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Link to 50th Anniversary of the AFA Art Collection

50th Anniversary of the AFA Art Collection

Date: Sep 29, 2022

A Message from AFA Board Chair Mary Rozsa de Coquet
    Link to The history of the AFA Art Collection

    The history of the AFA Art Collection

    Date: Sep 29, 2022

    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.
    Link to Work of the Week: "Blue Picture Stand" by Sidney Kelsie

    Work of the Week: "Blue Picture Stand" by Sidney Kelsie

    Date: Jul 27, 2022

    Check out the "Sidney Kelsie: Right in your own backyard" exhibition at AGA in-person to see the artwork that we have loaned out until August 1, 2022.
    Link to National Indigenous Peoples Day 2022

    National Indigenous Peoples Day 2022

    Date: Jun 21, 2022

    June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. Discover the diverse culture, events, arts and artists of First Nations, Métis and Inuit in Alberta.
    Link to Work of the Week: Wheel Week

    Work of the Week: Wheel Week

    Date: Jun 2, 2022

    Work of the Week celebrates Wheel Week with an artwork to inspire you to stay active and explore arts.
    Link to Celebrate National Indigenous History Month

    Celebrate National Indigenous History Month

    Date: May 31, 2022

    Learn about the rich history, heritage and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada.
    Link to Congratulations JUNO Awards recipients!

    Congratulations JUNO Awards recipients!

    Date: May 20, 2022

    Congratulations to Alberta Juno Awards 2022 recipients on May 15, 2022!
    Link to Work of the Week: Asian Heritage Month 2022

    Work of the Week: Asian Heritage Month 2022

    Date: May 13, 2022

    This week's Work of the Week celebrates Asian Heritage Month in May!
    Link to Work of the Week: Faye HeavyShield

    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
    Link to Work of the Week: Happy International Dance Day

    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.

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