Apply to be Alberta’s Artist in Residence / Arts Ambassador
Government of Alberta
Deadline: June 16, 2025
This program seeks to inspire innovation in the arts and to promote a wider understanding and appreciation of the arts and artists in Alberta.
Artists are encouraged to apply for this grant to become Alberta’s Artist in Residence/Arts Ambassador for a one-year term.
For the full guidelines for application visit Apply to be Alberta’s Artist in Residence/Arts Ambassador | Alberta.ca.
Through this grant, the successful artist will:
- 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.
Applications from all artists are encouraged, including artists from the following communities:
- Indigenous artists
- Artists from culturally diverse communities
- Culturally diverse communities are defined as racialized groups that correspond to ‘visible minorities’ under the federal Employment Equity Act. These are individuals of African, Asian, Latin American, Middle Eastern or mixed ancestral heritage that include at least one of these groups.
- Deaf artists
- Artists with mental health disabilities or mental illness
- Artists with physical disabilities
- Artists living with chronic, temporary or episodic illness or pain
- Francophone artists
- 2SLGBTQQIA+ artists – two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual, queer, questioning, intersexual, asexual, plus
Eligibility
The Artist in Residence is selected annually through a competitive project grant application process.
This annual opportunity is open to all artists who are residents of Alberta that practice any artistic discipline(s) including, but may not be limited to:
- Dance
- Film and video
- Indigenous arts
- Literary arts
- Music
- Theatre
- Visual arts and new media
How to apply
Completed applications must be received by 11:59pm on June 16, 2025.
Download the full application package, including:
- Program guidelines
- Application form
- Budget template
Section 5 in the program guidelines provides details of all components that must be submitted as part of your completed application. A checklist is included on the application form to ensure you have included all required materials. Incomplete applications will be ineligible for consideration.
Individuals can submit their application digitally via email (preferred) or may send hard copies or USB sticks via post.
Submit via email to artsbranch@gov.ab.ca as email attachments. Support materials may also be provided as downloadable links.
Hard copy applications must be postmarked no later than 11:59pm MT on the deadline date.
You may mail hard copy applications to: Alberta Arts, Culture and Status of Women, Arts Branch, 10708 105 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5H 0A1.
After you apply
Once an application and supporting documents are received by us, then:
- 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. Developing an application short-list is at the discretion of the selection panel. An interview process may not be conducted for each annual application intake for this program.
Applicants will receive written correspondence or an email notification of any decisions regarding their application.
