Open callFee not stated1 Apr
Art Acquisitions by Application
Alberta Foundation for the Arts · Edmonton, Canada
- Deadline
- 1 April 2027 at 23:59, Edmonton time
- Fee
- Fee not stated. Shortlisted artists must deliver works to a depot in Edmonton or Calgary, or ship them to the AFA, at their own expense.
- Award
- Purchase of artworks at fair market value for the AFA Art Collection
- Who can enter
- Professional artists or ensembles resident in Alberta for at least one year (Canadian citizens, permanent residents or Protected Persons), in good standing with the AFA and not enrolled in formal art training. Galleries or agents may apply on behalf of eligible artists.Any stage · Living in Canada
- Checked
- 2 days ago against affta.ab.ca
The Alberta Foundation for the Arts buys work by professional Alberta artists for its permanent collection, which tours and is loaned across the province. Applicants may submit up to five recent original works through the GATE online system, with shortlisted pieces viewed in person in Edmonton.
Before you apply
The short version
Who it suits
- Professional artists living in Alberta
- Artists with portable, display-ready recent work
- Galleries representing eligible Alberta artists
What it asks of you
- Shortlisted works delivered to Edmonton or Calgary at own cost
- No film, video, digital or time-based media accepted
- One application per artist per annual intake
What to send
- Artwork submission list with details for up to five works
- Artistic statement about each piece
- Exhibition history of submitted works
- Artist biography of 300 to 500 words
- Professional artistic resume or CV
- Up to 20 digital photographs of the artworks
- Signed designation form if applying as gallery, agent or ensemble
