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Link to Read the 2022-23 AFA Annual Report

Read the 2022-23 AFA Annual Report

Date: Nov 28, 2023

Read the 2022-23 AFA Annual Report, including last fiscal year's accomplishments and highlights.
Link to A Q&A with artist Peter Hide

A Q&A with artist Peter Hide

Date: Nov 20, 2023

The AFA sits down with artist Peter Hide for a Q&A.
Link to Work of the Week honours Indigenous Veterans and Remembrance Day

Work of the Week honours Indigenous Veterans and Remembrance Day

Date: Nov 9, 2023

Acknowledging both Indigenous Veterans Day (November 8) and Remembrance Day (November 11).
Link to Women's History Month: Celebrating the diversity of women through the arts

Women's History Month: Celebrating the diversity of women through the arts

Date: Oct 23, 2023

Celebrate women's history month by visiting local exhibitions curated by women and featuring artwork from the AFA Art Collection.
Link to Truth and Reconciliation Day 2023

Truth and Reconciliation Day 2023

Date: Sep 29, 2023

A message of acknowledgement of Truth and Reconciliation Day from the Alberta Foundation for the Arts board of directors.
Link to 70% of Albertans attend arts events

70% of Albertans attend arts events

Date: Sep 21, 2023

The 2023 Survey of Albertans reveals that 70% of Albertans attended arts and culture events in 2022-23, while 54% participated in arts.
Link to Work of the Week celebrates World Photography Day

Work of the Week celebrates World Photography Day

Date: Aug 18, 2023

Celebrate World Photography Day with Colin Smith's camera obscura, Bow Lake.
Link to Have art... will travel

Have art... will travel

Date: Aug 14, 2023

From High Level in the North, to the Milk River in the South, TREX brings Albertan art to all corners of the province, one crate at a time.
Link to Watch now: Caring for the Collection - Celebrating 50 years of the AFA Art Collection

Watch now: Caring for the Collection - Celebrating 50 years of the AFA Art Collection

Date: Jun 21, 2023

Watch how the AFA cares for an exquisite new acquisition by Métis Cree visual artist, Sharon Rose Kootenay, in the 2nd video in its documentary series
Link to The legacy of Dr. Joane Cardinal-Schubert - Part 2

The legacy of Dr. Joane Cardinal-Schubert - Part 2

Date: Jun 21, 2023

Part 2 of our look back on the impact Dr. Joane Cardinal-Schubert has had on the AFA Art Collection, including the Fellowship for Indigenous Curators.

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