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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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Call for Alberta Craft Council Board of Directors
If you are interested in Craft and community building and would like to share your skills and enthusiasm as part of the Alberta Craft Council Board of Directors or one of the committees, please apply! Submit your expression of interest by Thursday, May 15, 2025.
Job Opportunity: Financial Controller, Fringe Theatre
The Financial Controller is responsible for executing and tracking financial controls, policies, and procedures, as well as overseeing the daily financial operations, book-keeping, and administration for Fringe Theatre’s year-round operations.
Call to Artists: Open Mic Opportunity for Circus Artists
Do you have some material that you would like to test in front of an audience of peers and like minded people? The Alberta Circus Arts Festival is presenting our first Open Mic night for Circus Artists on Saturday, June 21st, 2025. Apply by May 31.
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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.