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Call for Artists. Edmonton Arts District Murals.

Members of the Arts District are engaging with the Edmonton Mural Festival in an exploratory capacity to better understand what might be possible, with a focus on how public art could enhance the area, strengthen community connection, and contribute to a more vibrant sense of place.

To launch the initiative, the Edmonton Mural Festival and the Citadel Theatre are pleased to present a flagship mural opportunity on the north-facing exterior wall of The Citadel Theatre.

Learn more about the program and apply as an artist at edmontonmuralfest.com/arts-district @artsdistrictyeg

Application Specifics: Artists are invited to apply through an expression of interest that includes a portfolio, résumé/CV, and brief statement of interest and brief statement of interest for the General Arts District Call, the 2026 Citadel Theatre flagship mural, or both.

Artist Application: edmontonmuralfest.com/arts-district

Deadline: April 23, 2026

The successful applicant will be contacted: May 15-30, 2026

#artsdistrict #yegarts #exploreedmonton #yegculture #downtownyeg

Call for Artists. Edmonton Arts District Murals.

Members of the Arts District are engaging with the Edmonton Mural Festival in an exploratory capacity to better understand what might be possible, with a focus on how public art could enhance the area, strengthen community connection, and contribute to a more vibrant sense of place.

To launch the initiative, the Edmonton Mural Festival and the Citadel Theatre are pleased to present a flagship mural opportunity on the north-facing exterior wall of The Citadel Theatre.

Learn more about the program and apply as an artist at edmontonmuralfest.com/arts-district @artsdistrictyeg

Application Specifics: Artists are invited to apply through an expression of interest that includes a portfolio, résumé/CV, and brief statement of interest and brief statement of interest for the General Arts District Call, the 2026 Citadel Theatre flagship mural, or both.

Artist Application: edmontonmuralfest.com/arts-district

Deadline: April 23, 2026

The successful applicant will be contacted: May 15-30, 2026

#artsdistrict #yegarts #exploreedmonton #yegculture #downtownyeg

Call for Artists. Edmonton Arts District Murals.

Members of the Arts District are engaging with the Edmonton Mural Festival in an exploratory capacity to better understand what might be possible, with a focus on how public art could enhance the area, strengthen community connection, and contribute to a more vibrant sense of place.

To launch the initiative, the Edmonton Mural Festival and the Citadel Theatre are pleased to present a flagship mural opportunity on the north-facing exterior wall of The Citadel Theatre.

Learn more about the program and apply as an artist at edmontonmuralfest.com/arts-district @artsdistrictyeg

Application Specifics: Artists are invited to apply through an expression of interest that includes a portfolio, résumé/CV, and brief statement of interest and brief statement of interest for the General Arts District Call, the 2026 Citadel Theatre flagship mural, or both.

Artist Application: edmontonmuralfest.com/arts-district

Deadline: April 23, 2026

The successful applicant will be contacted: May 15-30, 2026

#artsdistrict #yegarts #exploreedmonton #yegculture #downtownyeg

Look, listen and lean in. EMF 2025 Recap.

🎥 @levietherington

Here’s how 2025 stacked up:

THE WALLS
• 15 Mural Projects
• 100% 2023-2025 murals anti-graffiti coated

THE ROSTER
17 Artists Total
• 15 Canadian Artists
• 1 Austin, TX
• 1 Spain

Cities Represented:
Edmonton · Calgary · Vancouver · Montreal · Canmore

REPRESENTATION & EQUITY
• 3 Indigenous Artists (1 BC · 2 AB)
• 14 Female Artists
• 7 Male Artists
• 2 LGBTQ+ Artists

COLLABS & PARTNERSHIPS
• Murals with Fringe Fest + Purple City Fest
• 4 BIA Wall Calls across the city

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
• 22 Activations total
• 3 BIA Mural Tours
• ⅔ Sold Out tours

PRODUCTION WINS
• EMF Sea-Can rented & fully outfitted
• EMF Truck painted
• Expanded on-site production capacity

#edmontonmuralfest #yegarts #yegmurals #yeg #edmonton

The Edmonton Mural Fest presents “Joy Ride”.

