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Granting Institutions
It is no secret that performing artist is not the highest paid job in
the country. For many, the stereotype of the "starving artist" rings true,
with irregular working hours, unstable employment and a paycheck that
hangs in the balance of a positive review. Yet, despite these obstacles,
thousands of Albertans choose to spend their lives devoted to a particular
art, their determination and ambition matched only by extraordinary
talent.
As a way of helping, and to ensure the promotion of Canadian culture, many
institutions offer grants and scholarships to artists. These monetary
supplements are awarded on a basis of financial need and through an
application process, making it possible for special performances to be
commissioned and artists to continue creating innovative pieces. Many of
these institutions are organized through the government. Both the
provincial and federal government have branches dealing specifically with
performing arts grants. Others are privately distributed and cater to a
specific discipline.
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