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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.

Jobs

Contract: Writers' Guild of Alberta WordsWorth Director 

Writers’ Guild of Alberta is seeking an individual with experience and passion for working with creative youth as Director for our popular WordsWorth Summer Youth Creative Writing Residency for writers ages 1119. Contract position, until Aug 31, 2026. Remuneration is $15,400.

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Board & volunteer opportunities

Volunteers Needed for Alberta Craft's Upcoming Casino Fundraiser!

Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis (AGLC) has granted Alberta Craft a casino event on February 14 & 15, 2026, and we need volunteers to help make it a success!

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Mentorships & internships

Call 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

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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.