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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
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.
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.
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.
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.
5
Confirmation and Follow-Up
- Receive confirmation of your submission from GATE Front Office.
- Retain the confirmation for your records.
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.
Contacts
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