Program Overview This fund will provide up to $50,000 to support initiatives which contribute to the resiliency of the arts sector through adapted approaches to their business and artistic practices. This could include partnerships or mergers, or new platforms for content delivery or community engagement all with the hopes of
Applications are now open for the first intake of the Resiliency Fund. Be sure to review the full guidelines and submit your application via the online grant interface before 4:30pm MDT on September 14, 2020. Learn More
Individual artists and their work are the foundation of our arts community. Working alone or as part of a collective, they pursue work that develops their practice, advances creative thought, contributes to an art form and provides our community with a reflection of itself. Arts Grants for Individuals and Collectives
Alberta’s non-profit and community organizations can now apply to the Sept. 15 intake of the Community Initiatives Program Project-Based grant stream, which aims to foster healthy and vibrant communities across Alberta. Funding will focus on events, festivals, programs and projects delivered in innovative and creative ways that align with public
Ainsley Hillyard, Alison Kause, Alida Kendell, and Kate Stashko of Good Women Dance Collective (GWDC) invite you to celebrate the launch of their most memorable season yet! Contemporary dancer and co-founder of Montreal’s Wants&Needs Danse, Sasha Kleinplatz, will be joining GWDC’s 2020/21 season for Convergence 2021—the collective’s annual show
The Mitchell Art Gallery in MacEwan University is excited to share that they are re-opening on September 15 with the launch of their latest exhibition It’s About Time: Dancing Black in Canada 1900-1970 and Now, which will be viewable in-person and online! Curated by Seika Boye, this archival exhibition exposes the
Alberta Ballet kicks off the 2020/21 season with special guests from the Royal Winnipeg Ballet in this stunning adaptation of one of Canada’s most beloved authors. Margaret Atwood imagined a gripping story in the The Handmaid's Tale, and choreographer Lila York preserves the prophetic spirit and human story in her
Alberta Ballet kicks off the 2020/21 season with special guests from the Royal Winnipeg Ballet in this stunning adaptation of one of Canada’s most beloved authors. Margaret Atwood imagined a gripping story in the The Handmaid's Tale, and choreographer Lila York preserves the prophetic spirit and human story in her
Edmonton Community Foundation’s (ECF) Young Edmonton Grants (YEG) program provides local youth with funding to turn their ideas into reality. THE YEG PROGRAM GIVES FUNDING for projects initiated, led, and organized by young Edmonton and area residents. These grants range from $500-$3,000 and are available for residents between the ages
While artists may apply to any Edmonton Arts Council program, many face systemic, historical, cultural and/or language barriers to accessing support. The Equity & Access in the Arts program is designed to invest in a thriving and diverse arts community by supporting Edmonton-based artists and collectives from communities that face
Project 686km Artistic Exchange considers the distance between the creative centres of Calgary and Vancouver and offers a roadmap for creative exchange for emerging artists of colour who are living and creating in each centre. The residency offers artist driven discussions, creation, and work-in-progress showings. 2020 Vancouver and Calgary residency
Photo by Ken Greenhorn. Dancers: Laura Turnbull, Ilaria Zuzak. Free Flow Dance Theatre is pleased to have been able to collaborate with local Metis Filmmaker Marcel Petit and composer David Bordessa on a short film showcasing the talents of our 2020 company members and special guest poet Ryan Bradshaw. Due
It's not too late to see DJD in action! DJD performed in the Fall For Dance North Festival in their Signature Program, which premiered online on Saturday, October 3, 2020. You can still watch this amazing program which features six world premieres by a diverse range of Canadian choreographers, including
Professional and emerging dancers are welcome to attend the online zoom platform based Brain-Body Connection Professional Development Series hosted by Free Flow Dance Theatre free of charge. If you would like and can afford to make a donation to support the future of the company please do! Free Flow Dance
Applications are now open for the second intake of the Resiliency Fund. Be sure to submit your application before 4:30pm MDT on October 19, 2020. This fund will provide up to $50,000 to support initiatives which contribute to the resiliency of the arts sector through adapted approaches to their business and artistic
The Mitchell Art Gallery in MacEwan University is excited to share that they are re-opening on September 15 with the launch of their latest exhibition It’s About Time: Dancing Black in Canada 1900-1970 and Now, which will be viewable in-person and online! Curated by Seika Boye, this archival exhibition exposes the
The Spine Folds, Far Away, reimagines the body as a multitudinous structure of strange matter and alien organisms: a vessel in constant transformation always on the brink of collapse. It attempts to situate the human experience in terms of its relation to dreams, sensation, and the cosmos, using space and
Edmonton get ready for more REGGAETON!! 6 week registered class starts Sunday October 18th, 12:15-1:15pm. Intermediate level, previous dance experience recommended. Whyte Ave location. Only a few spots left! To register visit us online: www.ayasol.ca/classes
Is there something you want to try that connects live and virtual audiences at the same time? Do you want to experiment with financial and production support from the Edmonton Fringe and Amoris Projects teams? No idea is too big or small. Selected artists will receive $1500, production mentorship &
Since 1983, the Alberta Ukrainian Dance Association (AUDA) has been providing resources, hosting workshops, promoting dance as a healthy extra-curricular activity for children, and has had a large impact in shaping the Ukrainian Dance community in Alberta to what it is today. The Ukrainian Dance community in Alberta has grown
