Community Connectors
Alberta Foundation for the Arts
Deadline to apply: July 2, 2025
Compensation: $2,500 for the term
Are you passionate about the arts?
Are you well connected within your regional, cultural or disability community?
The AFA is looking for Community Connectors!
The AFA’s Community Connector program is looking for passionate, well-connected Albertans to act as a bridge between the AFA and their regional, cultural or disability community.
This year-long contract gives the selected Community Connectors the opportunity to help improve their community’s access to the province’s primary arts funder.
Selected Community Connectors will receive:
- Compensation: $2,500 for the term
- Event and promotion costs: Up to $5,000 will be available for approved expenses related to organizing your networking event (such as venue rentals, invitations and promotions).
Key dates
- July 2, 2025: Project proposals and applications due
- July 16, 2024: Program begins
- August 2025 – March 2026: Social media engagement, bi-weekly meetings with AFA staff, planning, and executing your networking event
- Late March 2026: Final evaluation and report on outcomes
For more information and apply visit The AFA is looking for Community Connectors! | Alberta Foundation for the Arts.
To apply, please submit your proposal and supporting documents by July 2, 2025 to afacontact@gov.ab.ca subject line “Community Connector”. If you have any questions about the application process or program details, please contact Mike Ameyaw, Communications and Marketing Strategist.
