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Join the AFA in recognizing its 30th Anniversary and the annual #MonthoftheArtist by celebrating our local artists and arts organizations. #TakePartInArt by getting to know Frederick Kroetsch - local documentary filmmaker. We had an opportunity to catch up with him and learn more about his practice. Here's a teaser: -- "Documentary IS an art form. It isn’t just reality TV, activism, and true crime retrospectives. Documentary has a long and celebrated history in Canada, with s...ome proposing we make it our official art form." -- "I went from shooting a food travel series across Canada with my wife, to sitting in my basement in front of a computer. Although financially challenging, [the pandemic] provided me an opportunity to look inwards and start developing new projects." -- "Go to local art shows. Hang out at local film festivals. We make cool things here we should be proud of that." Full interview at https://buff.ly/3zvD9kR. The World Premiere of Frederick's newest film, Blind Ambition: The Story of Wop May, will be on October 3, 2021, at the Edmonton International Film Festival! See more

It's the weekend, and Alberta Culture Days continues apace! That means there are loads of free events for Albertans to #takepartinart, including those being offered by the Alberta Craft Council. On September 25, in both Calgary and Edmonton, join the council for a craft-fueled hour of personalizing your very own free Culture in the Making craft tote! More info at https://buff.ly/2VSNf1i There are so many ways to safely get involved and enjoy the arts in Alberta this month! Ho...w you ask? Find Alberta Culture Days events in you community with this event finder: https://buff.ly/2YZ6zLk Download the #MonthoftheArtist event calendar and virtual events calendar at https://buff.ly/3hrMJMd Find more events through the AFA's website at https://buff.ly/3lAMfYr (we publish new content all the time...) Have a great weekend enjoying #abart! (Photo by Jeff Yee, from the Alberta Craft Council website) See more

Well this is fun! We'll be sharing an artist profile of Frederick Kroetsch as part of our #takepartinart campaign for the AFA's 30th anniversary and #monthoftheartist. In the meantime, check out the trailer for Blind Ambition: The Story of Wop May, which will receive its world premiere at the Edmonton International Film Festival on Oct 3!

This is fun! We’ll be sharing an #artistprofile of @frederick_kroetsch soon as part of our #takepartinart campaign for our 30th anniversary. Stay tuned! #monthoftheartist Posted @withregram @frederick_kroetsch Trailer for Blind Ambition The Wop May Story!

As the AFA celebrates its 30th Anniversary and the annual Month of the Artist, we’re encouraging all Albertans to #TakePartInArt! A recent study by Hill Strategies Research provides insight on the positive health and mental health impacts of arts participation. And, guess what? There is a strong connection between cultural participation and health. There is solid evidence of a connection between cultural participation and mental health. It's not only good for the arts community when you participate in the arts, it can be good for you too! Learn more on our website at https://buff.ly/3zdZUto.

Join the AFA in recognizing its 30th Anniversary and the annual Month of the Artist by celebrating our local artists and arts organizations, and learning more about the fabric of our arts community. See 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. https://buff.ly/32XY7dM #TakePartInArt #MonthOfTheArtist #abarts #abartists #arthistory #abhistory

You can #takepartinart by learning more about artists working and creating in our communities! Posted @withregram @trex_region2 The third artist featured in the upcoming TREX Region 2 exhibition 'wawisihcikan - adornment' is Erik Lee. A multi-disciplinary artist from Maskwacis, Lee's work is informed by the visual language and design sensibilities of the Plains Cree and his aim is to advance and innovate and build on this heritage. As Lee states: 'We (the Plains Cree) have ...so much to offer in visual expression and I want to do my part to continue that but also to innovate and build on that. Plains Cree art is an evolving thing and it is a great gift to be a part if that; to present it so new audiences can see it....' Image credit: Erik Lee 'Bracelet cuff', 2021 Sterling silver Collection of the artist #canadianart #yegart #indigenous #indigenousart #jewelry #indigenousjewelry #@afa.1991 #youraga #trex_space #trexsouthwest #travellingart #travelingexhibition #silver #silversmith #artgalleryofgrandeprairie

