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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.
Classifieds
See All Community ClassifiedsYoung Edmonton Grants
This program provides youth aged 13 to 24 with up to $3000 of funding to bring their ideas to life. Projects must be initiated, led, and organized by youth themselves, with guidance and support from a registered Canadian charity. Deadline: October 15.
AFA Funding Opportunities: Arts Across Canada and Abroad
Arts Across Canada and Abroad connects artists from Canada with audiences at home and around the world. Open opportunities include International Translation, Foreign Artist Tours, Circulation and Touring, Public Outreach, International Residencies, and International Co-Productions.
AFA Funding Opportunities: Creating, Knowing and Sharing
This program supports Indigenous individuals and groups, Indigenous-led arts organizations and arts/cultural sector development organizations that foster a vital and resilient Indigenous arts ecosystem. Open opportunities in this program include Travel, Small-Scale Activities, and Short-Term Projects.
Video Resources
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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.