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Work of the Week: At the Fiddle Camp by David Garneau
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To commemorate National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we are proud to share David Garneau’s At the Fiddle Camp
Contextural Fibre Arts Sale
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Discover the beauty of handmade textiles - and find the perfect gift for yourself or someone else.
Call for Artists: "Not So Mini" International Print Exchange
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Alberta Printmakers' (A/P) annual print exchange and exhibition is back! This event, in conjunction with a silent auction fundraiser, showcases and connects the talent of local, national, and international artists, while raising vital funds for A/P's community programming.
Work of the Week: Change of Life - Brandon Atkinson
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Enjoy one of two pieces by Métis artist Brandon Atkinson on display at AFA art house and don’t miss a fireside chat with the artist on September 24.
Work of the Week: Jim Logan
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The Requiems: Jim Logan exhibition is on display at Ottawa’s SAW Centre until August 15, 2026.
Odd Objects: Things We Believe In - TREX SW Exhibition
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Featuring the whimsical work of artists Mantis Mei, Teresa Tam, and Pamela Vickerson, this exhibition showcases both the humorous and sentimental relationships we have with the objects we love. Curated by Levin Ifko. TREX Southwest
Alberta artists Chris Cran and Vicki Adams Willis named to the Order of Canada
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The AFA is proud to have supported Chris Cran and Vicki Adams Willis throughout their careers.
Arts in Focus - Quickdraw Animation Society | Celebrating Pride in the Arts
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Quickdraw Animation Society is Calgary’s home for independent animation. Learn more about their LGBTQ2S+ Animation History Project, which examines queer representation in animation.
Artist Spotlight: Alaynee Goodwill-Littlechild
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Alaynee Goodwill-Littlechild shares the inspiration behind her artwork, in particular the dolls she makes. During National Indigenous History Month, the AFA is proud to celebrate Alaynee’s artistic practice and its connection with her family history.
Work of the Week: Ron Myren
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We’re proud to feature artwork by Ron Myren, after his former home was designated a municipal historic resource by the City of Edmonton.