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The history of the AFA Art Collection
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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.
Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 1
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First set of results of a long-term study to gauge Alberta audiences' attitudes towards returning to live arts and culture venues and events.
Alberta Artist Profile | Marigold Santos
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Get to know Alberta artist Marigold Santos! Learn more about Alberta artists included in the AFA art collection
Alberta Artist Profile | Karrie Arthurs
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Get to know Alberta artist Karrie Arthurs! Learn more about Alberta artists included in the AFA art collection
Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 3
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Third wave of results of a long-term study to gauge Alberta audiences' attitudes towards returning to live arts and culture venues and events.
Alberta Artist Profile | Allison Tunis
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Get to know Alberta artist Allison Tunis! Learn more about Alberta artists included in the AFA art collection.
Discovering lost cultural treasures
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AFA Art Collection 50th Anniversary look back: that one time in 2015 when we were treasure hunters!
It's about time...
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Learn more about the iconic mural commissioned from Sandra Bromley that defines the AFA's offices in downtown Edmonton.
The art of giving
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Acquisition by donation has been a foundational building block to establishing the AFA Art Collection. Here are just a few notable examples.
The Year of Craft: a ceramic legacy lives on
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The evolution of studio ceramics in Alberta, the significance of one small central gallery, and the connection to the AFA Art Collection.