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Artist profile - Barb Mah
Date: Dec 2, 2022
Barb Mah is an Edmonton-based director, teacher, choreographer, costume designer and actor. Our long-time arts consultant is retiring from the AFA.
The 5th Chelsea International Photography Competition
Date: Nov 21, 2022
The Chelsea International Photography Competition celebrates gifted, notable, and fresh talents in the world of photography.
It's about time...
Date: Nov 21, 2022
Learn more about the iconic mural commissioned from Sandra Bromley that defines the AFA's offices in downtown Edmonton.
Work of the Week: Untitled (Soldier Sask Airport Mural Drawing)
Date: Nov 10, 2022
James Nicoll's Untitled (Soldier Sask Airport Mural Drawing) is the AFA's Work of the Week for Remembrance Day and Indigenous Veterans Day.
Calgary's IntegralOrg added to National Network of Legal Clinics for the Arts
Date: Nov 2, 2022
IntegralOrg added to system of connected regional legal hubs for artists and arts organizations that includes existing Canadian pro-bono legal clinics
Discovering lost cultural treasures
Date: Oct 25, 2022
AFA Art Collection 50th Anniversary look back: that one time in 2015 when we were treasure hunters!
Calgary Sculpture on the Austrian Alps
Date: Oct 24, 2022
A scene from a bar brought to life through a sculptural composition by Vahe Tokmajyan.
AFA acknowledges the second annual Truth and Reconciliation Day
Date: Sep 30, 2022
A message of acknowledgement of Truth and Reconciliation Day from the Alberta Foundation for the Arts board of directors.
Autumn Whiteway awarded the AFA Fellowship for Emerging Curators
Date: Sep 30, 2022
"Cross Cultura" is curated by Indigenous curator, visual artist and archaeologist, Autumn Whiteway (Night Singing Woman).
50th Anniversary of the AFA Art Collection
Date: Sep 29, 2022
A Message from AFA Board Chair Mary Rozsa de Coquet