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Alberta Artist in Residence / Arts Ambassador Grant Program
One-year artist residency supporting arts outreach
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Overview
Provides up to $50,000 to support a one-year artist residency in Alberta. It funds an artistic project that promotes the value of the arts in Alberta, along with outreach and community engagement activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Reach a new target audience
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Edmonton
- Alberta
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development, creation, and production of an artistic project
- Community engagement and learning activities
- Artwork promotion and dissemination
- Arts ambassador outreach across Alberta
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Cover letter
- Program of activities
- Project description
- Resume and work samples
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individual artists
- Artists in dance, film and video, literary arts, music, theatre, visual arts and new media, and Indigenous arts
- Artists from diverse communities, including Indigenous, Francophone, deaf, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ artists
Who is not eligible
- Incorporated applicants
- Partnerships, collectives, and collaborations
Eligible expenses
- Artist fees
- Project materials and supplies
- Travel and accommodations
- Other project-related expenses
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Capital purchases and studio construction or renovations
- Recreational training projects
- Credit or thesis requirements
- Primarily commercial projects
- Expenses incurred before application submission
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for completeness and eligibility
- Eligible applications are assessed by a panel
- Some applicants may be shortlisted for interviews
- Final decisions are made by the Minister and are final
- Successful applicants must sign a grant agreement
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Alberta Artist in Residence / Arts Ambassador Grant Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Alberta Artist in Residence / Arts Ambassador Grant Program. 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 Alberta Artist in Residence / Arts Ambassador Grant Program?
Provides up to $50,000 to support a one-year artist residency in Alberta. It funds an artistic project that promotes the value of the arts in Alberta, along with outreach and community engagement activities.
How much funding can be received?
Alberta Artist in Residence / Arts Ambassador Grant Program Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Alberta Artist in Residence / Arts Ambassador Grant Program program?
To be eligible for the Alberta Artist in Residence / Arts Ambassador Grant Program program, you must:
Alberta resident artist
18 years or older
Project promotes arts in Alberta
What expenses are eligible under Alberta Artist in Residence / Arts Ambassador Grant Program?
Development, creation, and production of an artistic project
Community engagement and learning activities
Artwork promotion and dissemination
Arts ambassador outreach across Alberta
Who can I contact for more information about the Alberta Artist in Residence / Arts Ambassador Grant Program?
You can contact Alberta Ministry of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women by email at ArtsBranch@gov.ab.ca or by phone at 780-427-6315.
Where is the Alberta Artist in Residence / Arts Ambassador Grant Program available?
The Alberta Artist in Residence / Arts Ambassador Grant Program program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Alberta Artist in Residence / Arts Ambassador Grant Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Alberta Artist in Residence / Arts Ambassador Grant Program is a Grant and Funding