Arts Presenting Project Funding

This funding supports the public presentation of professional artists by reimbursing a portion of professional artists' fees for the preceding year. The program provides grants to eligible organizations that present touring professional artists to the public in Alberta. Grants are calculated based on a formula that reimburses up to 65% of fees paid to Alberta artists, up to 50% of fees paid to Canadian artists from the rest of Canada, and up to 50% of fees paid to international artists (with certain restrictions). Organizations must present at least three different touring professional artists during the eligible twelve-month period and maintain good standing with the AFA. The funding covers presentation fees, performance fees, public reading fees, artist and curator fees for exhibitions, screening fees, and related transportation and accommodation costs. Events must present professional artists in performing arts, visual and new media arts, film and video arts, or literary arts disciplines.