Starring: Maxwell Evans and Levi Etherington.
Cameo: Nelson “Dedos” Garcia and “The Camaro”.

Featuring walls by: Dedos, Josh Harnack, Dave Thomas, BEKAY, Nicole Wolf, Lindsey Millikan, Hardthirteen, and Rust Magic.

Rewind back to last summer in Edmonton for the festival and grateful to be able to paint one of my favourite collections I have going. Funk Fomo Sapiens started as an NFT collection but now I have merch and more designs in the works for future.Shout out @marcitcreative and the team for making this a reality.@edmontonmuralfest#graffiti #dedoscharacters #funkyfomosapiens

Rewind back to last summer in Edmonton for the festival and grateful to be able to paint one of my favourite collections I have going. Funk Fomo Sapiens started as an NFT collection but now I have merch and more designs in the works for future.Shout out @marcitcreative and the team for making this a reality.@edmontonmuralfest#graffiti #dedoscharacters #funkyfomosapiens

Rewind back to last summer in Edmonton for the festival and grateful to be able to paint one of my favourite collections I have going. Funk Fomo Sapiens started as an NFT collection but now I have merch and more designs in the works for future.Shout out @marcitcreative and the team for making this a reality.@edmontonmuralfest#graffiti #dedoscharacters #funkyfomosapiens

Rewind back to last summer in Edmonton for the festival and grateful to be able to paint one of my favourite collections I have going. Funk Fomo Sapiens started as an NFT collection but now I have merch and more designs in the works for future.Shout out @marcitcreative and the team for making this a reality.@edmontonmuralfest#graffiti #dedoscharacters #funkyfomosapiens

Rewind back to last summer in Edmonton for the festival and grateful to be able to paint one of my favourite collections I have going. Funk Fomo Sapiens started as an NFT collection but now I have merch and more designs in the works for future.Shout out @marcitcreative and the team for making this a reality.@edmontonmuralfest#graffiti #dedoscharacters #funkyfomosapiens

Rewind back to last summer in Edmonton for the festival and grateful to be able to paint one of my favourite collections I have going. Funk Fomo Sapiens started as an NFT collection but now I have merch and more designs in the works for future.Shout out @marcitcreative and the team for making this a reality.@edmontonmuralfest#graffiti #dedoscharacters #funkyfomosapiens

Rewind back to last summer in Edmonton for the festival and grateful to be able to paint one of my favourite collections I have going. Funk Fomo Sapiens started as an NFT collection but now I have merch and more designs in the works for future.Shout out @marcitcreative and the team for making this a reality.@edmontonmuralfest#graffiti #dedoscharacters #funkyfomosapiens

Rewind back to last summer in Edmonton for the festival and grateful to be able to paint one of my favourite collections I have going. Funk Fomo Sapiens started as an NFT collection but now I have merch and more designs in the works for future.Shout out @marcitcreative and the team for making this a reality.@edmontonmuralfest#graffiti #dedoscharacters #funkyfomosapiens

Rewind back to last summer in Edmonton for the festival and grateful to be able to paint one of my favourite collections I have going. Funk Fomo Sapiens started as an NFT collection but now I have merch and more designs in the works for future.Shout out @marcitcreative and the team for making this a reality.@edmontonmuralfest#graffiti #dedoscharacters #funkyfomosapiens

Rewind back to last summer in Edmonton for the festival and grateful to be able to paint one of my favourite collections I have going. Funk Fomo Sapiens started as an NFT collection but now I have merch and more designs in the works for future.Shout out @marcitcreative and the team for making this a reality.@edmontonmuralfest#graffiti #dedoscharacters #funkyfomosapiens

Rewind back to last summer in Edmonton for the festival and grateful to be able to paint one of my favourite collections I have going. Funk Fomo Sapiens started as an NFT collection but now I have merch and more designs in the works for future.Shout out @marcitcreative and the team for making this a reality.@edmontonmuralfest#graffiti #dedoscharacters #funkyfomosapiens