If you missed Joal Kamps and Flint & Feather’s debut of #WildRose last night, not to worry as it can be streamed anytime from the Polaris Centre for the Performing Arts website and YouTube channel (along with all the other free Alberta Culture Days performances from that evening). They are such lovely storytellers and performers, it’s easy to #TakePartInArt and stream in the afternoon with a cup of tea or the evening with a glass of wine or by a fire. Wild Rose debuts at app...roximately 38 minutes into the video, with some special guest performers. (Also: sending best wishes to Steve, who Joal notes during the concert is currently in hospital.) #monthoftheartist #abartist #abarts #MyAlbertaArt https://youtu.be/v3MJjO0A0JY

Tonight, Joal Lauren Kamps of Flint & Feather, and Alberta’s Artist in Residence debuts #WildRose at the Polaris Centre at 7:00 PM! The event is free to attend and has a live audience or live-streaming option. #takepartinart https://www.instagram.com/p/CTsu3L-gxYz

#takepartinart Posted @withregram @loveliaverart September is Month of the Artist in Alberta. https://www.affta.ab.ca/take-part-art #takepartinart ... @cityofcalgary @yycarts #rbcemergingartists @rbc @carfacab #art #lifeisbeautiful #calgaryguardian #calgarylife #calgaryevents#monthoftheartist See more

#takepartinart Posted @withregram @loveliaverart September is Month of the Artist in Alberta. https://www.affta.ab.ca/take-part-art #takepartinart ... @cityofcalgary @yycarts #rbcemergingartists @rbc @carfacab #art #lifeisbeautiful #calgaryguardian #calgarylife #calgaryevents#monthoftheartist See more

The AFA encourages all Albertans to safely take part in art this September and rediscover Alberta’s unique and exceptional arts scene. For 30 years, the AFA has encouraged and developed the arts in Alberta, and now we are using this milestone to recognize the importance of the arts and the significant benefits they provide. Join the AFA in recognizing its 30th Anniversary and the annual Month of the Artist by celebrating our local artists and arts organizations. Share your experiences through social media by tagging the AFA and use the hashtag #TakePartInArt. Learn more on our website at https://buff.ly/3zJj23f

September is Month of the Artist in Alberta! For the third year in a row, Alberta recognizes and celebrates our artists and the valuable contributions you make to our communities. Learn more and see different ways to get involved in art exhibitions and events in September. https://buff.ly/3hrMJMd

It’s Métis Week in Alberta a time to celebrate the contributions of Métis people in Alberta & Canada! Find out what events are taking place by visiting https://buff.ly/2K2ElYF.

This week’s Work of the Week is "The Accident" by Rita McKeough. This artwork was part of the recent Travelling Exhibition Program (TREX) exhibition "Mittenism and the Quest for Empathy". https://buff.ly/35toQkP Want to see more artworks by McKeough? On now, until December 12, is the exhibition "Rita McKeough | darkness is as deep as the darkness is" at the Walter Phillips Gallery at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. Image credit: Rita McKeough, "The Accident", etching and lithography, 1978-79. Collection of the Alberta Foundation for the Arts.

Today is Remembrance Day - let us never forget those who fought and died for our freedom. Please note: the AFA offices are closed today. Image credit: Standford Perrot, "Soldiers/Penn Station", ink and wash, 1955. Collection of the Alberta Foundation for the Arts.

Head on over to our News Feed to peruse the latest arts news, events and opportunities! https://buff.ly/2U70oiG

This is a great week for film aficionados in Edmonton! The documentary film festival Northwest Fest and the LGBTQ film festival Rainbow Visions are on now until Nov. 15 at Metro Cinema. For schedule & ticket info: https://buff.ly/2vtlKKK.