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 the Raven Radio Network 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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