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AFA to Welcome New Board Members
Date: Dec 6, 2019
On December 4, government announced it is appointing five new directors to the Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) board to fill upcoming vacancies.
Work of the Week: "Marys' Daughters" by Carla Costuros
Date: Dec 6, 2019
This week's Work of the Week commemorates the 1989 massacre at École Polytechnique de Montréal, "Marys’ Daughters" by Carla Costuros.
Work of the Week: "Away With His Dogs" by Jim Logan
Date: Nov 29, 2019
This week’s Work of the Week is "Away With His Dogs" by Jim Logan.
Work of the Week: "Man and Baby" by E.J. Spiteri
Date: Nov 25, 2019
This week's Work of the Week is "Man and Baby" by E.J. Spiteri.
Work of the Week: "The Head of St. John" by Lisa Brawn
Date: Nov 15, 2019
This week’s Work of the Week is "The Head of St. John" by Lisa Brawn.
Job Opportunity | Contemporary Calgary is Hiring!
Date: Nov 15, 2019
Contemporary Calgary is hiring: an Associate Curator; Gallery Attendants; and Event Staff.
Edmonton Screen Industries Office Launches Edmonton Screen Media Fund
Date: Nov 13, 2019
The $4 million Edmonton Screen Media Fund will support eligible screen media projects and and ventures through loans or investments.
Work of the Week: "Poppy #1" by Thomas Wong
Date: Nov 12, 2019
This week’s Work of the Week is "Poppy #1" by Thomas Wong in honour of Remembrance Day.
Work of the Week: "Nature...Who Needs It?" by Kimowan Metchewais (Kim McLain)
Date: Nov 1, 2019
This week’s Work of the Week is "Nature…Who Needs It?" by Kimowan Metchewais (Kim McLain).
Alberta Artist Profile | Allison Tunis
Date: Oct 23, 2019
Get to know Alberta artist Allison Tunis! Learn more about Alberta artists included in the AFA art collection.