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AFA — ISCP Residency in New York Funding
Alberta, AB
Supports Alberta artists' residencies in visual arts/new media
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- grant_single|closingDateSeptember 2, 2024
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Grant and Funding
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- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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- Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA)
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The grant provides up to $15,000 to support Alberta visual and new media artists and curators for a three-month residency at the International Studio & Curatorial Program in Brooklyn, New York. The program focuses on art production and curatorial development, supporting activities like the creation, research, and development of visual arts or new media projects.
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This grant provides a structured financial framework to ensure that Alberta visual and new media artists and curators can efficiently manage their residency projects at the ISCP in New York. It offers financial coverage for eligible expenses, facilitating artists' focus on their creative endeavors.
- The grant covers up to 100% of eligible expenses related to the residency, up to a maximum of $15,000.
- Funding is specifically allocated for residency costs, international and local transportation, accommodation, food, sundries, and other necessary expenses as deemed reasonable by the AFA.
- There is an exclusion of funding for the purchase of equipment like computers and cameras, unless they are essential and have no usage beyond the project.
- Artists cannot charge any costs incurred before the grant application submission.
- The funding recipient must acknowledge the Alberta Foundation for the Arts in any project publicity.
- Recipients are required to submit a comprehensive final report and financial accounting to demonstrate fund usage.
- Any unused funds or deviations from the original project proposal must be disclosed and discussed with the AFA for potential fund return or reallocation.
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This grant supports creative and curatorial initiatives for Alberta artists to develop new visual and new media art. Eligible projects emphasize art and curatorial productions with a focus on research and development in the visual arts field.
- Development, creation, and production of new visual arts work.
- Research activities that contribute to the development of visual arts or new media projects.
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This grant opportunity is open to individual visual arts and new media artists and curators residing in Alberta. The following criteria must be met:
- The applicant must be an individual artist or curator, not an incorporated entity.
- The applicant must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or Protected Person with the appropriate documentation.
- The applicant must have had their primary residence in Alberta for at least one year prior to the application.
- The applicant must ordinarily reside in Alberta for at least six months each year, except when attending a formal program of study.
- The applicant must be in good standing with the Alberta Foundation for the Arts with no open or outstanding projects or reporting requirements.
- The grant can only be awarded to the applicant once during their career.
- The applicant must be from a community that contributes to the diversity of Alberta's artistic scene, such as Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, women, people with disabilities, or the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
The AFA embraces diversity and provides equitable program access to all, not limited by any barriers of discrimination. Artists from various backgrounds can apply, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, women, people with disabilities, and the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. To qualify, you must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or Protected Person residing in Alberta for at least a year prior to application. You must primarily live in Alberta at least six months a year, unless attending a formal study program. Applicants and any ensembles should not be incorporated under provincial or federal laws. Also, you must be in good standing with the AFA, with no pending projects or reports, and you can only receive this grant once in your career.
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This grant opportunity is designed for individual artists and curators rather than businesses or organizations. The eligibility criteria emphasize personal artistic development within Alberta's community.
- Incorporated companies and organizations under provincial or federal legislation are not eligible.
- Ensembles and collectives that do not meet the individual membership criteria are excluded.
- Entities involved in applied arts such as gaming, architecture, interior design, commercial photography, graphic arts and design, and fashion design cannot apply.
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The grant covers expenses directly related to the residency in New York.
- Residency costs.
- International transportation.
- Local transportation and accommodation.
- Food, sundries, and per diems.
- Other expenses and supplies considered reasonable and necessary by the AFA.
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
This grant is specifically available for individual artists and curators residing in the province of Alberta, Canada. The eligibility is limited to Alberta residents to support local talent and artistic contributions within the province.
- Residents of Alberta, Canada.
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The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant are based on a set of criteria focused on the impact, merit, budget appropriateness, and the applicant's ability to execute the proposed project.
- Impact of the project on both the applicant and the artistic genre in Alberta.
- The artistic, educational, or promotional merit of the project.
- Appropriateness of the project budget, showing commitment from all partners as applicable.
- Ability of the applicant to carry out the proposed project, including artistic and technical skills.
- Level of training, experience, and expertise of the applicant.
- Performance and achievements to date.
- Applicant's personal objectives.
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Here are the steps to submit an application for this grant:
- Step 1: GATE Account Registration
- For first-time applicants, request a GATE username and password by emailing registrationafa@gov.ab.ca at least five business days prior to the deadline.
- Include your legal name, the funding opportunity you are applying for, and your email address in the email.
- Receive your GATE user name and password via email.
- Step 2: Prepare Application Materials
- Prepare a brief project description titled “ISCP New York Residency - (Last Name)” with the project dates.
- Create a detailed project proposal including objectives, planned activities, timelines, and expected impact.
- Compile an artistic resume of no more than four pages.
- Prepare up to 10 images of completed work from the past five years in a single PDF file.
- If applicable, prepare a media file sample.
- Draft a detailed budget outlining expenditures and non-AFA revenues in Canadian dollars.
- Step 3: Complete GATE Online Application
- Log into the GATE system using your credentials.
- Submit your application by completing all required fields in the online forms.
- Ensure all required information and attachments are included.
- E-sign the individual applicant agreement or have a parent/legal guardian e-sign if under 18.
- Step 4: Submission of Application
- Submit the completed application through the GATE online system before 11:59 pm Mountain Time on the deadline date.
- If submitting video/audio files too large for the GATE system, email them to vaAFA@gov.ab.ca with the subject line formatted as required.
- Step 5: Confirmation of Submission
- Receive an automated confirmation email regarding your submission.
- Ensure any mailed materials are postmarked by the deadline if applicable.
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- Applicants can only receive this grant once during their career.
- Applications must be submitted through the GATE online application system, and applicants will require a GATE username and password.
- Applicants who choose to submit for the ISCP Residency are not allowed to submit another project grant submission at the same time.
- The deadline for submission is strictly enforced, and accommodations are only made if the deadline falls on a statutory holiday or a weekend.
- If funded, applicants must undertake the project as proposed in their original project description.
- Successful recipients will be notified generally between four to six months from the application deadline.
- A complete and satisfactory final report must be submitted to GATE, demonstrating that funding was spent on the proposed activities.
- Applicants must acknowledge the AFA for financial support in any publicity related to the project.
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780-415-0288
