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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.

Calls to artists

2026 Discovery Gallery Exhibition Proposals, Alberta Craft

Alberta Craft is calling for exhibition proposals for the 2026 line-up at the Alberta Craft Discovery Gallery in Edmonton. We are seeking solo and small group exhibitions with themes that highlight mastery in craftsmanship; feature new work; push the boundaries of craft; and/​or celebrate the achievements of our members. Applications accepted until: Monday, September 1, 2025 at 11:59 pm MT

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Calls to artists

Call for Gallery Shop Artists, Alberta Craft

Are you interested in selling your work with us? We encourage all levels from emerging to established artists working in craft specific media to apply if they are looking for a retail venue to develop their career. Applicants must be Alberta-based artists. Phase-one Digital Application Deadline: Tuesday, July 8, 11:59 PMMST

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Board & volunteer opportunities

Call for Core Members (Board of Directors), Ociciwan

Ociciwan is looking for dedicated individuals to join our Core Membership Collective (Board of Directors). We are recruiting three new members for the Collective to support the Ociciwan Contemporary Art Centre. 

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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.

A black woman is the focal point, sitting on a stool on stage and reciting a poem in a fluffy white dress surrounded by fluffy white clouds and lanterns. A large audience can be seen sitting in the dark in front of her.
Titilope Sonuga, photo by Fifographer

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.

The focal point of the image is a very large T-rex dinosaur made out of red and purple balloons. It is larger than the humans who stand before it, a woman in a toque to the left and a woman in plaid holding a baby to the right.
Deep Freeze: A Byzantine Winter Festival, photo by EAC

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.