Rewind back to last summer in Edmonton for the festival and grateful to be able to paint one of my favourite collections I have going. Funk Fomo Sapiens started as an NFT collection but now I have merch and more designs in the works for future.Shout out @marcitcreative and the team for making this a reality.@edmontonmuralfest#graffiti #dedoscharacters #funkyfomosapiens

Rewind back to last summer in Edmonton for the festival and grateful to be able to paint one of my favourite collections I have going. Funk Fomo Sapiens started as an NFT collection but now I have merch and more designs in the works for future.Shout out @marcitcreative and the team for making this a reality.@edmontonmuralfest#graffiti #dedoscharacters #funkyfomosapiens

Rewind back to last summer in Edmonton for the festival and grateful to be able to paint one of my favourite collections I have going. Funk Fomo Sapiens started as an NFT collection but now I have merch and more designs in the works for future.Shout out @marcitcreative and the team for making this a reality.@edmontonmuralfest#graffiti #dedoscharacters #funkyfomosapiens

Rewind back to last summer in Edmonton for the festival and grateful to be able to paint one of my favourite collections I have going. Funk Fomo Sapiens started as an NFT collection but now I have merch and more designs in the works for future.Shout out @marcitcreative and the team for making this a reality.@edmontonmuralfest#graffiti #dedoscharacters #funkyfomosapiens

Rewind back to last summer in Edmonton for the festival and grateful to be able to paint one of my favourite collections I have going. Funk Fomo Sapiens started as an NFT collection but now I have merch and more designs in the works for future.Shout out @marcitcreative and the team for making this a reality.@edmontonmuralfest#graffiti #dedoscharacters #funkyfomosapiens

Rewind back to last summer in Edmonton for the festival and grateful to be able to paint one of my favourite collections I have going. Funk Fomo Sapiens started as an NFT collection but now I have merch and more designs in the works for future.Shout out @marcitcreative and the team for making this a reality.@edmontonmuralfest#graffiti #dedoscharacters #funkyfomosapiens

Rewind back to last summer in Edmonton for the festival and grateful to be able to paint one of my favourite collections I have going. Funk Fomo Sapiens started as an NFT collection but now I have merch and more designs in the works for future.Shout out @marcitcreative and the team for making this a reality.@edmontonmuralfest#graffiti #dedoscharacters #funkyfomosapiens

Are you a building owner or business on Alberta Avenue looking for a mural in 2026?

With the support of Alberta Avenue Business Association, the Edmonton Mural Festival is offering up to $3,500 per project for mural projects in the district.

Apply by April 24, 2026.
Visit: www.edmontonmuralfest.com/alberta-ave

#edmontonmuralfest #yegarts #albertaavenuebusinessassn #yegmurals exploreedmonton

Are you a building owner or business on Alberta Avenue looking for a mural in 2026?

With the support of Alberta Avenue Business Association, the Edmonton Mural Festival is offering up to $3,500 per project for mural projects in the district.

Apply by April 24, 2026.
Visit: www.edmontonmuralfest.com/alberta-ave

#edmontonmuralfest #yegarts #albertaavenuebusinessassn #yegmurals exploreedmonton

Murals have the power to shift how a community feels by introducing bold, expressive art that reflects local identity and stories. They turn everyday spaces into points of pride, helping neighbourhoods feel more connected, vibrant, and alive.

#edmontonmuralfest #yegarts #yeg #exploreedmonton #yegmurals

Murals have the power to shift how a community feels by introducing bold, expressive art that reflects local identity and stories. They turn everyday spaces into points of pride, helping neighbourhoods feel more connected, vibrant, and alive.

#edmontonmuralfest #yegarts #yeg #exploreedmonton #yegmurals

Past. Present. Painted.

#edmontonmuralfest #yegarts #yeg #exploreedmonton #yegmurals

Murals transform the feeling of downtown by adding colour, identity, and energy directly into the built environment, making streets feel more vibrant and inviting. As part of the urban infrastructure, they enhance tourism appeal while strengthening local pride and creating a more engaging, lived-in city experience.

