Edmonton Arts Council

Edmonton Arts Council The Edmonton Arts Council is a not-for-profit society and charitable organization that supports and promotes the arts community in Edmonton.

Did you know the arts are so valuable to mental and physical health that some countries are trialing "arts on prescripti...
08/27/2026

Did you know the arts are so valuable to mental and physical health that some countries are trialing "arts on prescription" programs? Read the EAC blog to learn more about social prescribing movements and the impact of arts on health.

In Alberta, social prescribing programs are primarily designed for adults aged 55 and older, but the practice is gaining traction. Know of any art-based prescribing initiatives happening locally? We'd love to hear from you! To read the full article, visit https://www.edmontonarts.ca/blog/social-prescribing-and-arts-engagement

Paityn Savoie’s vision at the Citadel Theatre is starting to come alive, transforming the wall and catching the attentio...
08/27/2026

Paityn Savoie’s vision at the Citadel Theatre is starting to come alive, transforming the wall and catching the attention of everyone passing by.

With every new layer of colour, the animals represented in the mural jump off the wall. Telling the story of community, togetherness and the spirit of the Arts District.

This project is proudly presented by National Bank. In partnership with the City of Edmonton, The Citadel and the Edmonton Arts Council.

Gather with your neighbours, co-workers, friends and family for an afternoon of celebration and community connection in ...
08/26/2026

Gather with your neighbours, co-workers, friends and family for an afternoon of celebration and community connection in O-day'min Park as a playful series of cloud sculptures is revealed!

Join us and Alberta Craft Council in the park, whether you live, work or visit downtown, to celebrate all things clouds in honour of Edmonton’s newest public artwork, "A Visible Mass" by Sanaz Mazinani!

📅 Saturday, August 29, 2026
🕛 12 - 4PM
📍 O-day'min Park (10150 107 Street NW)
💲 FREE

The Cloud Party celebrations will include themed crafts with Craft for YEG and Alberta Craft Council, cotton candy, kid-friendly story time with Audreys Books Ltd., a DJ set from DJ Gulzar, Métis fiddle music from Brianna Lizotte and more! ☁️

🔗 Find event details at https://www.edmontonarts.ca/event/cloud-party-at-o-daymin-park

This arts round-up has a good mix of local concerts, film screenings, community activations and workshops 📅 Experience ...
08/25/2026

This arts round-up has a good mix of local concerts, film screenings, community activations and workshops 📅

Experience a free concert on a weeknight at Snow Valley, celebrate a historic reunion and two decades of Music for Mavericks , watch a one-night-only screening of "Vampyr (1932)" at Metro Cinema with an original live accompaniment from post-rock provocateurs Applied Silence and more happening in Edmonton this week!

Find all of the best arts and culture events in Edmonton this week at https://www.edmontonarts.ca/events ◀️

Research shows that the arts and cultural sector doesn't just reflect the health of the economy — it can actually help d...
08/21/2026

Research shows that the arts and cultural sector doesn't just reflect the health of the economy — it can actually help drive it.

Research from Indiana University has found when the arts sector becomes stronger economically, it can contribute to better outcomes across industries that aren't directly related to the arts. Further to that, they found that communities with a broad range of artistic activities tend to experience stronger economic growth and recover more quickly during challenging economic periods than places with fewer artistic disciplines represented.

While numbers can't possibly tell the full story, they can help create a fuller picture. For instance, did you know that EAC supported arts organizations generate over $171 million dollars of economic activity annually in Edmonton?

We want to hear from you! Share your story about the arts — how they've made a difference in your life, what arts funding means to you, and what we gain as a city when we fund the arts in Edmonton.

✔️ Comment here or complete our Why the Arts Matter survey.
✔️ Email the mayor or your city councillor with your arts story.
✔️ Support local artists and organizations by attending local arts events and markets (and bring a friend who hasn't been before!)

