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Alberta Artist in Residence / Arts Ambassador Grant Program
One-year residency for Alberta artists
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Latest source updateLast Update: August 2, 2026Latest change: The 2026 intake is now open, with a June 15, 2026 deadline and updated application instructions and contact details.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: August 2, 2026
Latest change: The 2026 intake is now open, with a June 15, 2026 deadline and updated application instructions and contact details.
2026 Artist in Residence intake now open
The application page now shows the 2026 intake as open, with a deadline of 11:59 pm on June 15, 2026. The successful artist is now slated to be announced during Alberta’s Month of the Artist in September 2026. The page also adds a new application package, checklist, and submission instructions, including email submission and mail or USB submission options. Eligibility wording was clarified so Alberta resident artists can apply, and the program contact phone information was updated.
Funding available
$ 50,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
The Alberta Artist in Residence/Arts Ambassador Program offers up to $50,000 to Alberta artists for a 12-month term to inspire innovation in the arts and broaden understanding and appreciation of artists in Alberta. It supports an art project, community outreach, and sharing perspectives on artistic practice.
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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 $
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- 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
- Work with communities across Alberta as an Arts Ambassador to promote the importance of Alberta artists and the arts.
- Communicate and share personal perspectives on the artistic process, the role of artists, and the contributions that artists make to Alberta.
- Act as an advocate for greater understanding of the realities of artists and the communities in which they work.
- Complete an art project that promotes the value of the arts in Alberta.
Documents Needed
- Application Form
- Cover Letter
- Program of Activities
- Project Description
- Budget
- Resume
- Samples of Artistic Work
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Any artist who is a resident of Alberta is eligible to apply.
Who is not eligible
- Applicants must not be incorporated under either provincial or federal legislation.
- Partnerships, informal ensembles, collectives, and collaborations are ineligible to apply to this program.
Eligible expenses
- $25,000 in artist fees for compensation.
- Up to a maximum of $25,000 for art project expenses.
- Art project expenses must include travel and accommodations requirements outlined in the Conditions (Section 7).
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Any project that is not directly related to promoting the value of the arts in Alberta.
- Any project that is not deemed to meet one of the outlined outcomes (section 1.2).
- Any project that is already receiving funding from the Government of Alberta and its agencies, boards, or commissions, including the Alberta Foundation for the Arts.
- Any project that is ongoing and/or considered part of the artist’s normal course of employment with an organization.
- Expenses for capital purchases, such as buildings or property, or for capital development, and studio construction or renovations.
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Selection criteria
- This is a merit-based opportunity.
- Applications are assessed by a panel of adjudicators with expertise in the arts sector in Alberta.
- Assessment of an application will consider the proposed project and the ability and suitability of the candidate to act as an Arts Ambassador for Alberta.
- The successful grant recipient is selected by the Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women, whose decision is final.
- The selection of artists from year to year will be deliberate to reflect the cultural richness of diverse communities across the province.
How to apply
- Submit the application by email to ArtsBranch@gov.ab.ca or by post to Arts Branch, Government of Alberta, 10708-105 Avenue NW, Edmonton AB T5H 0A1.
- If submitting by email, the full application must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time on the deadline date.
- If submitting by post, the full application package must be postmarked no later than 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time on the deadline date.
Processing and Agreement
- Once an application and supporting documents are received, an assessment will be conducted to ensure the application package contains the required information.
- An assessment will confirm applicant eligibility and suitability with the program.
- Grant agreement is for signature if funding is approved and will be provided to the successful applicant.
- The successful grant recipient is selected by the Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women, whose decision is final.
- Final report will be due within 60 days of the end of term of residency.
Additional information
- This program is governed by the terms outlined in the Ministerial Grants Regulation.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Alberta Artist in Residence / Arts Ambassador Grant Program Program
What is the Alberta Artist in Residence / Arts Ambassador Grant Program?
The Alberta Artist in Residence/Arts Ambassador Program offers up to $50,000 to Alberta artists for a 12-month term to inspire innovation in the arts and broaden understanding and appreciation of artists in Alberta. It supports an art project, community outreach, and sharing perspectives on artistic practice.
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:
Resident of Alberta
What expenses are eligible under Alberta Artist in Residence / Arts Ambassador Grant Program?
Work with communities across Alberta as an Arts Ambassador to promote the importance of Alberta artists and the arts.
Communicate and share personal perspectives on the artistic process, the role of artists, and the contributions that artists make to Alberta.
Act as an advocate for greater understanding of the realities of artists and the communities in which they work.
Complete an art project that promotes the value of the arts in 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