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Edmonton Arts Prizes Awards Presentation

Wednesday, May 7, 2025
6:30pm to 9:00pm

Roxy Theatre
Free
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Organized by: Edmonton Arts Council
May
7

Join us at the 2025 Edmonton Arts Prizes Presentation to celebrate twelve Edmonton artists for their exceptional work in music, visual art, film and literature. The primary recipient in each prize category will be announced at the event, and will receive $15,000, while two secondary prizes of $5000 will be awarded to the runners up.

The prize program showcases some of the city's best artistic talent, increasing hometown recognition and acclaim for these nationally renowned artists who are putting Edmonton's art scene on the map.

The 2025 Edmonton Arts Prizes Shortlist

The Eldon + Anne Foote Edmonton Visual Arts Prize: Cheyenne Rain LeGrande, Heather Shillinglaw, Raneece Buddan

City of Edmonton Music Prize: Celeigh Cardinal, King Thief, margø

City of Edmonton Film Prize: Darrin Hagen, Don Depoe, Scott Portingale

Robert Kroetsch – City of Edmonton Book Prize: Benjamin Hertwig, Crystal Gail Fraser, Marilyn Dumont

This event is free to attend and open to all ages. ASL interpretation will be provided. Doors open at 6:30 pm and the awards presentation starts at 7:00 pm. Following the presentation, we invite the arts community to continue celebrating with us over drinks (cash bar) and light refreshments.

The prizes are coordinated by the Edmonton Arts Council, in partnership with the City of Edmonton, Alberta Media Production Industries Association, Alberta Music, Audrey's Books, CARFAC Alberta, Edmonton Community Foundation and Writers' Guild of Alberta.

Roxy Theatre

10708 124 Street NW
Edmonton, AB, T5M 0H1


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