Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Take part in the centuries old craft that has been used all around the world! Taking discarded textiles- specifically discarded bed sheets in this case, we will be learning the art of braided in rugs- flat weaving ‘in the round’. Clean sheets will be provided but participants are encouraged to bring their own as well! Participants will walk away with a started project and a pamphlet on how to finish their rag rugs at home!
The Africa Centre is proud to announce that applications are now open for Cohort 8 of the Ujima Fellowship. As the largest Pan-African non-profit in Western Canada, we are dedicated to placing the next generation of Black and BIPOC leaders into the decision-making spaces where they belong.
The Newcomer Arts Professional Program (NAPP) is a dedicated professional development initiative tailored to empower and support newcomer professional artists, arts administrators, and cultural workers. NAPP is a pivotal platform, fostering connections, resource access, educational enrichment, and professional establishment within the Canadian arts landscape.
This opportunity is for newcomer arts professionals in both Edmonton and Calgary only.
NAPP CORE OFFERINGS
Registrations are open for Artstrek 2026!
Artstrek is a summer theatre school for teens that provides professional learning with theatre artists and educators in a collaborative environment. Artstrek is more than 65 years old and has 10,000+ alumni working across Alberta, Canada, and the world.
Arts Council Wood Buffalo, in partnership with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), invites artists and creative entrepreneurs to a two-part interactive webinar focused on the financial and tax side of running a creative practice.
Part of ACWB’s Business of the Arts program, this series offers practical, easy-to-understand guidance tailored to artists. You will gain tools and insights to manage your finances with more confidence and less stress. Whether you are just starting out or looking to improve your current systems, this webinar is designed to support your creative work.
Looking for a supportive space to create art? Mingle with like-minded artists for a sketching session where you can work on projects, discuss new ideas, and unleash your creativity. Don’t forget to bring your own supplies and get ready to dive into the world of art with us!
Location: The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse (9351 - 118 Ave)
Admission by donation!
Edmonton Poetry Festival returns this April for National Poetry Month with bold new collaborations and city-wide activations. For its 21st year, the festival will transform Edmonton into a vibrant hub of language, music, and community. From LRT stations to art galleries, performance stages to unexpected public spaces, the month-long festival invites audiences to experience poetry in new ways.
