday.

WATCH: The Artful Place: Alberta artists on their communities - Ashley Laurenson

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In the first video of the Artful Place series, AFA grant recipient Ashley Laurenson, a resident of Fort McMurray/Wood Buffalo, shares insight into the uniqueness of her local arts community.