| HISTORY/BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH: | Dates of founding and/or dissolution:
The Cultural Development Amendment Act founded the Alberta Foundation for the Performing Arts on May 16, 1978 (S.A. 1978, c. 11). The Alberta Foundation for the Arts Act dissolved the foundation on September 1, 1991 (S.A. 1991, c. A-21.5).
Functional responsibility:
The foundation was a provincial corporation responsible for promoting the performing arts in Alberta. The foundation provided grants to performers and performing arts organizations in support of provincial, national, and international touring, and the operation of festivals, and supported research in arts administration. Grants from the Western Canada Lottery Corporation (Alberta Division) funded the foundation.
Predecessor and successor bodies:
The functions of the foundation were previously the responsibility of the Department of Culture and its predecessors. The Alberta Foundation for the Arts succeeded the foundation.
Administrative relationships:
The foundation reported to the Minister Responsible for Culture (1978-1980), Minister of Culture (1980-1987), and Minister of Culture and Multiculturalism (1987-1991).
Administrative structure:
The foundation consisted of a board of directors supported by a small administrative staff. The Lieutenant Governor in Council appointed board members and designated one member as chair. The minister appointed an officer of the department to serve as secretary to the board.
Names of chief officers:
Chairs of the Alberta Foundation for the Performing Arts
Thomas (Tommy) Banks 1978-1986
Alexandra Munn 1986-1988
Jack Goth 1988-1991
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