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Prairie Interlace: Weaving, Modernisms and the Expanded Frame
Date: Dec 14, 2022
Our Work of the Week features selected images loaned to for this touring exhibition travelling from Alberta to Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
Work of the Week: Untitled (Soldier Sask Airport Mural Drawing)
Date: Nov 10, 2022
James Nicoll's Untitled (Soldier Sask Airport Mural Drawing) is the AFA's Work of the Week for Remembrance Day and Indigenous Veterans Day.
Work of the Week: "Blue Picture Stand" by Sidney Kelsie
Date: Jul 27, 2022
Check out the "Sidney Kelsie: Right in your own backyard" exhibition at AGA in-person to see the artwork that we have loaned out until August 1, 2022.
National Indigenous Peoples Day 2022
Date: Jun 21, 2022
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. Discover the diverse culture, events, arts and artists of First Nations, Métis and Inuit in Alberta.
Work of the Week: Asian Heritage Month 2022
Date: May 13, 2022
This week's Work of the Week celebrates Asian Heritage Month in May!
Work of the Week: Faye HeavyShield
Date: May 4, 2022
In honour of Red Dress Day, we feature two artworks by Faye HeavyShield: red dress and blood
Work of the Week: Happy International Dance Day
Date: Apr 29, 2022
Celebrate International Dance Day! Established in 1982 by UNESCO International Theatre Institute, International Dance Day falls on Apr 29 every year.
Work of the Week: World Book and Copyright Day
Date: Apr 22, 2022
Every year on April 23, World Book and Copyright Day is celebrated to encourage enjoyment of reading books.
Work of the Week: World Art Day
Date: Apr 14, 2022
We profile "World enough, and time" by Ken Macklin to help celebrate World Art Day on April 15.
Work of the Week: Gag by Carissa Baktay
Date: Mar 31, 2022
Did you know the AFA Art Collection includes contemporary sculpture? Check out this example in Work of the Week.