Deadline: September 1, 2020 When this date falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline moves to the next business day. The EATF was established in 1997 by John and Barbara Poole, Edmonton Community Foundation (through a transfer of funds from the ECF's Community Fund) and the Clifford E. Lee
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
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
Maintaining a trusted and functional online presence takes diligence, creativity and technique. Join the EAC and communications specialists Katie Sowden and Josh Semchuk for a discussion of how to establish your voice, sustain your relationship with your audience, and expand your circle. To sign up for this free online session,
In late October, the Edmonton Arts Council published guidelines for two new investment streams – Sustain and Activate – programs that will direct a degree of stable and flexible funding for arts and festival organizations in 2021. The Sustain and Activate pillars are both related to investments in organizations in the short-and
Participation in the Arts – Stage 3 Featuring Kim Griffin and Mathew Stone of Stone-Olafson Wednesday, December 2nd, 1-2pm It seems like every artist and organization in Edmonton wants to know when people will be ready to step back into in-person events and experiences. We can’t predict the future, but
Setting a price for your art – whether that’s a professional service, a performance, a painting or a chalk drawing – is one of the most complex and important calculations an artist can make. Financial whiz Bill Samoil walks you through the calculations required to adequately cover your costs, and
Join the Alberta Nonprofit Network (ABNN) for an information session to learn more about the Government of Alberta’s new Civil Society Fund grant program. This fund provides $20 million to expand civil society’s capacity to address social problems for Albertans – of which $7 million is budgeted for 2020/21 to
Are you an arts organization trying to find new ways to integrate digital technology into your daily activities? Is your organization looking to engage your audience in new, tech-friendly ways? Are you feeling nervous about taking the next step towards going digital? If so, look no further than the Evolution of
Tuesday, January 12, 6:00-7:30pm Whether it be for representation, a presentation, a gallery show or a commission, the building blocks of an artist's career are held together with contracts. Entertainment lawyer Greg Pang walks you through the essential elements of a contract, finding simple language to make out the essential
In late October, the Edmonton Arts Council published guidelines for two new investment streams – Sustain and Activate – programs that will direct a degree of stable and flexible funding for arts and festival organizations in 2021. The Sustain and Activate pillars are both related to investments in organizations in the short-and
Tuesday, January 26, 6:00pm In this year of COVID and assorted weirdness, it’s more important than ever to understand your rights and obligations for the upcoming taxes deadline. Accountant Janis Richards guides you in organizing your records and understanding how to report income and what expenses you can claim, including any CERB
Tuesday, February 2 2021, 6:00-7:30pm The Edmonton Arts Council has revised its guidelines and parameters for our new individual artist grants. Come hear the latest, including wisdom gained from the first round of this new program in the fall, and bring questions about your current application. To register for this
Wednesday, February 10, 1-2pm Since the start of the Pandemic, the EAC and other partners have been working with market researchers Stone Olafson to track people’s ever shifting attitudes towards engagement, activity and the response to COVID. The results have been tremendously enlightening, especially as we watch Edmontonians’ response gradually
Tuesday, February 23, 1:00-3:00pm Limited Participation - Book early! Live Performance for the Virtual Stage is a two hour online workshop designed to provide technical information and inspiration for creating live online entertainment using the resources you have available. The workshop is for individuals or groups who usually create art
Thursday, April 22, 2021 from 6-7:30pm As the Edmonton Arts Council strives to better accommodate all of the artists in our community, we recognize that many individuals face unique challenges relating to language, disability and other factors. In preparation for the next deadline of our Equity & Access program, we are
Participation in the Arts Info Session 5 Thursday, April 29, 2021 from 1-2pm For the past year, market research firm Stone Olafson has been regularly charting the progress of Albertans' attitudes towards COVID restrictions, arts and recreation. On a regular basis, they've brought this evolving picture of how we have
Pricing Your Art: How to Put a Number on Your Visual Art, Craft Work and Commissions Tuesday, May 4, 2021 from 6-7:30pm The pricing of visual art and craft involves a delicate balance of considerations: the time and materials going into the creation of the work, the message it sends
The City of Edmonton and the Edmonton Arts Council recognize that arts facilities are an important part of the community. As with any public facility, the costs associated with maintaining it can often exceed what users of that facility can reasonably support on a per-use basis. The Arts Building Operating
Grants for Individuals and Collectives – 2021 *Formerly the Cultural Diversity in the Arts Project Grant* Deadline: 11:59 MDT on June 1, 2021 The Edmonton Arts Council is committed to supporting a wide range of artforms and communities. This commitment is guided by Connections & Exchanges: A 10-Year Plan To Transform