AFA — Queen's Platinum Jubilee Scholarship for Visual Arts
AB, Canada
$7,000 scholarship for young Albertan visual artists' education
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- grant_single|openingDateNovember 01, 2024
- grant_single|closingDateMarch 03, 2025
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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 Queen's Platinum Jubilee Scholarship for the Visual Arts, awarded by the Government of Alberta, provides $7,000 annually to a young Albertan visual artist demonstrating extraordinary talent and potential. This scholarship supports educational or training pursuits in eligible visual arts programs, including undergraduate studies, mentorships, workshops, master classes, or specialized courses focusing on visual arts.
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This scholarship is designed to support visual arts projects that enhance artistic development through education and training. Eligible activities include formal study and mentorship in the visual arts field.
- Undergraduate studies with a minor or major in visual arts.
- Participation in recognized programs or mentorships with a focus on visual arts.
- Involvement in workshops, master classes, or courses related to visual arts genres such as drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, and multimedia work.
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Eligibility for this scholarship is determined by specific criteria related to residency, age, and education.
- The applicant must be a resident of Alberta, legally entitled to remain in Canada.
- The applicant must have had their primary residence in Alberta for one full year before applying or ordinarily live in Alberta for at least six months each year with the exception of attending a formal program of study.
- The applicant must be 25 years or younger as of the application deadline.
- The applicant must be enrolled in an eligible visual arts training program.
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To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:1. Legal Residency: Applicants must be legal residents of Alberta, Canada. - Must be legally entitled to be or remain in Canada. - Must have had their primary residence in Alberta for one full year before applying. - Must ordinarily live in Alberta for at least six months each year, except when attending a formal program of study.2. Age Requirement: Applicants must be 25 years old or younger as of the application deadline (March 3, 2025).3. Enrollment Requirement: Applicants must be enrolled in an eligible visual arts training program. Only undergraduate studies with a minor or major in visual arts, recognized programs, appropriate mentorship, workshops, master classes, or courses with a focus on visual arts are eligible. Graduate programs or their equivalents are ineligible.
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The scholarship supports expenses related to enrollment and participation in eligible visual arts training programs.
- Tuition fees for eligible undergraduate visual arts programs with a minor or major.
- Fees for recognized visual arts workshops, master classes, or mentorships.
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The evaluation and selection of applicants for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Scholarship for the Visual Arts are based on criteria that assess the applicant's artistic merits, goals, and achievements.
- The applicant's artistic ability based on the artistic merit of the visual arts submission.
- The merit and appropriateness of the proposed program(s) in the context of the applicant's visual arts goals and interests.
- The impact of the proposed program(s) on the artistic development of the applicant.
- The applicant's achievements and experience in the visual arts and the visual arts community to date.
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Here are the steps to submit an application for this scholarship:
- Step 1: Obtain GATE Front Office Credentials
- Email registrationafa@gov.ab.ca at least five business days before the deadline to request your GATE Front Office login credentials.
- Provide your legal name, the scholarship you are applying for, and your email address in the email.
- Await receipt of your username and password via email.
- Step 2: Prepare Application Documents
- Write a letter outlining your background in visual arts, interest, and intended use of the scholarship.
- Prepare a resume or CV focusing on your artistic activity.
- Compile a detailed description of your chosen visual arts educational or training program. Include proof of acceptance if available or detailed descriptions and schedules of preferred and alternate choices.
- Gather a scanned document providing legal proof of age (birth certificate, driver’s license, passport, or citizenship certificate).
- Obtain a current signed letter of reference from a suitable referee.
- Create a one-page inventory of your submitted images, including details such as title, medium, size, and year.
- Prepare a set of up to 10 digital images of your work and a media file sample, if applicable.
- Step 3: Complete Online Application
- Log into the GATE Front Office with your username and password.
- Fill out the online forms with applicant information, contact information, project description, and e-sign the Applicant Agreement.
- Upload all required attachments in the specified format.
- Step 4: Submit Application
- Review your application for completeness and accuracy.
- Submit your application through the GATE Front Office before 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time on the deadline date.
- If needed, submit any large files via email to vaAFA@gov.ab.ca or mail a hard copy CD or USB with your project number labeled.
- Step 5: Confirmation and Follow-Up
- Receive confirmation of your submission from GATE Front Office.
- Retain the confirmation for your records.
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Additional relevant details regarding the scholarship include the following aspects:
- The scholarship will only be granted if the successful applicant can prove enrollment in an eligible training program identified in the application within 60 days of the award date.
- Failure to prove enrollment within the specified 60 days may lead to the cancellation of the scholarship.
- The Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) reserves the right to examine a funding recipient's financial and other records to ensure the funding is or was used for its intended purpose.
- Recipients previously awarded an AFA grant must have fulfilled all prior reporting requirements to be eligible for new funding.
- Financial records or evidence may be requested by the AFA to ensure compliance with funding conditions.
- No detailed feedback or comments will be provided by the expert panel on the assessment of applications.
- Confirmation of enrollment to the eligible training program must be submitted via email within the stipulated time frame.
- The scholarship is awarded annually to only one successful applicant each year.
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780-415-0288
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Empowering Young Albertans in Visual Arts
The Government of Alberta offers a $7,000 scholarship annually to a young visual artist demonstrating exceptional talent and promising educational goals. This scholarship aims to support emerging artists in Alberta by facilitating their training in eligible visual arts educational programs.
In-Depth Insights into the Scholarship for Young Albertan Visual Artists
The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Scholarship for the Visual Arts, established by the Government of Alberta, is a prestigious opportunity for young Albertan artists who aspire to advance their skills and knowledge in the field of visual arts. This scholarship, valued at $7,000, is exclusively available to individuals 25 years or younger who have shown considerable talent and potential in visual arts and are residents of Alberta. Its primary goal is to support the artistic growth and educational endeavors of these young artists, helping them to achieve their aspirations and contribute to the cultural richness of Alberta.
Applicants are required to be enrolled in an eligible visual arts training program such as undergraduate studies in visual arts or recognized mentorships or workshops that focus substantially on visual arts disciplines like drawing, painting, sculpture, and more. Unfortunately, graduate programs do not qualify for this scholarship. The application process involves submitting a detailed proposal through the Grant Administration Tracking and Evaluation (GATE) Front Office, ensuring all required documents and forms, including a personal introduction letter, an updated resume, proof of age, and a portfolio of work, are included. Applicants also need to provide references from credible sources within the visual arts community to verify their artistic abilities and educational goals.
An expert assessment panel reviews all applications, focusing on the artistic merit and educational appropriateness of the proposed programs. This rigorous evaluation is intended to ensure that the scholarship is awarded to candidates whose projects will have a significant impact on their artistic development. Additionally, those who have previously benefited from an AFA grant are expected to have fulfilled all reporting requirements to qualify for future funds.
Notification of the outcome is communicated to all applicants typically between four to six months post-deadline, highlighting both successful and unsuccessful candidates. The scholarship not only provides financial assistance but also demonstrates a commitment to fostering a dynamic artistic community in Alberta, encouraging young talents to pursue their artistic education and practice wholeheartedly.
Targeting the development of aspiring young artists, this scholarship promotes cultural innovation and education by equipping recipients with the necessary resources to excel in their chosen fields. Ultimately, this initiative not only fuels personal and professional growth for the recipients but also enriches the broader visual arts landscape in Alberta, reinforcing the province's dedication to arts and culture.
