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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 Submissions: Tech Like a Girl
Tech Like a Girl is a technical arts career pathway initiative for students aged 16 – 20 interested in a career in the technical arts. Students will participate in a six-month long mentorship program (January 2026 ‑June 2026) where they will gain hands-on experience in audio, lighting, stage carpentry, stage management, and more! Submit by Dec 12.
Call for Fresh AiR Artist-in-Residence
FRESH AiR is Common Ground Arts Society’s Artist in Residence mentorship program dedicated to supporting the creation of new performance art in unconventional spaces. Have a wonderfully weird and totally new idea for a found space performance burning in the back of your brain? We want to hear from you! Apply by Dec 5.
Call to Artists: Found Festival 2026
Found Festival is looking for original creations for unconventional spaces by artists at any stage of their career, with formal training or none, and of diverse identities, cultural backgrounds, and abilities. Apply by December 5.
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.