Edmonton

Edmonton Poetry Festival returns this April for National Poetry Month with bold new collaborations and city-wide activations. For its 21st year, the festival will transform Edmonton into a vibrant hub of language, music, and community. From LRT stations to art galleries, performance stages to unexpected public spaces, the month-long festival invites audiences to experience poetry in new ways.

Position:  Artistic Director (full-time)

Compensation: $54,000 annually plus benefits. 

Start date:  July 1, 2026 or as soon as practical

Reports:  To the Board of Directors

Location: Edmonton, Alberta

Closing date: April 14, 2026 

Interviews: weeks of April 27th & May 4th

Discover the beauty of florals in this Watercolour Flower Workshop instructed by Patricia Farrar. In this hands-on session, Patricia will guide participants through the expressive process of painting flowers in watercolour. Learn how to create soft washes, layer colour with intention, and capture the natural movement and detail of petals and leaves using approachable techniques.

Perfect for beginners and those looking to refine their skills, this workshop offers a relaxed and inspiring space to explore creativity and leave with out blooming watercolour piece.

10:00 am-11:30 am; April 18 | The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse (9351 - 118 Ave)
FREE (Drop-In)

Art Hives are a global movement that create free community studios where anyone is welcome to be an artist. Drop by, discover materials, and create something unique to you at the Carrot! 

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm: April 9 | The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse (9351 - 118 Ave)
FREE (Drop-in)

BYOY (Bring your own yarn!) and needles and join a fibre arts circle to share ideas, patterns, and chat over coffee while working on your latest project! All skill levels (including newbies!) welcome.

April 4: Family Dip-Dye Easter Eggs

Session Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Only 30 spots for each time slot!

Price: $10 per person / $32 per family of 4 | Age: All ages welcome

April 2: Flower Sketching Workshop
Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Spring Break is almost here! Beat boredom and learn to draw tulips with local artist Edwin Aquino. Discover the secrets to sketching beautiful flowers. Let your creativity blossom!

The Carrot Friday Nite Live presents Sam Steffen – March 27