Find out what's happening in the Alberta arts community. You never know what you'll discover!
- Click the image or the title to view each News story. Click blue buttons or pink tags to browse related stories.
- Disclaimer
- Individuals and organizations posting and/or viewing information on the AFA newsfeed do so at their own risk. The AFA does not guarantee the accuracy of any information posted on the newsfeed. The posting of a listing is not an endorsement by the AFA of the submitting organization or individual, or any organization or individual identified in the listing. The AFA recommends that those viewing the newsfeed conduct their own research of organizations and individuals that post on the website, when listings are related to youth.
- Please review the full AFA news feed Terms of Use.
Work of the Week: Faye HeavyShield
Date: May 4, 2022
In honour of Red Dress Day, we feature two artworks by Faye HeavyShield: red dress and blood
Work of the Week: Happy International Dance Day
Date: Apr 29, 2022
Celebrate International Dance Day! Established in 1982 by UNESCO International Theatre Institute, International Dance Day falls on Apr 29 every year.
Henri van Bentum, 1929 - 2022
Date: Apr 25, 2022
Spatial Rythms by Henri van Bentum marked a major transition in his artistic practice.
Harry Kiyooka, RCA (1928 – 2022)
Date: Apr 22, 2022
The AFA was saddened to learn of the passing of former board member and Alberta artist Harry Kiyooka on April 8, 2022.
Work of the Week: World Book and Copyright Day
Date: Apr 22, 2022
Every year on April 23, World Book and Copyright Day is celebrated to encourage enjoyment of reading books.
Work of the Week: World Art Day
Date: Apr 14, 2022
We profile "World enough, and time" by Ken Macklin to help celebrate World Art Day on April 15.
Work of the Week: Gag by Carissa Baktay
Date: Mar 31, 2022
Did you know the AFA Art Collection includes contemporary sculpture? Check out this example in Work of the Week.
Work of the Week: Conquered Mountain by John K. Esler
Date: Mar 18, 2022
Featured artwork from the Collection of the Alberta Foundation for the Arts: Conquered Mountain by John K. Esler and showcased at TREX - NW Alberta
Work of the Week: Pendulum by Ukainian artist Oksana Movchan
Date: Mar 11, 2022
Work of the Week shines a spotlight on Ukrainian artist Oksana Movchan
Work of the Week: Strange Jury #2 by Dwayne Martineau
Date: Feb 28, 2022
Work of the Week invites you to explore the unnoticed world of nature and to challenge our perspectives.