FESTIVAL EXHIBITS

Exhibits

The Aesthetics of Collison by Robert Dmytruk

Site #10: Don Wheaton YMCA

The Aesthetics of Collision by Robert Dmytruk

Site #2: Art Gallery of Alberta

Here I Am featuring 14 artists who have recently relocated to Canada

Site #5: Stanley A. Milner Library

In Pieces by Twinkle Banerjee

Site #5: Stanley A. Milner Library

Not Alone as Such by Diana Ohiozebau

Site #5: Stanley A. Milner Library

Phéran Explorations by Seema Malik Kachroo

Site #11: 104 St. Alley of Light

STATES OF MIND by Michelle Neilson

Site #7: The Westin

Essences of the Wild by Doris Charest

Site #1: Churchill Square

SUPERGARDEN by Jill Stanton

Site #1: Churchill Square

Canopy by Jonathan Monfries

Site #1: Churchill Square

Beastly Two-Eyed Festival See-er by Clinton Minault

Site #1: Churchill Square

Belly of the Bull by Clinton Minault

Site #1: Churchill Square

The Shells Left Behind – Abandoned Houses in Edmontonby Kay Peters

Site #1: Churchill Square

âmô by Clinton Minault

Site #1: Churchill Square

Into the light air atoms of dreams by Instant Places

Site #1: Churchill Square

Mosaic of Being by Leila Zolfalipour

Site #1: Churchill Square

Technicolour DreamCloth by Mika Haykowsky and Breanna Barrington

Site #1: Churchill Square

Past to Present: Here to Stay by Jared Quinney

Site #1: Churchill Square

Uncovered by David Shkolny

Site #1: Churchill Square

Pluriversal Entanglements by Adolfo Ruiz

Site #1: Churchill Square

Home: The Spaces That Makes Us by Maria Shironoshita

Site #1: Churchill Square

Anonymous Edmontonians by Jared Epp

Site #1: Churchill Square

Resonate Scaleby Darren Kooyman

Site #1: Churchill Square

Jiā yóu!: PROCEED WITH CAUTION by Kev Liang

Site #1: Churchill Square

Niwapahkwanin//I See Flowers When I Close My Eyes by Sharon Rose Kootenay

Site #1: Churchill Square

Continuum of Being by Jan Novotny

Site #1: Churchill Square

Crown of Fire by Arcana Shanks

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PARTNER GALLERY EXHIBITS

Exhibits

Site #9: Rice Howard Way Alley of Light

Bridging Light and Time by Rivalutionary

Site #3: City Hall

LIVING PORTRAITS curated by Darren W. Jordan.

City Hall, Miyo Wâhkôhtowin (Good Relations)

Site #3: City Hall

Miyo Wâhkôhtowin (Good Relations) by Arsene Arcand

McMullen Gallery, While We Wait and Heal: 40 Years of the U of A Hospital Art Collection.

Site #18: McMullen Gallery

While We Wait and Heal: 40 Years of the U of A Hospital Art Collection by MucMullen Gallery

Site #21: Metro Gallery at Garneau Theatre

A GUIDE TO INNER LIGHT by Mark Templeton

Ortona Artists’ Reach Society, Draw-a-thon 2026

Site #16: Ortona Artists’ Reach Society (OARS)

Draw-a-thon 2026 by Ortona Artists’ Reach Society (OARS)

SNAP Gallery, and the sleeper shall see what he has dreamed

Site #15: SNAP Gallery

and the sleeper shall see what he has dreamed by Moozhan Ahmadzadegan

Site #15: SNAP Gallery

we are eachother’s by Salem Zurch Smith

Ociciwan Contemporary Art Centre, Miyo Wâhkôhtowin (Good Relations)

Site #6: Ociciwan Contemporary Art Centre

Miyo Wâhkôhtowin by Arsene Joseph Alexander Arcand

Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts, Off the Deep End

Site #4: City Centre Mall Window Gallery

Off the Deep End by Nina Haggerty Centre for the Artists

Site #20: Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts

Centre for Autism Services Alberta Annual Art Show and Sale

Site #8: Latitude 53 Gallery

Summer Market

Site #8: Latitude 53 Gallery

Artist Civil Service by Nicholas Hertz

Harcourt House, Definitive Form: 34th Annual Naked Show & Art Sale 2026

Site #13: Harcourt House

Definitive Form: 34th Annual Naked Show + Art Sale 2026by Harcourt House

$Galerie CAVA Gallery (Centre d'arts visuels de l'Alberta), Les rencontres improbables \ Unlikely Encounters$

Site #17: Galerie CAVA Gallery (Centre d'arts visuels de l'Alberta)

Les rencontres improbables \ Unlikely Encounters by François Michaud

Collins Studio Gallery, Scapes and Shapes at The Works

Site #19: Collins Studio Gallery

Scapes and Shapes at the Worksby Collins Studio Gallery

Collins Studio Gallery, Experimental New Electronic Live Music

Site #19: Collins Studio Gallery

Experimental New Electronic Live Music by Collins Studio Gallery

Collins Studio Gallery, Movie Night with Friends of Collins Studio Gallery

Site #19: Collins Studio Gallery

Movie Night with Friends of Collins Studio Galleryby Collins Studio Gallery

Collins Studio Gallery, Friends of Collins Studio Gallery Summer ’26 Retail Show and Sale

