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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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See All Community ClassifiedsCreate 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.
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.
Call for Submissions | THREADS: Cultural Conversations
Hosted by the Saskatoon Open Door Society, THREADS is a diverse online event. THREADS is seeking submissions from visual and performing artists. Please submit by midnight on Sunday, December 15th.
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Insurance for Arts Organizations
A user’s guide to the different forms of insurance, what they do, and what questions to ask as you shop. Join Bradley Moss from Theatre Network, with stories of how insurance policies and claims unfold, and with Haily Taskey, Senior Advisor at Lloyd Sadd Insurance Brokers Ltd. Get a ground-level look at the importance of appropriate insurance coverage for your organization.
Another's Perspective: Writing what you don't Know
Writing from outside our own personal experience is something that most writers are going to tackle at some point in their careers. How do writers create authentic characters from different cultural backgrounds without delving into dangerous stereotypes?
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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.