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Work of the Week celebrates International Women’s Day
Date: Feb 28, 2023
Celebrate International Women's Day via Alberta's arts and culture scene.
The Year of Craft: a ceramic legacy lives on
Date: Feb 21, 2023
The evolution of studio ceramics in Alberta, the significance of one small central gallery, and the connection to the AFA Art Collection.
Upgrading Edmonton’s Citadel Theatre
Date: Feb 14, 2023
Alberta’s government is investing in the Citadel Theatre so that Albertans of all ages will be able to continue to enjoy the performing arts in YEG.
AFA awards 15 Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee Medals
Date: Feb 7, 2023
The AFA awarded 15 medals to arts champions during two ceremonies in Edmonton on January 30 and in Calgary on February 2.
Vivek Shraya’s How to Fail as a Popstar heads to CBC
Date: Jan 30, 2023
The theatrical one-person show, created by Albertan artist Vivek Shraya, will feature as an original series on CBC’s free streaming service, Gem.
Megan Dawson's new single "To Fall in Love"
Date: Jan 28, 2023
Calgarian pop/country singer-songwriter Megan Dawson releases her next single, "To Fall in Love” on February 9, 2023.
Work of the Week: Borrowed Power by Joane Cardinal-Schubert
Date: Jan 27, 2023
Check out the David Garneau exhibition opening Feb 3 at the Nickle Galleries featuring this artwork by Dr. Joane Cardinal-Schubert.
The legacy of Dr. Joane Cardinal-Schubert - Part 1
Date: Jan 20, 2023
We look back at the tremendous impact Dr. Joane Cardinal-Schubert has had on the AFA Art Collection, starting with the Narrative Quest exhibition.
Prairie Interlace: Weaving, Modernisms and the Expanded Frame
Date: Dec 14, 2022
Our Work of the Week features selected images loaned to for this touring exhibition travelling from Alberta to Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
The art of giving
Date: Dec 14, 2022
Acquisition by donation has been a foundational building block to establishing the AFA Art Collection. Here are just a few notable examples.