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your artistic hub & creative catalyst, we bring art to everyday life. 

Music Theatre

Brother Rat

@ Backstage Theatre // 8:00 pm

Ticketed Event

Nov 26 - Dec 7 2024

Market Visual Art

The Nina After Hours - Holiday Party and Sale

@ Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts // 5:00 pm

Dec 6 - Dec 7 2024

public art collection

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A bright shop interior with prints and pottery items on display.
Photo by Jay Walker

Our shop

Explore Edmonton’s local box office and art shop, where you can connect with our thriving arts community.

Two street performers appear dressed as tree-like creatures, one on stilts towers over the other majestically
Festival in a Box parade at Queen Mary Park, photo by Levi Manchak

Our community programming

From the long, warm days of summer to the bright and chilly days of winter, there are over 150 performances and arts events brought to you by the Edmonton Arts Council every year.

Current opportunities

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Open call to artists: Dance Residency (pilot)

Award opportunities

Call for Nominations for the 15th Glenn Gould Prize

Nominations are now open for the 15th Glenn Gould Prize, one of the most prestigious honours recognizing individuals who have made a lifetime contribution to the arts and culture. The Glenn Gould Prize, often referred to as the Nobel Prize of the Arts” is awarded biennially and includes a cash award of $100,000 to the recipient. Nominations can be submitted through an online form available on the Foundation’s website.

Due December 8

Mentorships & internships

Create an Animated Documentary with the NFB French Animation Unit

The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) invites French-speaking animation filmmakers to submit their projects for the second edition of Alambic. This exciting program offers them a paid six-month mentorship where they can create an animated documentary that’s up to three minutes long.

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Mentorships & internships

interVivos Winter 2024 Mentorship Program

The Winter 2024 Mentorship Program amplifies the voices of Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) volunteer mentors and showcases the impressive work they’re doing in our communities. This six-month program runs from January to June 2025.

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