Juried Exhibitions & Competitions / Verified 2 September 2026
The Alberta Foundation for the Arts offers free contracts up to $15,000 for emerging curators with less than six years of experience to develop and curate an exhibition from the AFA Art Collection for display in Calgary. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents with Alberta connection, hold a college degree or equivalent, and be at least 18 years old. Deadline: January 31, 2028.
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Deadline. January 31, 2028
“January 31, 2028 (applications by mail postmarked or email by 2 pm deadline)”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. Free to apply
“Free”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get. A contract worth up to $15,000 per proposal is available for this project.
“$15,000 contract; mentorship from AFA staff; physical access to AFA Art Collection; assistance with artwork selection and high-resolution images; AFA support for exhibition preparation, installation and promotion”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. Two years (February 2026 start; exhibition opening May 2027)
Who can apply. Emerging curators with less than 6 years of curatorial experience; 18+ years old; college degree or undergraduate studies from recognized institution; Canadian citizen or permanent resident with Alberta connection (current Alberta resident,
“Canadian citizen or permanent resident with Alberta connection (current Alberta resident, expatriate with prior Alberta residence, or non-Alberta curator with meaningful Alberta connection through exhibitions, collaborations, research, residencies, or Indigenous ties)”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How they choose. Juried
“Panel of three experienced arts professionals assess applications based on applicant experience and growth potential, quality/innovation/originality of proposal, ability to engage Alberta audiences and increase visibility for underrepresented mediums/sizes, quality of engagement strategy and educati”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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