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AFA — ISCP Residency in New York Funding
Support for Alberta visual artists and curators
Last Update: June 12, 2026
Funding available
$ 18,000
Timeline
- Closing date : September 1, 2026
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $18,000 for a three-month residency in Brooklyn, New York. It supports Alberta visual and new media artists and curators working in art production or curatorial production.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 18,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : September 1, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Art production projects
- Curatorial production projects
- Residency-based visual arts development
Documents Needed
- Artistic resume
- Project description
- Images of recent work
- Media sample, if applicable
- Resumes of all co-owners, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individual Alberta visual and new media artists
- Individual Alberta curators
- Collaborating artists, ensembles, and collectives with eligible co-owners
Who is not eligible
- Applicants not resident in Alberta
- Applicants with open or outstanding AFA projects or reporting requirements
- Applicants who have already received this grant
- Incorporated applicants
Eligible expenses
- Residency costs
- International transportation
- Local transportation and accommodation
- Food, sundries, and per diems
- Other reasonable and necessary supplies
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Rentable equipment such as computers, software, cameras, lighting, and audio equipment
- Applied arts, including gaming, architecture, interior design, commercial photography, graphic arts and design, and fashion design
- Costs already incurred before application submission, including grant writer fees
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
- Brooklyn, New York
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an expert panel
- Recommendations are reviewed by the AFA board
- Decisions are final and funding is not assured
- Successful applicants are usually notified within four to six months
Additional information
- Applications are submitted through the GATE online system only.
- Successful recipients must acknowledge AFA support in related publicity when possible.
- The final report must be submitted in GATE and approved before new applications are accepted.
- General application comments are shared on the Adjudication page, but not individual panel comments.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the AFA — ISCP Residency in New York Funding Program
What is the AFA — ISCP Residency in New York Funding?
This program provides up to $18,000 for a three-month residency in Brooklyn, New York. It supports Alberta visual and new media artists and curators working in art production or curatorial production.
How much funding can be received?
AFA — ISCP Residency in New York Funding Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $18,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the AFA — ISCP Residency in New York Funding program?
To be eligible for the AFA — ISCP Residency in New York Funding program, you must:
Alberta resident
Good standing with AFA
One-time funding only
What expenses are eligible under AFA — ISCP Residency in New York Funding?
Art production projects
Curatorial production projects
Residency-based visual arts development
Who can I contact for more information about the AFA — ISCP Residency in New York Funding?
You can contact Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) by email at kari.mcqueen@gov.ab.ca or by phone at 780-415-0288.
Where is the AFA — ISCP Residency in New York Funding available?
The AFA — ISCP Residency in New York Funding program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the AFA — ISCP Residency in New York Funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?
AFA — ISCP Residency in New York Funding is a Grant and Funding