This funding supports the public presentation of professional artists by reimbursing a portion of professional artists’ fees for the preceding year.

GATE will be undergoing maintenance on Nov. 27-28. As such, the deadline for Arts Presenting applications is now Dec. 2 @ 11:59 pm.

Who can apply?

To be eligible for this funding, applicants must be one of the following:

• registered not-for-profit organizations
• churches
• library boards
• Indian Bands as defined by the Indian Act R.S.C. 1985, C.I-5
• Métis Settlements recognized under the Métis Settlements Act R.S.A. 2000, C.M14
• organizations registered under the Agriculture Societies Act
• organizations recognized under the Post-Secondary Institutions Act (by Faculty or Department)

Organizations must also:

• be registered and in good standing in Alberta under the appropriate legislation for at least one year prior to the deadline
• be in good standing with the AFA with no outstanding reporting requirements
• have been in operation for at least one full year prior to the deadline
• have at least 50 percent of the organization’s board members, or ruling council, living in the community or region where the presentations are given
• demonstrate adherence to good governance principles, effective administration practices and commitment to fiscal responsibility
• demonstrate financial stability, in the judgment of the AFA, for at least one year
• operate as a stand-alone organization at arm’s length from municipalities, commercial enterprises or schools
• be the primary organizer and producer of the event by directly paying professional artists and/or artist-affiliated organizations (for example: artist managers or booking agents) for professional artist fees
• have a policy of presenting at least three different touring professional artists during the twelve-month period from November 15 to November 14, immediately prior to the grant deadline
  • organizations based in rural areas with a population of less than 3,000 may apply even if fewer than three artists are presented.

Check here for more details and information regarding application.