Edmonton City Hall
The City of Edmonton is now accepting applications for its 2026-2027 Indigenous Artist-in-Residence program, offering a $36,000 paid, part-time opportunity for Indigenous artists to create new work, engage with the community , and showcase their art within the city.
The selected artist will create a new body of work during the residency and share it through a final public showcase. The artist will receive dedicated workspace provided by the City of Edmonton, along with opportunities to contribute to public programming.
This is a paid, part-time residency with total compensation of $36,000. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and commit to a minimum of 20 hours per week over the course of a one-year residency. The start date and workspace location will be confirmed with the selected artist.
Applications are being accepted through the Edmonton Arts Council
SmartSimple platform. Key Dates:- Applications open: April 27, 2026 at noon
- Information session: May 4, 2026 at noon
- Applications close: May 20, 2026 at noon
Kayla Bellrose, Indigenous Relations Consultant with the City of Edmonton, tells CFWE the program is rooted in kinship, cultural revitalization, and community growth, while creating a space for Indigenous artists to share their work through workshops and public showcases.
For more details on the City of Edmonton’s Indigenous Artist-in-Residence. click here.
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