Peace River Art Club Awarded Operating Grant from the Alberta Foundation for the Arts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PEACE RIVER, AB – The Peace River Art Club is pleased to announce it has been awarded an operating grant of $16,900.00 from the Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA). This funding, provided through the AFA - Volunteer Based Arts Organizations program, will support the club’s 2025-26 operations.

"We are incredibly grateful to the Alberta Foundation for the Arts for their continued investment in local, volunteer-led arts initiatives," said Peace River Art Club President Dianne Ireland. "This grant allows our club to maintain its momentum and continue providing a vibrant creative space for the Peace River community."

The AFA’s support is vital for volunteer-based organizations, ensuring that the arts remain accessible and sustainable across the province. The Peace River Art Club remains committed to furthering the arts in Alberta and looks forward to utilizing these funds to enhance its ongoing activities and community engagement.

For more information about the Peace River Art Club and its upcoming programs and events, please visit our website, peacearthub.ca, or connect with us on Facebook and Instagram.

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About the Alberta Foundation for the Arts:

About the Alberta Foundation for the Arts: The Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) is a public agency and a provincial corporation of the Government of Alberta. The AFA supports and contributes to the development of the arts in Alberta by providing grant funding to artists and art organizations.

Contact:

Kristin Dyck
Email: kristindyck@peacearthub.ca
Communications Coordinator
Peace River Art Club