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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 ClassifiedsOpen Call for Indigenous Gallery Curators
This is a paid opportunity to curate a powerful and evolving exhibition that will feature photography, paintings, poetry, drawings, and videos created by survivors and participants of the Forced Sterilization and Coerced Contraception: Towards a Multinational Agenda summit.
Call to Artists: Northwest FEARFest Submissions
NorthwestFEARFest is looking for Alberta-made GENRE shorts or features (narrative or doc) for our 2025 edition, which takes place at Metro Cinema from October 15 – 19. Deadline to submit is July 31, 2025.
Applications open for The Shoe Project 2026
SkirtsAfire is now accepting applications for “The Shoe Project” 2026 participants! We are looking for refugee and immigrant women who are newcomers to Edmonton who would like to share their story. Apply by Aug 31.
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.