AFA Artists and Education Funding

The Artists and Education Funding program by the Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) provides financial support to Alberta schools to engage professional artists in interactive residency projects. These residencies foster creativity, collaboration, and artistic exploration, offering students hands-on learning experiences with professional artists.

📋 About AFA Artists and Education Funding

The Artists and Education Funding program aims to:

• Support Alberta schools in hosting professional artists for interactive residency projects.
• Encourage creativity, collaboration, and artistic exploration among students.

💰 Benefits of AFA Artists and Education Funding

• Maximum Funding: Up to $15,000 per residency project.
• Funding Coverage:
  • Schools from select jurisdictions: Up to 50% of the artist’s fee.
  • Other jurisdictions: Up to 75% of the artist’s fee.
• Eligible Expenses:
  • Artist fees, including travel, accommodation, and meals.
  • Non-reusable materials directly tied to residency activities.
• Ineligible Expenses:
  • Projects started before application submission.
  • Applied arts or commercial activities.
  • Competitive performances or social events.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be Alberta schools or school jurisdictions recognized by Alberta Education, serving students from Kindergarten to Grade 12.
• Schools must be in good standing with AFA, with no outstanding reporting or open projects.
• Collaborations between schools are allowed if population, location, or other conditions justify partnerships.
• Only one application per school per deadline is permitted.

📝 Application Date and Process

1. GATE Front Office Submission:

   • Applications must be submitted electronically before the project begins.
   • Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

2. Required Attachments:

   • Artist Fee Confirmation Form signed by both the school and the artist.
   • Artist or company resume highlighting professional background and residency experience.
   • Project description collaboratively developed, including:
     • School profile.
     • Student involvement and grade levels.
     • Residency schedule and duration.
     • Teacher in-service plans.
     • Curriculum links.
     • Expected benefits for students, teachers, or the community.

3. Optional/Additional Materials:

   • Additional information may be requested during the review process.

4. File Requirements:

   • Ensure audio/video files are Windows-compatible.
   • All documents must be in PDF format.

📅 Application Deadline

01 May, 2026

🌐 Application Portal

• View details of AFA Artists and Education Funding.
• Apply for AFA Artists and Education Funding.

• Maximum Funding: $15,000 per residency project
• Funding Coverage:
  • Schools from select jurisdictions: up to 50% of the artist’s fee
  • Other jurisdictions: up to 75% of the artist’s fee
• Eligible Expenses:
  • Artist fees including travel, accommodation, meals
  • Non-reusable materials directly tied to residency activities
• Ineligible Expenses:
  • Projects begun before application submission
  • Applied arts or commercial activities
  • Competitive performances or social events