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AFA — Queen's Platinum Jubilee Scholarship for Visual Arts
Scholarship for young Alberta visual artists
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 7,000
Timeline
- Closing date : March 1, 2027
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
This scholarship provides $7,000 annually to a young Alberta visual artist for approved training. Eligible support includes undergraduate visual arts studies, recognized programs, mentorships, workshops, master classes, or courses.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : March 1, 2027
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Visual arts training and education
- Undergraduate visual arts studies
- Mentorships, workshops, master classes, or courses in visual arts
Documents Needed
- Applicant letter
- Resume or CV
- Program description and schedule
- Proof of age
- Letter of reference
- Image inventory and digital images of work
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individual visual artists
- Young artists in visual arts and new media
Who is not eligible
- Applicants over 25 years old
- Applicants not resident in Alberta
- Applicants not enrolled in an eligible visual arts training program
- Graduate programs or equivalent studies
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Graduate programs or equivalent studies
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Selection criteria
- Artistic ability and merit of the visual arts submission
- Merit and relevance of the proposed program to the applicant’s goals
- Impact of the program on artistic development
- Achievements and experience in visual arts and the community
How to apply
- Step 1: Register for GATE Front Office
- First-time applicants must request a username and password by email.
- Send the request at least five business days before the deadline.
- Step 2: Complete the online application
- Fill in the required forms in GATE Front Office.
- Include the project description and the Applicant Agreement.
- Step 3: Upload supporting documents
- Upload the required attachments and supporting material.
- Provide all mandatory documents before submission.
- Step 4: Submit before the deadline
- Submit the application through GATE Front Office by 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time on the deadline date.
- Late or incomplete applications are not accepted.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an expert panel.
- Applications are assessed against artistic merit, program relevance, artistic development impact, and the applicant’s experience.
- Funding is not guaranteed for any application.
- Successful and unsuccessful applicants are notified of the decision.
- No expert panel comments are provided.
Additional information
- One scholarship is awarded each year.
- Successful applicants must prove enrollment in the eligible training program named in the application.
- No expert panel comments are provided to applicants.
- Previous AFA recipients must have met reporting requirements to remain eligible for future AFA funding.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the AFA — Queen's Platinum Jubilee Scholarship for Visual Arts Program
What is the AFA — Queen's Platinum Jubilee Scholarship for Visual Arts?
This scholarship provides $7,000 annually to a young Alberta visual artist for approved training. Eligible support includes undergraduate visual arts studies, recognized programs, mentorships, workshops, master classes, or courses.
How much funding can be received?
AFA — Queen's Platinum Jubilee Scholarship for Visual Arts Funds up to $7,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the AFA — Queen's Platinum Jubilee Scholarship for Visual Arts program?
To be eligible for the AFA — Queen's Platinum Jubilee Scholarship for Visual Arts program, you must:
Resident of Alberta
25 years old or younger
Enrolled in eligible visual arts training
What expenses are eligible under AFA — Queen's Platinum Jubilee Scholarship for Visual Arts?
Visual arts training and education
Undergraduate visual arts studies
Mentorships, workshops, master classes, or courses in visual arts
Who can I contact for more information about the AFA — Queen's Platinum Jubilee Scholarship for Visual Arts?
You can contact Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) by email at registrationafa@gov.ab.ca or by phone at 780-427-9968.
Where is the AFA — Queen's Platinum Jubilee Scholarship for Visual Arts available?
The AFA — Queen's Platinum Jubilee Scholarship for Visual Arts program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the AFA — Queen's Platinum Jubilee Scholarship for Visual Arts a grant, loan, or tax credit?
AFA — Queen's Platinum Jubilee Scholarship for Visual Arts is a Grant and Funding