For more info and our survey link, visit: https://www.edmontonarts.ca/about/research-impact/why-the-arts-matter

There are 15+ arts and culture events this week in Edmonton to check out if your calendar is looking a little empty 📅Go ...
08/18/2026

There are 15+ arts and culture events this week in Edmonton to check out if your calendar is looking a little empty 📅

Go on a mural and food tour with Edmonton Mural Festival and Linda Hoang, catch week two of the Edmonton Fringe Theatre, attend a FREE opening party for an exhibition by local artist Charlene Johnson, experience the Edmonton Dragon Festival with three full days of activities for all ages in the heart of Edmonton’s Chinatown and many more!

Find all of the best arts and culture events in Edmonton this week at https://www.edmontonarts.ca/events ◀️

08/13/2026

“Art provides a narrative or a path to get to purpose. I think that’s the magic.”

Kaz Curtis has dedicated his time since fall 2025 to the Boyle Street Community Services Artist-In-Residence program in partnership with the EAC that is meant to increase access to the arts for vulnerable populations.

The program sits at the intersection of the arts and social services as a way to break down barriers to the arts. The joy, hope, resilience and sense of belonging that comes with access can be life changing.

Join the conversation and share your story about the arts - how they've made a difference in your life, what arts funding means to you, and what we gain as a city when we fund the arts in Edmonton.

Here are some action steps you can take to have your say:
✔️ Email the mayor or your city councillor with your arts story.
✔️ Fill in our "Why The Arts Matter" survey through the link in our bio.
✔️ Comment below with a time the arts made a difference in your life.
✔️ Support local artists and organizations by attending local arts events and markets (and bring a friend who hasn't been before!)

Thank you to Old Saw Studio Inc for helping us bring this series to life! And a special thanks to Boyle Street Community Services and Kaz Curtis for their involvement in our series.

Playful clouds are rolling in to O-day'min Park! ☁️Join us in celebrating all things clouds on August 29th from 12 - 4PM...
08/11/2026

Playful clouds are rolling in to O-day'min Park! ☁️

Join us in celebrating all things clouds on August 29th from 12 - 4PM in honour of Edmonton’s newest public artwork, "A Visible Mass" by Sanaz Mazinani!

The Cloud Party celebrations will include themed crafts with Craft for YEG and Alberta Craft Council, cotton candy, kid-friendly story time with Audreys Books Ltd., and more!

📅 Saturday, August 29, 2026
🕛 12 - 4PM
📍 O-day'min Park (10150 107 Street NW)
💲 FREE

Let us know you're attending by registering in our event page pinned above! ⬆

Edmonton summers are the best time of year to support the various arts events and festivals that pop-up during this flee...
08/10/2026

Edmonton summers are the best time of year to support the various arts events and festivals that pop-up during this fleeting season 📅

Our weekly arts round-up features arts events you can find throughout the city with options for a day out with the family, budget conscious arts supporters and date nights.

Find all of the best arts and culture events in Edmonton this week at https://www.edmontonarts.ca/events

Have you heard the sounds of live music while walking along 104th Street? How about the masses of K-pop dancers in parks...
08/07/2026

Have you heard the sounds of live music while walking along 104th Street? How about the masses of K-pop dancers in parks downtown? Or encountered a game of mini golf behind the Stanley A. Milner Library?

All these experiences are part of our collaboration with the City of Edmonton to bring fun and entertaining activations to downtown park spaces this year. There is everything from family-friendly workshops to live music you can bring your friends and co-workers out to, all for FREE!

Find us in these parks throughout downtown all year long:

🎧 Alex Decoteau Park | 5 - 8PM | Every other Monday

🛝 Beaver Hills House Park & Michael Phair Park | 12 - 2PM & 6 - 8PM | Wednesdays (check schedule for timings)

⛳ Centennial Plaza | 11AM - 6PM | Fridays

🎲 O-day’min Park | 12 - 4PM | Every other Sunday

We’re bringing the arts to every day life in downtown! See what's coming up next on the schedule here: https://www.edmontonarts.ca/event/downtown-playdates-in-downtown-park-spaces

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