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The Edmonton Arts Council is here to support and inspire artists across our city and region. Whether you’re searching for a job in the arts community, want to sign up for a workshop, or are seeking support for artists, you’ve come to the right place.
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Join the Tubas and Euphoniums of Edmonton on Dec 14 at Kingsway Mall for a brassy rendition of your favourite carols. This group of musicians of all levels appears once a year to make a merry noise and ring in the season! Please contact Katherine Schafers for details.
Call for Submissions: 2027 Multifaith Calendar
Each year, MAS invites visual artists to submit works of art for publication in our upcoming Multifaith Calendar. The theme for the upcoming 2027 edition is: Moments of Hope. Submission deadline is January 31, 2026.
Job Opportunity: Program Specialist - Visual Arts (Child/Youth)
The City Arts Centre Visual Arts instructors instruct a variety of group programs at the Centre and various Recreation Centres in the city. Temporary, part-time. Up to 20 hours/week. Closing date: Nov 14, 2025.
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SmartSimple Tutorial
The EAC uses a system called SmartSimple for our grant programs and calls to artists. This tutorial takes you through the process of registering in SmartSimple and setting up a profile before you start your application. Once you set up your profile, you can use it to apply to all current and future opportunities.
EAC Grant Terms and Concepts for Artists
This video series is meant to assist artists through some of the specific terms and concepts used in our application process.
Logo & Files
Access EAC media
To recognize the investments that we make through our programs, we ask that all funding recipients include the EAC and City of Edmonton in their media releases and marketing materials. Download promotional materials and digital files here.
Funding FAQs & glossaries
Have questions about the supports available to you? Find answers and everything you need to complete an application, access funding, and join Edmonton’s arts community.
Access Support
Experiencing a barrier to accessing EAC funding, applying to a call to artists, or other programs? You could receive up to $500 in assistance to support difficulties with physical, cultural, language, technical, or other barriers to application.