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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: 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.
Link to Work of the Week: World Book and Copyright Day

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.
Link to Work of the Week: World Art Day

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.
Link to Work of the Week: Gag by Carissa Baktay

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.
Link to Work of the Week: Conquered Mountain by John K. Esler

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
Link to Work of the Week: Pendulum by Ukainian artist Oksana Movchan

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

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