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

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

Our shop

Experience 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

individuals & collectives

Applications are due February 18 for this grant program.

Calls to artists

Call to Artists: BMX Mural, City of St. Albert

The City of St. Albert is inviting Alberta-based artists to submit qualifications for the creation of a mural at the base of the starting hill of Canada’s newest and most exciting Supercross BMX racing track. Deadline is Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. MST.

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Calls to artists

2025 Call for Submissions, McMullen Gallery

McMullen Gallery seeks proposals from practicing artists, curators, and organizations for its 2026 – 2027 exhibition season. Deadline is Monday, March 31, 2025, 11:59PM MDT.

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Grants & Funding

AFA Artist Grants

Apply to the AFA for an artist grant of up to $18,000 by March 3. AFA project grants can support art creation/​production, marketing, research, or training/​professional development.

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