Alberta Artist in Residence / Arts Ambassador Grant Program

• Application Form
• Cover Letter
• Program of Activities
• Project Description
• Budget
• Resume
• Samples of Artistic Work

Who is eligible?

• All artists who are residents of Alberta and practice any artistic discipline(s)

Who is not eligible

• Applicants incorporated under either provincial or federal legislation
• Partnerships, informal ensembles, collectives, and collaborations

Eligible expenses

• Artist fees for compensation: $25,000
• Art project expenses: up to a maximum of $25,000
• Travel and accommodations

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Any project that is not directly related to promoting the value of the arts in Alberta or 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.
• Recreational training projects.

Eligible geographic areas

• Alberta

• This is a merit-based opportunity, and the selection of artists from year to year will be deliberate to reflect the cultural richness of diverse communities across the province.
• Applications are assessed by a panel of adjudicators with expertise in the arts sector in Alberta.
• Assessment considers 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.

• 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.

• 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.
• A short-list of recommended applicants may be asked to make a short presentation on their respective projects, and developing an application short-list is at the discretion of the selection panel.
• The successful applicant will be provided with a grant agreement for signature if funding is approved.
• Applicants will receive written correspondence or an email notification of any decisions regarding their application.

• This program is governed by the terms outlined in the Ministerial Grants Regulation.