It is our experience that many of the local organizations in communities will support young people in pursuit of further education; all you need to do is ask!
These will include sponsorships and scholarships offered by organizations across the province. Keep an eye out for future updates!
Tips and Pointers!
If you are interested in sourcing funding from within your community to attend Artstrek, Theatre Alberta has the information and resources to help. Here are some tips to get you started:
- Keep an eye out on this page for updates about specific opportunities that we can share with you.
- We suggest you contact at least three organizations initially.
- A good approach would be to begin with a phone call, to find out which organizations are interested in speaking with you further.
- Send an information package to those organizations. Your package should include information about who you are and the kinds of theatrical or artistic work you have done. Theatre Alberta has support material for download at the top of this page. You may email artstrek@theatrealberta.com to receive your support material.
- It is important that you include a letter outlining what you hope to gain from attending Artstrek and how you see this as a positive contribution to your community.
- A follow-up phone call requesting an interview is also suggested.
- During the interview, you might offer to write an article for your potential sponsor’s newsletter or give a presentation to their group when you have completed the Artstrek program.
Suggested Community Organizations
The following is a list of community organizations we encourage you to approach: as well, consider approaching businesses and individuals in your community who might have an interest in seeing a young person like yourself do something they’re really passionate about. Please contact artstrek@theatrealberta.com if you require community sponsorship support material and/or addresses for your local theatre(s). Good luck with seeking sponsorship in your community!
- Your local community theatre group
- Professional theatres
- School Boards
- Your school
- Rotary Club
- Kinsmen Club
- Lions Club
- Shriners
- Legions
- Churches
- Masons
- Knights of Columbus
- 4-H Club
- Your local arts council
- Music/Drama Festivals or Societies
- Not-for-profit Societies
- Charities
- Government departments that support family development, such as Family and Community Support Services (FCSS)
- Businesses in your community that have supported the arts in the past
- A current or former employer
Funding opportunities for students planning to attend Artstrek 2026 will be listed below. These include sponsorships and scholarships offered by organizations across the province.
If you fit the criteria for one of the sponsorships and want to apply, check Community Sponsorship under Financial Assistant in the Artstrek registration form and write the specific community sponsorship you are interested in.
| Organization | Opportunity |
|---|---|
Pine Tree Players (Canmore) | 1 Full Sponsorship for Exploration I or Exploration II. Student must be based in the Bow Valley. |
Break-A-Leg Productions (Hinton) | 2 Full Sponsorships. 1 for Exploration I & 1 for Exploration II. Students must be based in Hinton, AB. |
Rural Outreach Bursary (Alberta-Wide) | Partial $200 sponsorship for students based in rural communities. Multiple available. |
Horizon Stage (Spruce Grove) | Partial $600 scholarship for a student from Spruce Grove within the Parkland School Division or Evergreen School Division. Exploration I or Exploration II. |
Red Deer Firefighters Children’s Charity (Red Deer) | Two full sponsorships to attend Artstrek. Exploration I or Exploration II. Students must live OR go to school in Red Deer. |
Churchmice Players (Camrose) | 6-8 sponsorships available for Exploration 1 or 2. Students must be registered at a school or homeschool within the boundaries of Battle River School Division or the St. Patrick Catholic School or Our Lady of Mount Pleasant School in Camrose. |
Horizon Stagelighters (Spruce Grove) | Two full scholarships for students from Spruce Grove within the Parkland School Division or Evergreen School Division. Exploration I or Exploration II. |
