Alberta Foundation for the Arts Canada Council for the Arts

Granting Institutions

Alberta artists in need of money can apply for funding through various private and government grants established to promote the province's art. These funds are used to further the development of art in the province through funding particular projects or subsidizing professional development costs.

Every year, many artists and organizations apply for funding and the need always exceeds the resources available. The Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA), for example, receives 2,000 applications annually and approximately 1,200 of those applicants receive funding. The AFA's budget is around $16 million and is determined by the Alberta government through the Alberta lottery fund.

The Government of Canada also contributes to funding the arts in Alberta. The federal government recognizes the challenges artists face in creating and the significance of their endeavours to Canadians. In an attempt to support art and address the needs of artists, the government has created multiple opportunities to obtain funding.

	Glen Buick talks about the different avenues of funding for Alberta artists (from 1983). Listen Now

To receive funding, artists and organizations must prove their need. This is usually done through an application process and evaluated by a jury. The awarding of grants is based on the applicant's artistic merit and financial need.

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