Open
AFA — ISCP Residency in New York Funding
Support for Alberta visual artists and curators
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 18,000
Timeline
- Closing date : September 1, 2026
Location
Calgary, 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.
/100
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 $
Timeline
- Closing date : September 1, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Calgary
- 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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the AFA — ISCP Residency in New York Funding. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
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 $18,000 of admissible expenses.
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