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AFA — Queen's Platinum Jubilee Scholarship for Visual Arts - Alberta - Canada
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AFA — Queen's Platinum Jubilee Scholarship for Visual Arts

Scholarship for young Alberta visual artists
Government of Alberta
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 7,000
Timeline
  • Closing date : March 1, 2027
Location
Alberta, Canada

Overview

This scholarship provides $7,000 to a young Alberta visual artist for approved visual arts training. Eligible support includes undergraduate visual arts studies or recognized visual arts 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

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

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

registrationafa@gov.ab.ca
780-427-9968

Frequently Asked Questions about the AFA — Queen's Platinum Jubilee Scholarship for Visual Arts Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the AFA — Queen's Platinum Jubilee Scholarship for Visual Arts. 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 — Queen's Platinum Jubilee Scholarship for Visual Arts?

This scholarship provides $7,000 to a young Alberta visual artist for approved visual arts training. Eligible support includes undergraduate visual arts studies or recognized visual arts 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 Government of Alberta 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

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