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Congratulations to the 2026 Juno Awards winners!

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Congratulations to all 2026 Juno nominees and winners

Work of the week welcomes Easter and announces AFA Office Closure

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In observance of the Easter holiday, our AFA offices in Edmonton and the AFA art house will be closed.

Meet Our New Emerging Curator: Natalie Gerber

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We are thrilled to introduce Natalie Gerber as the new Alberta Foundation for the Arts’ Emerging Curator.

Artist Profile: Sonja Jarrett

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Sonja Jarrett is a filmmaker from Slave Lake who wrote, directed, and produced her movie “Tough Love” with the support of AFA funding.

Work of the Week: Remembering Eric Cameron

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Eric Cameron, a leading figure in contemporary art, passed away on January 29, 2026 at the age of 90.

Meet AFA Board Member Jason O’Connor

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The AFA welcomes Métis visual artist, Jason O’Connor to the AFA Board of Directors.

Artist Profile: Ash Slemming

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Ash Slemming will be leading a curator talk this Thursday for the opening of TREX: Art of the Move featuring Montageries.

Work of the Week: Celebrating Black History Month

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In recognition of Black History Month, we feature Dine by Braxton Garneau.

AFA funded artists nominated for Juno awards

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The AFA is pleased to highlight recent grant recipients nominated for the 2026 Juno Awards.

Work of the Week: Remembering Joan Stebbins

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In remembrance of Joan Stebbins, former Director and Curator of the Southern Alberta Art Gallery who passed away on December 13, 2025, we share her artwork “Heart Attacks.”