2025 Invent & Adapt grant recipients

Through the Invent & Adapt program, the EAC invests in organizations that are preparing, planning, and implementing work that is centered on reimagining and retooling, with a specific focus on an organization’s future, and/​or addressing the needs of Edmonton’s various arts networks and disciplinary capacities. 

In 2025, 11 applications were recommended for funding, for a total investment of $324,028.

Braille Tones Music Society will engage with external agencies to conduct a membership consultation and rebranding process, resulting in a renewed donor, sponsor, and media kit to better represent the many intersections of disability in choral singing.

CAVA (Centre d’arts visuels de l’Alberta) will modernize its operations by implementing an integrated digital system for inventory, sales, and member management. The project will be supported by a dedicated staff person — enhancing efficiency, artist support, and community engagement.

Common Ground Arts Society will complete a one-year plan to restructure its leadership culminating in the hiring and establishment of a new leadership team by the end of 2026.

Edmonton Symphony Society will launch a new patron engagement strategy over the next year to deepen community connection, grow sustainable support, and prepare for the Winspear Expansion.

FAVA (Film and Video Arts Society of Alberta) will engage Edmonton’s animation community to better understand and address their specific needs through the development of new resources and supports.

Fringe Theatre Adventures Society will develop and pilot a Fringe Theatre masterclass series, Launchpad, designed to equip independent artists with the production, performance, and technical skills necessary to thrive on the Fringe circuit and beyond.

Grindstone Theatre Society aims to improve operational systems by formalizing and automating processes in education, venues, and performance bookings, supported by consultant expertise and temporary administrative staff during rollout.

The Invisible Practice Society for Deaf-Centric Creativity is developing an internal and external operating framework in partnership with key consultants to begin delivering creative programming and development opportunities directly to local Deaf artists and community members.

Mosquers Film Festival will focus on capacity building, sustainable growth, and long-term audience impact as they transition from a volunteer-led initiative to a professionally supported arts organization.

Punctuate! Theatre Society will hire a full-time Director of Indigenous Welcome and Engagement who will build on existing relationships as well as establish new ones with Indigenous communities in Edmonton and the province to expand its touring network and Indigenous audience base.

Ukrainian Shumka Dancers will create a new small-scale touring model with pre-professional Studia Shumka dancers, expanding outreach, providing performance opportunities, and fostering sustainable growth for Shumka through innovative community engagement and revenue generation.