Grants & Fellowships / Verified 2 September 2026
The Alberta Foundation for the Arts purchases original artworks by Alberta-based professional artists for its permanent collection at artist-set fair market value. Applicants must be Alberta residents with at least one year residency, one public exhibition, and demonstrated ongoing practice, and cannot be enrolled in formal art training. The next deadline is April 1, 2027, with no application fee.
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What the organizer actually says
Deadline. April 1, 2027
“April 1, 2027 (11:59 pm Alberta Time)”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. Free to apply
“Free”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get. Purchase of original artwork at artist-set fair market value for the AFA permanent collection
“Purchase of artwork for AFA Art Collection; artworks displayed through Exhibition Loan Program, Travelling Exhibition Program (TREX), Art Placement Programs, and AFA art house.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Who can apply. Alberta residents (Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or Protected Person with work/study permit) who have lived in Alberta for at least one full year and ordinarily live there six months yearly. Must be a professional artist with at lea
“Alberta residents (Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or Protected Person with work/study permit) who have lived in Alberta for at least one full year and ordinarily live there six months yearly”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How they choose.
“Panel of adjudicators reviews submissions based on artwork details, artistic statement, exhibition history, artist biography, and resume/CV demonstrating professional status.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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