This program seeks to inspire innovation in the arts and to promote a wider understanding and appreciation of the arts and artists in Alberta. Artists are encouraged to apply for this grant to become Alberta’s Artist in Residence / Arts Ambassador for a one-year term.
Through this grant, the successful artist will:
- work with communities across Alberta as an Arts Ambassador to promote the importance of Alberta artists and the arts
- communicate and share personal perspectives on the artistic process, the role of artists, and the contributions that artists make to Alberta
- act as an advocate for greater understanding of the realities of artists and the communities in which they work
- complete an art project that promotes the value of the arts in Alberta
