News

We're doing some web updates! Our news submission form will be closed until December 17.

Click the image or the title to view each News story. Click blue buttons or pink tags to browse related stories.
Disclaimer

Individuals and organizations posting and/or viewing information on the AFA newsfeed do so at their own risk. The AFA does not guarantee the accuracy of any information posted on the newsfeed. The posting of a listing is not an endorsement by the AFA of the submitting organization or individual, or any organization or individual identified in the listing. The AFA recommends that those viewing the newsfeed conduct their own research of organizations and individuals that post on the website, when listings are related to youth.
Please review the full AFA news feed Terms of Use.

70% of Albertans attend arts events

DATE :

The 2023 Survey of Albertans reveals that 70% of Albertans attended arts and culture events in 2022-23, while 54% participated in arts.

18,000 professional artists in Alberta

DATE :

Hill Strategies’ Statistical insights on the arts shares their analysis of the on the profile of artists in Alberta in 2021.

Supporting Indigenous arts in Alberta

DATE :

In March 2005, the AFA initiated a three-phase consultation process to explore and understand the needs of Indigenous artists and arts organizations.

AFA funding information now on Open Alberta

DATE :

Wonder how AFA funding gets distributed? Open Alberta has the answers.

Arts Research: Statistics Canada General Social Survey 2016

DATE :

See how Canadians spend their time pursuing creative activities according to the Statistics Canada General Social Survey 2016.

When are Canada’s culture goers willing to come back to the arts?

DATE :

Read the results of a new survey gauging Canadians’ attitudes on returning to indoor and outdoor arts and culture events across Canada.

Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 2

DATE :

Second wave of results of a long-term study to gauge Alberta audiences' attitudes towards returning to live arts and culture venues and events.

Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 4

DATE :

Fourth wave of results of a long-term study to gauge Alberta audiences' attitudes towards returning to live arts and culture venues and events.

Dive into the 2017-18 AFA Annual Report

DATE :

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

Read the 2022-23 AFA Annual Report

DATE :

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