#edmontonmuralfest #yegarts #yeg #exploreedmonton #yegmurals

Murals transform the feeling of downtown by adding colour, identity, and energy directly into the built environment, making streets feel more vibrant and inviting. As part of the urban infrastructure, they enhance tourism appeal while strengthening local pride and creating a more engaging, lived-in city experience.

#edmontonmuralfest #yegarts #yeg #exploreedmonton #yegmurals

The Edmonton Mural Festival helps to bring new life to community spaces by adding vibrant public art to shared garden initiatives, turning underused areas into welcoming, creative hubs. By pairing murals with community gardens, these spaces become more active, inclusive, and locally cared for, helping neighbourhoods connect, gather, and grow together.

#edmontonmuralfest #murals #publicart #yegarts #exploreedmonton

The Edmonton Mural Festival helps to bring new life to community spaces by adding vibrant public art to shared garden initiatives, turning underused areas into welcoming, creative hubs. By pairing murals with community gardens, these spaces become more active, inclusive, and locally cared for, helping neighbourhoods connect, gather, and grow together.

#edmontonmuralfest #murals #publicart #yegarts #exploreedmonton

Are you a building owner or business in Downtown looking for a mural in 2026?

The Edmonton Mural Festival is offering up to $50,000 in matching funds for mural projects in the downtown district.

Apply by April 24, 2026.
Visit: www.edmontonmuralfest.com/downtown-walls

#edmontonmuralfest #yegarts #edmontondowntown #yegmurals #exploreedmonton

Are you a building owner or business in Downtown looking for a mural in 2026?

The Edmonton Mural Festival is offering up to $50,000 in matching funds for mural projects in the downtown district.

Apply by April 24, 2026.
Visit: www.edmontonmuralfest.com/downtown-walls

#edmontonmuralfest #yegarts #edmontondowntown #yegmurals #exploreedmonton

Are you a building owner or business in Downtown looking for a mural in 2026?

The Edmonton Mural Festival is offering up to $50,000 in matching funds for mural projects in the downtown district.

Apply by April 24, 2026.
Visit: www.edmontonmuralfest.com/downtown-walls

#edmontonmuralfest #yegarts #edmontondowntown #yegmurals #exploreedmonton

Are you a building owner or business in Downtown looking for a mural in 2026?

The Edmonton Mural Festival is offering up to $50,000 in matching funds for mural projects in the downtown district.

Apply by April 24, 2026.
Visit: www.edmontonmuralfest.com/downtown-walls

#edmontonmuralfest #yegarts #edmontondowntown #yegmurals #exploreedmonton

Dream Tall.

#edmontonmuralfest #yegarts #yeg #exploreedmonton #yegmurals

Are you a building owner or business on 124 Street looking for a mural in 2026?

With the support of 124 Street Business Association, the Edmonton Mural Festival is offering up to $2,000 per project for mural projects in the district. Maximum of four projects.

Apply by April 17, 2026.
Visit: www.edmontonmuralfest.com/124-street

#edmontonmuralfest #yegarts #124street #yegmurals #exploreedmonton

Are you a building owner or business on 124 Street looking for a mural in 2026?

With the support of 124 Street Business Association, the Edmonton Mural Festival is offering up to $2,000 per project for mural projects in the district. Maximum of four projects.

Apply by April 17, 2026.
Visit: www.edmontonmuralfest.com/124-street

#edmontonmuralfest #yegarts #124street #yegmurals #exploreedmonton

Are you a building owner or business on 124 Street looking for a mural in 2026?

With the support of 124 Street Business Association, the Edmonton Mural Festival is offering up to $2,000 per project for mural projects in the district. Maximum of four projects.

Apply by April 17, 2026.
Visit: www.edmontonmuralfest.com/124-street

#edmontonmuralfest #yegarts #124street #yegmurals #exploreedmonton

Are you a building owner or business on 124 Street looking for a mural in 2026?

With the support of 124 Street Business Association, the Edmonton Mural Festival is offering up to $2,000 per project for mural projects in the district. Maximum of four projects.

Apply by April 17, 2026.
Visit: www.edmontonmuralfest.com/124-street

#edmontonmuralfest #yegarts #124street #yegmurals #exploreedmonton