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Link to AFA Art on Display | Yorath House

AFA Art on Display | Yorath House

Date: Dec 19, 2019

Nestled in Edmonton's river valley is a gem of modernist style -- Yorath House, which now playing host to several artworks from the AFA's collection!
Link to Now On View | Two New Emerging Curator Exhibitions

Now On View | Two New Emerging Curator Exhibitions

Date: Sep 4, 2019

"Absence Inhabited" and "Dear Alan", featuring artworks from the AFA's collection, are now on view on Google Arts and Culture.
Link to Go Behind the Scenes with the AFA's Art Collections Manager!

Go Behind the Scenes with the AFA's Art Collections Manager!

Date: Aug 28, 2019

What does it take to get an artwork in show-worthy shape? Find out!
Link to Explore the economics of Alberta art

Explore the economics of Alberta art

Date: Jul 25, 2019

On April 25, 2019, Statistics Canada released Culture Satellite Account (CSA) updated economic data for the Canadian arts, culture & sport sectors.
Link to "Alberta and the Group of Seven" at Government House

"Alberta and the Group of Seven" at Government House

Date: Jul 23, 2019

Did you know there was a strong connection between Alberta and members of the Group of Seven?
Link to AFA provides supplemental project funding Alberta Culture Days 2018

AFA provides supplemental project funding Alberta Culture Days 2018

Date: Jul 20, 2018

The AFA offered one-time project funding to support Alberta Culture Days 2018 celebrations led by Indigenous and Culturally Diverse communities.
Link to AFA Commemorative Project "All the World’s a Stage"

AFA Commemorative Project "All the World’s a Stage"

Date: Apr 23, 2018

A short documentary film on renowned Calgary theatre artists will play in Edmonton and Calgary. It has been nominated for three AMPIA awards.
Link to DataLog : Art Encoded - An Emerging Curator Exhibition

DataLog : Art Encoded - An Emerging Curator Exhibition

Date: Feb 8, 2018

DataLog : Art Encoded fully embraces and uses the resources of the digital realm to exhibit selected artworks from the AFA Collection
Link to Double Take: An Emerging Curator Exhibition

Double Take: An Emerging Curator Exhibition

Date: Feb 8, 2018

Double Take, curated by Shannon Bingeman, challenges perceptions of logical order.
Link to Watch: The Art of Hide Tanning - an AFA Commemorative Art Project

Watch: The Art of Hide Tanning - an AFA Commemorative Art Project

Date: Dec 15, 2017

See the video of The Art of Hide Tanning: commissioned Indigenous artworks featuring the traditional hide tanning process taught at Portage College.

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