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Arts Council Wood Buffalo is a registered charity dedicated to building a thriving community through the arts.

ACWB offers a variety of services and events that: build the capacity of our local artists to compete and thrive; create collaborations between artists, arts organizations, non-profits, and industry; and, provide opportunities for the community to express itself through the arts. Through these initiatives, Arts Council Wood Buffalo is working to create a remarkable quality of life for all those living in our region.

08/25/2026

Indigenous artists across Canada 👋🎨

Arts Council Wood Buffalo is inviting Indigenous artists to submit workshop proposals for the Suncor Indigenous Artist Program, a series of workshops and events running from Fall 2026 to Summer 2027. Share your knowledge, stories, and skills with our community through hands-on creative experiences rooted in your own practice and cultural background.

Mediums may include beading, leather work, sewing & ribbon work, painting, drawing, carving, textile arts, traditional crafts, and more.

📧 Submit your proposal to [email protected]
📅 Deadline: Friday, September 18 at 11:59 PM
💰 All material costs covered by ACWB

Full details & what to include in your submission: https://artscouncilwb.ca/opportunities_calls/call-for-teaching-artists-suncor-indigenous-artist-program/

08/21/2026

How are artists and curators responding to environmental challenges through their work? 🌿🎨

Join us for a free webinar exploring the intersection of art, place, and environmental sustainability. Featuring presentations from Andrea Valentine-Lewis (Vancouver Art Gallery), Eveline Kolijn (Energy Futures), and The Wandering Island, this session examines how curatorial decision-making and collaboration shape projects that engage with climate change, ecology, and our relationships to land.

Whether you're an artist, curator, educator, student, or simply curious about the role of art in environmental conversation, this one's for you.

📅 Wednesday, September 16
⏰ 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM (MST)
💻 Online via Zoom
🎟️ FREE

Questions? Contact [email protected] or call 587-276-6514.

More info: https://artscouncilwb.ca/resources/arts-events/curating-ecologies-art-place-and-environmental-sustainability-webinar/

08/20/2026

Spend a creative Saturday in the park with us! ☀️🎨

The Summer Makers Market is back on August 29 at kiyām Community Park. Shop local artists, artisans, and makers, enjoy live entertainment and buskers throughout the day, and get creative with a family-friendly puppet-making drop-in activity.

Presented as part of the Fort McMurray Fringe Festival and in celebration of Alberta Day, it's a fun-filled day to experience the arts and enjoy community together.

📅 Saturday, August 29
⏰ 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 kiyām Community Park
🎟️ FREE admission | Bring the whole family!

More info: artscouncilwb.ca/resources/arts-events/summer-makers-market-2

08/19/2026

Calling all artists in Wood Buffalo 👋🎨

Collective Threads is back! This open-call exhibition celebrates the breadth of creativity within our interwoven community, and we want YOUR work on the walls (and in the display cases) of the Community Art Gallery at MacDonald Island Park.

All skill levels, all ages, all backgrounds. Painters, photographers, sculptors, beadworkers, textile artists, ceramicists, woodworkers... if you make it, we want to see it.

🖼️ Submit 1–3 works
📏 2D: max 1m x 1m | 3D: max 13" x 13" x 13"
📧 Email images, dimensions, medium & your name to [email protected]
📅 Submission deadline: Wednesday, August 26

Submissions are first-come, first-served!

Full details: https://artscouncilwb.ca/opportunities_calls/collective-threads-open-call-for-submissions/

08/11/2026

Your art belongs in the story of Wood Buffalo 🧡

Arts Council Wood Buffalo is bringing artists together for Collective Threads — an open-call exhibition celebrating the creativity, perspectives and talent that make our community unique.

Whether you’re an emerging artist or have been creating for years, we invite you to share your work at the Kirschner Family Community Art Gallery from September 3–October 31, 2026.