Site #19: Collins Studio Gallery

Friends of Collins Studio Gallery Summer ’26 Retail Show and Sale by Collins Studio Gallery

Site #12: Alberta Craft Council

ENVIRON curated by Alberta Craft Council

Alberta Craft Council Gallery, The World of the Watchers

Site #11: Alberta Craft Council

The World of the Watchers curated by Stefanie Smith

Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts, Ukrainian Vintage Fair

Site #14: Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts

Ukrainian Vintage Fairby Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts

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THE WORKS STREET STAGE

STREET STAGE & ARTIST ACTIVATIONS

SAT. JUNE 20, 2026

12:15PM & 1:45PM – Erin Dawn and The Daybreakers
3:15PM – Paul Jensen
4:45PM – The Vox Collective
6:00PM – Barry Westerlund
7:15PM & 8:30PM – The Tsunami Brothers

SUN. JUNE 21, 2026

12:15PM – Debbie Houle
1:45PM & 3:15PM – Jay Gilday
4:45PM & 6:00PM – Jimmy Guiboche Trio
7:15PM & 8:30PM – Donita Large

*National Indigenous Peoples Day programming , presented in partnership with the City of Edmonton and funded by the Government of Canada

MON. JUNE 22, 2026

12:15PM –Krista Hartman
1:45PM - Laurelle K
3:15PM – Francis Kavanagh
4:45PM & 6:00PM - Mike Crampton and The Most Humble
7:15PM - Tayler Grace
8:30PM - Kaylin Kowalyshyn

TUES. JUNE 23, 2026

12:15PM & 1:45PM – Jenny Allen
3:15PM - Bill Werthmann
4:45PM & 6:00PM – Erin Dawn and The Daybreakers
7:15PM - Barry Westerlund
8:30PM - Bill Werthmann

WED. JUNE 24, 2026

12:15PM & 1:45PM - Paul Cournoyer
3:15PM - Addison Wall
4:45PM & 6:00PM – Alexanne Fillion
7:15PM & 8:30PM – Christian de la Luna

THURS. JUNE 25, 2026

12:15PM - Lori Reid
1:45PM – Bramwell Park
3:15PM – Kaylin Kowalyshin
4:45PM - Mya Hill
6:00PM – Ken Stead
7:15PM - Ali and the MixTakes

FRI. JUNE 26, 2026

12:15PM - James Murdoch
1:45PM – Laurelle K
3:15PM – Mya Hill
4:30PM - Ellie Heath
6:00PM - Dwayne Dueck
7:15PM & 8:30PM – Brother Ray Lemelin and the Matinee Kings

SAT. JUNE 27, 2026

12:15PM - Dave Babcok
1:30PM - Maria Manna
3:00PM - Pure Octane
4:45PM - Echo Ensemble
6:00PM - Alexa Leon
7:15PM & 8:30PM– Love Empire

SUN. JUNE 28, 2026

12:15PM – Lori Reid
1:45PM – Carrie Day
3:15PM – Cory Danyluk
4:45PM & 6:00PM – Ukeclectics
7:15PM & 8:30PM – Samantha King

MON. JUNE 29, 2026

12:15PM – Lindsey Walker
1:45PM & 3:15pm – Kat Kadoski
4:45PM – Carrie Day
6:00PM & 7:15PM – Lucas Bellous Trio
8:30PM – Paul Bellows

TUES. JUNE 30, 2026

12:15PM & 1:45PM – Ryan Davidson
3:15PM & 4:45PM – Kat Kadoski
6:00PM – The Uncas
7:15PM & 8:30PM – Mr. Relaxer

WED. JULY 1, 2026

12:15PM & 1:45PM – Gateway Big Band
3:15PM – Tommy Charles and Kaylin Kowalyshyn
4:45PM – Ann Vriend
6:00PM – Lindsey Walker
7:15PM – The Uncas
8:30PM – Funk the Matriarchy

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NEWS & STORIES

Thank You to our Festival Supporters

As The Works Art & Design Festival comes to a close, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped make this year's festival possible. We are deeply grateful to our funders, sponsors, partners, artists, volunteers, staff, vendors, and every visitor who joined us. Your support makes this festival possible.

Thank You, Amber Rooke!

Amber has let us know that this will be her last festival season. Her leadership and commitment has had a lasting impact on both The Works and Edmonton’s arts community, and we’re incredibly grateful for all that Amber has contributed to The Works Art & Design Festival.

Frequently Asked Questions

Festival FAQ

The Works Art & Design Festival 2026, June 20 - July 1, 2026. Churchill Square and other satellite downtown locations.

NOTICE: Traffic and Road Closures

Please be aware of festival set-up and take-down schedules, as well as ongoing civic projects and road closures that may affect access and transit in the area.