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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 ClassifiedsCall for Artists, Writers, and Filmmakers: Woven Histories
The Philippine Arts Council is seeking existing works to be featured in an upcoming intercultural exhibition and digital archive. We are looking for voices from Filipino-Albertan, Indigenous, and diverse ethnocultural communities to help us weave a unified narrative of belonging. Deadline: Aug 31
Employment Opportunity: Communications Coordinator, CARFAC
CARFAC Alberta is seeking a part-time Communications Coordinator to join its team on a one-year contract. To apply, send your cover letter and resume to general@carfacalberta.com with the subject line “Communications Position.”
Call for Fire Sculpture Artists: Silver Skate Festival
The Silver Skate Festival invites all Fire Sculpture Artists to apply to the 18th Annual Fire Sculpture Installation! Fire Artists are invited to submit their ideas or vision of a Fire Show for the festival. Application Deadline: Friday, September 11, 2026.
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.