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Hear from the three shortlisted artists for the Eldon + Anne Foote Edmonton Visual Arts Prize, presented by @carfacab and @edmontoncommunityfoundation, whose works this past year have sparked curiosity, welcomed interaction and promoted reflection with audiences.

Their works remind us of the talent that resides right here in our city and why these three artists are seen as pillars in Edmonton's arts scene.

Celebrate the achievements of Edmonton artists at the 2026 Edmonton Arts Prizes on Monday, May 4th at @themetrocinema and find out who will take home the top prize! RSVP for FREE through edmontonarts.ca (LINK IN BIO)

Eldon + Anne Foote Edmonton Visual Arts Prize Shortlist 🎨 
AJA Louden for "Enoch's Fireweed"
Elsa Robinson for "The Garden"
Kiona Callihoo Ligtvoet for "when chokecherries are ready on top the hill"

Thank you to @oldsawstudio for working with us on this series!
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It's important that we celebrate, invest and recognize the artists transforming our city into a hub for extraordinary creation in the arts. It's what the Edmonton Arts Prizes are all about ✨

We're excited to share the shortlist for the 2026 Edmonton Arts Prizes, recognizing 12 local artists for their exceptional work in film, music, visual art and literature.

City of Edmonton Film Prize Shortlist 📽️
Adam Scorgie for "TooToo"
Colin Waugh for "The Secret Long Tree Society"
Simon Glassman for "Buffet Infinity"

City of Edmonton Music Prize Shortlist 🎶
ARDN for "KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE SPARROW"
Cikwes for "Nehiyaw Iskô"
Joe Nolan for "Luv in the New World"

Eldon + Anne Foote Edmonton Visual Arts Prize Shortlist 🎨
AJA Louden for "Enoch's Fireweed"
Elsa Robinson for "The Garden"
Kiona Callihoo Ligtvoet for "when chokecherries are ready on top the hill"

Robert Kroetsch - City of Edmonton Book Prize 📚
Conor Kerr for "Beaver Hills Forever"
Jason Purcell for "Crohnic"
Jennifer Bowering Delisle for "Stock"

Each of the 12 artists will receive a prize, with $15,000 going to the primary recipient in each category, and two secondary prizes of $5,000 being awarded to the runners up. The recipients will be recognized at an awards ceremony during which the overall winner of each prize will be announced.

All are welcome to attend the awards ceremony on Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:30PM at Metro Cinema, 8712 109 Street NW. To RSVP, please visit the event page at the link in our bio.

The prize program is coordinated by the Edmonton Arts Council, in partnership with the @cityofedmonton, @yourampia, @alberta_music, @audreysbooks, @carfacab, @edmontoncommunityfoundation and @writersguildab

More information on the shortlist and the awards presentation at edmontonarts.ca (link in bio) 🔗
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