🎨 All ages, backgrounds, experience levels and mediums welcome
📩 Submit 1–3 works for consideration
⏰ Deadline to submit: August 26, 2026

Be part of a collective showcase of local creativity. Send your artwork details and images to [email protected].

Learn more: https://artscouncilwb.ca/opportunities_calls/collective-threads-open-call-for-submissions/

08/10/2026

Help capture the sparkle, creativity and big moments of the 2026 Wood Buffalo Excellence in Arts Awards!

Arts Council Wood Buffalo is looking for a Wood Buffalo-based event photographer to help document this year’s celebration on October 17 at Keyano Theatre.

Think: incredible artists, live performances, award recipients, stylish details, and plenty of Electric Midnight energy. ⚡🌙

Interested photographers should apply by September 13 to be considered for the job. Check the full artist call on our website for all the details: https://artscouncilwb.ca/opportunities_calls/call-for-applications-wood-buffalo-excellence-in-arts-awards-event-photography/

08/08/2026

Arts Council Wood Buffalo is looking for local performing artists to help bring our Summer Makers Market to life with live outdoor performances on Saturday, August 29.

Presented in partnership with Theatre; Just Because and the Fort McMurray Fringe Festival, this is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your talent in front of a vibrant community audience while supporting a day of local arts, culture, and creativity.

✨ Performers will receive an honorarium.
📅 Apply by August 21 — but don't wait! Performance slots may be filled before the deadline.

Whether you're a musician, dancer, spoken word artist, circus performer, or have another performance to share, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and be part of one of Wood Buffalo's most creative summer celebrations! Visit: https://artscouncilwb.ca/opportunities_calls/performing-artist-call-summer-makers-market/

08/07/2026

Share your creativity with Wood Buffalo seniors and Elders!

Arts Council Wood Buffalo is inviting artists to submit workshop proposals for the Seniors & the Arts program. We’re looking for engaging, accessible, and hands-on creative experiences that help seniors and Elders explore new skills, connect with others, and enjoy the arts.

Workshops can take place in a variety of mediums, including visual arts, performance, music, movement, crafts, and more.

🗓 Applications close: Monday, August 17, 2026.

Find all the details, including eligibility, fees, and how to apply, on our website: https://artscouncilwb.ca/opportunities_calls/call-for-teaching-artists-seniors-the-arts/

08/06/2026

Calling Indigenous Teaching Artists! 📣

Are you passionate about sharing your artistic practice with others? Arts Council Wood Buffalo is looking for Indigenous artists from across Canada to lead creative workshops through the Suncor Indigenous Artist Program from Fall 2026 to Summer 2027.

This is a paid opportunity to share your skills, stories, and culture with the community.

🗓 Applications close: Friday, September 18, 2026.

To find all the details, including eligibility and how to apply, visit: https://artscouncilwb.ca/opportunities_calls/call-for-teaching-artists-suncor-indigenous-artist-program/

08/05/2026

✨ Tickets are on sale now! ✨

Get ready for an unforgettable night of creativity, celebration, and electrifying entertainment at the 2026 Wood Buffalo Excellence in Arts Awards!

This year's theme, Electric Midnight, transforms the evening into an immersive celebration of the artists, performers, and creative champions who make Wood Buffalo shine. Experience incredible live performances, inspiring local art, delicious food, and an atmosphere unlike any other, all while celebrating the outstanding achievements of our local arts community.

Whether you're an artist, an arts supporter, or simply looking for a spectacular night out, this is one event you won't want to miss.

⚡ Early Bird tickets are available now until September 1!

Dust off your boldest Electric Midnight look and join us on Saturday, October 17 for a night where creativity takes centre stage.

🎟️ Get your tickets today before Early Bird pricing ends on September 1! Visit: https://artscouncilwb.ca/resources/arts-events/2026-wood-buffalo-excellence-in-arts-awards/

Address

9908 Manning Avenue
Fort McMurray, AB
T9H2B9

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+15876741625

Website

http://www.artscouncilwb.ca/

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