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Funding to bring your artistic vision to life

Regardless of art form, project scope, or size, we’re here to provide the investment and guidance to take your art from idea to finished piece. Can’t find funding for your project or organization? Reach out to see how we can help. 

If you’re an individual artist or part of a collective or arts organization, you can find funding options to support your vision. There are also a range of calls to artists available throughout the year, all designed to support and enhance the arts community in Edmonton.

funding opportunities

For individuals

Are you a solo artist or member of a collective looking for funding and help bringing your art to life?
Check out our programs for individuals and collectives:

  • Individuals & Collectives
  • Equity & Access in the Arts
  • Edmonton Artists’ Trust Fund

For organizations

Are you part of an arts organization or festival looking for funding?
Learn more about our programs for organizations:

  • Invent & Adapt
  • Operating Investments
  • Annual Programming Grants
  • Connections & Exchanges Initiatives
A black woman in a green, purple and gold mas band costume is in the centre of the image, the costume resembles a bug with antennae on her head and a chameleon looming in the background
A dancer at Cariwest Festival, photo provided by City of Edmonton

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Log in to apply for funding or answer calls to artists. Find registration info here. 

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Tsa Tsa Ke K'e - Iron Foot Place by Alex Janvier, photo by Laughing Dog Photography

calls to artists

Explore art calls to propel your creativity

For both emerging artists and masters of their craft, we have a range of calls to artists you can answer.

help with applications

Find FAQs, tips & more

Get the resources and support you need to complete your application.

Get the information and help you need to complete your call-to-artists application.