Artist Development Microgrant

Overview of the Artist Development Microgrant program:

The Artist Development Microgrant, managed by Calgary Arts Development, is designed to offer financial support to individual artists living and working in Calgary. The program aims to help artists at any stage of their career invest in their professional development or advance their artistic practice. Artists can use the grant for activities such as attending workshops, residencies, or conferences, as well as for acquiring tools and resources that enhance their artistic capabilities. This grant serves as a flexible funding option, empowering artists to pursue unique opportunities and grow their artistic careers without extensive financial burden. The microgrant is ideal for covering costs that are often barriers for artists looking to progress in their careers but do not require substantial financial backing.

Benefits of the Artist Development Microgrant program:

• The primary benefit of the Artist Development Microgrant is its flexibility. Artists can apply for funding that covers a wide range of professional and artistic development activities. These include but are not limited to attending workshops, taking part in conferences, engaging in residencies, and acquiring resources or tools that can aid in their artistic progression. The grant provides timely financial support, ensuring that artists can seize development opportunities as they come.

Eligibility criteria of the Artist Development Microgrant program:

• Applicants must be individual artists residing in Calgary.
• Open to artists at any career stage.
• No strict requirements on revenue or business longevity.
• Applicants must demonstrate how the grant will support their professional or artistic development.
• The program targets artists whose practices would significantly benefit from the funding, whether through:
• Skill development,
• New project initiatives,
• Career advancement opportunities.