Our mission is to promote the visual arts in Alberta and help Alberta artists become more professional in their practice. We are a communication hub between members of the visual arts community and the general public. We advocate for and serve Alberta’s visual artists.
Join us at the awards ceremony on May 1!
The Eldon + Anne Foote Edmonton Visual Arts Prize is presented as part of the Edmonton Arts Prizes,
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Join us at the awards ceremony on May 1!
The Eldon + Anne Foote Edmonton Visual Arts Prize is presented as part of the Edmonton Arts Prizes, which celebrate artists from a wide range of art forms and practices, recognizing their work, and investing in their continued experimentation and creation. The recipients will be recognized at an awards ceremony on May 1 during which the overall winner of each prize will be announced. All are welcome to attend the awards ceremony on Wednesday, May 1 at 6:30 pm at Varscona Theatre. To RSVP, click here.
The Edmonton Arts Council (EAC) supports, promotes and inspires the arts in our city
Through ever-growing investment in artists, organizations, festivals and the greater arts community, the EAC raises the profile of Edmonton arts and culture, and brings the arts to everyday life.
With funding from the City of Edmonton and other partners, we’re reshaping the already dynamic cultural and artistic landscape of Edmonton, to reflect our diverse and always changing city and people.
Every project and partnership is an opportunity to strengthen our community, and activate the arts in new, unexpected ways throughout the city. The Edmonton Arts Council welcomes the contributions of artists from multiple communities, backgrounds and traditions, serving as a springboard for emerging and established artists alike – while showcasing the endless variety and value of art in Edmonton.
We are finally settled into our new space. Come down and check it out for yourself, say hi to the staff of CARFAC Alberta as well as other members, and of course enjoy some refreshments!
Our mission is to promote the visual arts in Alberta and help Alberta artists become more professional in their practice. We are a communication hub between members of the visual arts community and the general public. We advocate for and serve Alberta’s visual artists.
Join Tara Vahab for our next Calgary networking session, visit a gallery and discuss different opportunities for exhibiting and sales of works of arts. If you are a new artist in Calgary, you are welcome to join us as well and meet other Calgary visual artists or CARFAC Alberta members. We will be meeting at Esker Foundation; we will visit the gallery first then will go to the coffee shop downstairs.
Our mission is to promote the visual arts in Alberta and help Alberta artists become more professional in their practice. We are a communication hub between members of the visual arts community and the general public. We advocate for and serve Alberta’s visual artists.
Sharon Rose Kootenay is a Metis Artist from central Alberta, Treaty 6 territory and a founder of the Aboriginal Arts Council which facilitates traditional arts instruction and creative retreats for Indigenous youth and women in Alberta. Working with traditional materials, Sharon Rose is one of Alberta’s principal interpreters of geometric beadwork design.
In 2021, Sharon was the recipient of the Alberta Craft Council’s Biennial Craft Excellence Award, and along with her collaborator Jason Symington, shortlisted for the 2021 Eldon + Anne Foote Edmonton Visual Arts Award. Sharon Rose just finished her year as the Alberta Artist in Residence on March 31, 2024.
About the Saturday Zoom: Sharon Rose Kootenay will discuss her recent experiences as Alberta Artist In Residence and her celebratory project comprising 2 parts: Kihohkewin // Gone Visiting and Pihtikwe // Come In! Sharon Rose will discuss what she learned from this experience as Artist In Residence and how it will influence her future work and projects. After her presentation, Sharon Rose will answer your questions.
Our mission is to promote the visual arts in Alberta and help Alberta artists become more professional in their practice. We are a communication hub between members of the visual arts community and the general public. We advocate for and serve Alberta’s visual artists.
What does CARFAC Alberta do and why is it important?
VISION:
CARFAC Alberta envisions a province where all visual artists thrive: artwork is valued, rights are respected, and creativity is integral to our communities.
MISSION:
CARFAC Alberta advances best practices for all visual artists in Alberta through education, advocacy and engagement.
