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Link to Alberta Artist Profile | Robin Cisek

Alberta Artist Profile | Robin Cisek

Date: Sep 22, 2021

Take part in art by getting to know local artists. Robin Cisek is a singer/songwriter working in Alberta.
Link to Alberta Artist Profile | Frederick Kroetsch

Alberta Artist Profile | Frederick Kroetsch

Date: Sep 17, 2021

Take part in art by getting to know local artists. Frederick Kroetsch is an award-winning documentary filmmaker working in Alberta.
Link to The Relationship Between Arts Participation and Health

The Relationship Between Arts Participation and Health

Date: Sep 15, 2021

A recent Hill Strategies study explores the positive relationship between Canadians’ art participation and health and well-bring.
Link to AFA Origins

AFA Origins

Date: Sep 14, 2021

Learn about how the AFA was established in our province by peering back in time at its origins and some of the first art and artists it supported.
Link to Statistics Canada study: Financial impacts of the pandemic

Statistics Canada study: Financial impacts of the pandemic

Date: Aug 26, 2021

On August 17, Statistics Canada published a paper on the Financial impacts of the pandemic on culture, arts, entertainment and recreation.
Link to AFA engagement (April 2021): What We Heard

AFA engagement (April 2021): What We Heard

Date: Jun 25, 2021

In April 2021 the AFA sought feedback through targeted engagement on stakeholder challenges and anticipated needs to inform its 2021-22 spending plan.
Link to Alberta's 2021 Distinguished Artists

Alberta's 2021 Distinguished Artists

Date: Jun 14, 2021

Faye HeavyShield, Cheryl Foggo, and Vicki Adams Willis receive 2021 Distinguished Artist Awards.
Link to Work of the Week | “Magpie” by Bruno Canadien

Work of the Week | “Magpie” by Bruno Canadien

Date: Jun 11, 2021

This week’s Work of the Week is “Magpie” by Bruno Canadien.
Link to In Memory | Harold Feist (1945-2021)

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.
Link to Work of the Week: Asian Heritage Month

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!

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