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The 5th Chelsea International Photography Competition
Date: Jul 4, 2023
The Chelsea International Photography Competition celebrates gifted, notable, and fresh talents in the world of photography.
Deadline: Oct 24, 2023 - 11:45 pm
Watch now: Caring for the Collection - Celebrating 50 years of the AFA Art Collection
Date: Jun 21, 2023
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
The legacy of Dr. Joane Cardinal-Schubert - Part 2
Date: Jun 21, 2023
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.
Late Winter Writers Residency Online 2024
Date: Jun 9, 2023
This two week online session will allow writers across genre to explore craft, voice and workshop their manuscripts with exceptional faculty.
Deadline: Nov 8, 2023 - 11:45 pm
Exposure Photography Festival 2024 - Call for Exhibitions
Date: Jun 2, 2023
Exposure Photography Festival 2024 - Call for Exhibitions
Deadline: Oct 1, 2023 - 11:45 pm
Work of the Week celebrates taking a break
Date: Apr 27, 2023
We remind ourselves to take a break with Gwen Alstad's Coffee Break.
AFA 2023-24 Spending Plan
Date: Apr 18, 2023
A message from AFA Board Chair, Paul R Baay, regarding the AFA's 2023-24 spending plan.
Watch now: Building a Collection - Celebrating 50 years of the AFA Art Collection
Date: Apr 15, 2023
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!
Introducing Alberta’s Arts Ambassador 2023
Date: Apr 12, 2023
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.
Work of the Week - an ode to spring
Date: Mar 20, 2023
We celebrate the first day of spring with Jean Peters' Spring Thaw.