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Discovering lost cultural treasures
Date: Oct 25, 2022
AFA Art Collection 50th Anniversary look back: that one time in 2015 when we were treasure hunters!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.