Residencies / Verified 2 September 2026
The Alberta Foundation for the Arts funds three-month residencies at the International Studio & Curatorial Program in Brooklyn for Alberta visual artists and curators. Applicants must be Alberta residents with Canadian citizenship or permanent residency status, living in the province for at least one year prior. The grant covers up to $18,000 with no application fee; the next deadline is September 1, 2026.
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What the organizer actually says
Deadline. September 1, 2026
“September 1, 2026”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. Free to apply
“Free”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get. Up to $18,000
“Up to $18,000 covering residency costs, international transportation, local transportation and accommodation, food, sundries and per diems, and other reasonable necessary expenses.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. Three months (April 1 - June 30)
Who can apply. Individual Alberta residents (Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or Protected Person with open work/study permit) with primary residence in Alberta for at least one full year before applying and ordinarily living there six months yearly.
“Individual Alberta residents (Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or Protected Person with open work/study permit) with primary residence in Alberta for at least one full year before applying and ordinarily living there six months yearly”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How they choose.
“Expert panel convenes to assess merit based on: impact on applicant and artistic genre in Alberta, artistic/educational/promotional merit, budget appropriateness, applicant's ability to execute project, artistic and technical ability, training/experience/expertise, and performance to date. Panel rec”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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