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Explore the collection
Browse digital images of nearly every artwork in our collection, and use our resources to learn more about Alberta's visual arts sector.
Our collection profiles the careers of hundreds of Alberta's most celebrated and important artists, and includes artworks in a variety of media that reflect the history and development of the province for more than 100 years.
Visit the AFA collection virtual museum
Browse through thousands of digital images of nearly every artwork in our collection. Enjoy fun features like creating an online profile to highlight and save your favourite pieces, and share with others who enjoy visual arts – make the collection your own!
Fellowship for Emerging Curators
Explore online exhibitions curated from artwork from the AFA Art Collection supported through the Fellowship for Emerging Curators.
Research resources
Our staff can help you access collection records, and other information and materials related to our collected artworks or to the artists represented in the collection for research and study purposes.
Teacher lesson plans
In 2014, we developed lesson plans for elementary and secondary school teachers based on artworks included in the AFA collection. Browse lesson plans, sorted by division, and download PDF copies for your school.