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IWD 2023: Canada’s population of artists led by women
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On a day we celebrate the many amazing women in our communities, we focus on women in the arts.
Introducing Alberta’s Arts Ambassador 2023
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Métis Cree artist Sharon Rose Kootenay has been selected as the 4th Artist in Residence/Arts Ambassador to promote the value of the arts in Alberta.
The legacy of Dr. Joane Cardinal-Schubert - Part 1
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We look back at the tremendous impact Dr. Joane Cardinal-Schubert has had on the AFA Art Collection, starting with the Narrative Quest exhibition.
Watch now: Building a Collection - Celebrating 50 years of the AFA Art Collection
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The AFA released “Building a Collection – Celebrating 50 Years of the AFA Art Collection," on World Art Day (April 15), and is available to watch now!
The legacy of Dr. Joane Cardinal-Schubert - Part 2
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Part 2 of our look back on the impact Dr. Joane Cardinal-Schubert has had on the AFA Art Collection, including the Fellowship for Indigenous Curators.
Have art... will travel
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From High Level in the North, to the Milk River in the South, TREX brings Albertan art to all corners of the province, one crate at a time.
Watch now: Caring for the Collection - Celebrating 50 years of the AFA Art Collection
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Watch how the AFA cares for an exquisite new acquisition by Métis Cree visual artist, Sharon Rose Kootenay, in the 2nd video in its documentary series
70% of Albertans attend arts events
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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
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Hill Strategies’ Statistical insights on the arts shares their analysis of the on the profile of artists in Alberta in 2021.
AFA remembers John "Jock" Osler
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We at the Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) are very saddened to learn of the passing of John “Jock” Osler.