+ WHAT IS THE WORKS ART & DESIGN FESTIVAL?

The Works Art & Design Festival is an annual festival that takes place over 13 days, always including Canada Day, in downtown Edmonton. The focus of this festival is to provide a place for everyone to connect with art and design in their own back yard. Through visual art exhibits, performance art, all-ages art making, and live stage scheduling, everyone can find something to enjoy.

The Festival welcomes everyone, so there is something for any age and all levels of training in art. We are also proud to welcome your furry family members, as Capital Plaza and our All-Ages Patio is pet friendly.

+ WHERE/WHEN IS THE FESTIVAL?

This year’s festival will take place at Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton, Alberta. The Works Art & Design Festival runs from July 7 - July 16, 2023

+ HOW DO I GET THERE?

Churchill Square is easily accessible by LRT or bus. There is also paid parking at various lots and streets surrounding the area. The site is accessible by bike, skateboard, and roller blades, however we ask that you refrain from using those on the site.

PUBLIC TRANSIT

• LRT Capital/Metro - Get off at Churchill Station
• Buses - The following bus lines stop near Churchill Square: 120X, 130X, 150X, 5, 510X, 9, 900X.

Visit the ETS trip planner for more information about Edmonton’s bus routes and schedules.

PARKING LOTS

• City Hall Underground Parkade, 10248 99 St NW
• Edmonton Public Library Parkade, 10172 100 St NW
• Edmonton City Centre Parkade, 10020 102A Ave NW
• Enterprise Square Parking, 10150 102 St NW #10180
• Manulife Place Standard Parking, 10180 101 St NW #3190

+ HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

We are proud to announce that The Works Art & Design Festival is, and has always been, completely free to the public!

The Works is a non-profit organization, so if you would like to lend your support, we gladly accept donations! These donations help fund not only the Festival, but our community education events, and our Internship program. A donation may be financial, material, or by volunteering your time to help make the Festival run. Every donation counts and we greatly appreciate any contribution!

+ HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED?

There are so many ways to get involved with The Works Art & Design Festival! Some of them include:

• Visiting the Festival!
• Attending off-season events and shows
• Signing-up for our newsletter
• Entering the Festival as an artist through our Call to Enter
• Applying to be an Art Market or Food Street vendor
• Volunteering with the Festival
• Becoming a donor and investing in The Works
• Applying for our Works to Work Internship Program
• Following us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram

and many more!