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Dive into the 2017-18 AFA Annual Report

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Explore the 2017-18 AFA Annual Report, including last fiscal year's accomplishments and highlights

Alberta’s 1st Artist in Residence revealed

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Edmonton’s Lauren Crazybull has been named the Government of Alberta's first Artist in Residence.

Read the 2022-23 AFA Annual Report

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Read the 2022-23 AFA Annual Report, including last fiscal year's accomplishments and highlights.

Arts Impact Alberta 2014

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Arts Impact Alberta 2014 is a comprehensive seven-year snapshot of the impacts and activities of the organizations that receive funding from the AFA.

Get to know GATE before applying for a grant

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The AFA only accepts applications through the Front Office portal of the GATE online application system.

AFA Commemorative Project "All the World’s a Stage"

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A short documentary film on renowned Calgary theatre artists will play in Edmonton and Calgary. It has been nominated for three AMPIA awards.

Edmonton Chamber Music Society presents Schumann Quartett

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Join the Edmonton Chamber Music Society as they present the Schumann Quartett on Saturday, February 8.

DEADLINE: February 9, 2025 - 12:30 am

Interview with Elisa Mair – Finding Pride Through Storytelling | Day of the Dead Special

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In this special Day of the Dead release, we feature an intimate conversation with playwright and producer Elisa Mair in her Artist Spotlight video.

Literary Journalism 2025

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This residency gives non-fiction writers time to work on their manuscripts, consult with faculty and participate in workshops.

DEADLINE: January 16, 2025 - 4:45 am

Summer Writers 2025

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This self-directed residency offers writers time and space to re-connect and re=energize their practice.

DEADLINE: March 6, 2025 - 4:45 am