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Introducing the AFA Young Artist Prize recipients
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Chosen by the 25 Influential Alberta Artists, these young artists are the next generation of Alberta’s art community
Eternal Light
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Da Camera Singers first concert of the 63rd season
10 highlights from Alberta Week in PEI
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In 2014, several Alberta artists spent the summer in Charlottetown, PEI to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Fathers of Confederation.
Three-year funding x four grants =...
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The Alberta Ballet, Beaverlodge Cultural Society, the Edmonton Fringe Festival… what do these organizations have in common?
Supporting Indigenous arts in Alberta
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In March 2005, the AFA initiated a three-phase consultation process to explore and understand the needs of Indigenous artists and arts organizations.
Alberta art shines at the National Gallery of Canada
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Calgary-based Chris Cran and Cold Lake’s Alex Janvier each had noteworthy, full-career retrospective shows at the National Gallery of Canada in 2016
AFA funding information now on Open Alberta
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Wonder how AFA funding gets distributed? Open Alberta has the answers.
Behind the scenes: the very first Arts Days
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It’s hard to believe this arts filled weekend has only been around nationally since 2009. But did you know the very first one happened in Alberta?
Meet me at the public art
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Learn about how artwork from the AFA Public Art Commission program enhances public space often evolving into a community landmark.
AFA Commemorative Art Projects
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Learn about five successful projects that received funding for a legacy artwork, performance or composition to reflect the theme: Alberta Inspires.