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You can join an AFA expert panel!
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Did you know that you can apply to join an expert panel for the AFA?
We encourage expert panel nominations from Albertans to ensure the involvement of the arts community in AFA funding decisions. Anyone may nominate a potential expert panel member, including themselves.
To join an expert panel you must:
- First, download the Expert Panel Handbook to learn more about the roles and responsibilities of the expert panel.
- Then, complete an Expert Panel Nomination Form.
- Finally, email us your completed nomination form.
Who selects an expert panel?
Expert panels are assembled as needed by Arts Branch staff. Assembled review panels are reflective of the expertise required for each set of applications and to promote adequate representation of diverse perspectives, including:
- artists in various stages of their career
- artists from different locations around the province
- different gender identities
- Indigenous artists
- culturally diverse artists
- Francophone artists
- Deaf artists and artists with disabilities
Compensation for expert panel members
Expert panel members are paid in accordance with established AFA rates for service.
Panel members are paid a reading fee for each application reviewed and a daily rate for participation during the expert panel sessions.
