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Alberta's 2021 Distinguished Artists
Date: Jun 14, 2021
Faye HeavyShield, Cheryl Foggo, and Vicki Adams Willis receive 2021 Distinguished Artist Awards.
IGNITE! Festival for Emerging Artists 2021
Date: Jun 13, 2021
Sage Theatre presents A Summer of IGNITE! Once again, the IGNITE! Festival of Emerging Artists is packed with so much talent!
Work of the Week | “Magpie” by Bruno Canadien
Date: Jun 11, 2021
This week’s Work of the Week is “Magpie” by Bruno Canadien.
One-on-one consultations for Alberta writers
Date: Jun 10, 2021
The AFA is offering one-on-one consultations, region by region, to all Alberta writers who have questions about the literary arts program.
2021 Legacy Arts Award winners announced at the Mayor's Lunch for Arts Champions
Date: Jun 9, 2021
Eight outstanding Calgary artists have been honoured with a $5,000 cash prize.
In Memory | Harold Feist (1945-2021)
Date: Jun 8, 2021
It's with great sadness that the AFA has learned of the passing of painter Harold Feist.
Work of the Week Celebrates National Indigenous History Month!
Date: Jun 4, 2021
This week's Work of the Week is “Autumn Sky” and “Grand Entry” by Jessica Desmoulin.
Registration Now Open | Artstrek 2021
Date: Jun 3, 2021
Theatre Alberta invites all teens who are passionate about live theatre to join us online this summer for Artstrek 2021!
Work of the Week: Asian Heritage Month
Date: May 28, 2021
May is Asian Heritage Month, so we're celebrating by showcasing a few of the diverse artworks in our collection by Canadians of Asian descent!
Leighton Art Centre Announces Reopening on June 1st
Date: May 27, 2021
Leighton Art Centre will reopen for in person visits on Tuesday June 1, following a closure of nearly 5 months.