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AFA acknowledges Truth and Reconciliation Day
Date: Sep 29, 2021
A message of acknowledgement of Truth and Reconciliation Day from the Alberta Foundation for the Arts board of directors.
"A Molecule of Perfect" artwork by Richard Boulet and Marilyn Olson
Date: Sep 27, 2021
A collaborative work between the artists, Richard Boulet and Marilyn Olson. Visit the exhibition virtually!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Take part in art & celebrate 30 years of the AFA!
Date: Sep 6, 2021
The AFA encourages all Albertans to “take part in art” this September and rediscover Alberta’s unique and exceptional arts scene.
Fall Workshops at Alberta Printmakers Studio
Date: Sep 1, 2021
Develop your printmaking skills at Alberta Printmakers this fall with our selection of in-person workshops!
September is Month of the Artist in Alberta
Date: Sep 1, 2021
During the Month of the Artist, Albertans recognize and raise awareness of the value artists bring to our communities.
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.