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Site #4: Stanley A. Milner EPL

In Pieces by Twinkle Banerjee

Site #4: Stanley A. Milner EPL

Not Alone as Such by Diana Ohiozebau

Site #4: Stanley A. Milner EPL

Phéran Explorations by Seema Malik Kachroo

Site: 104 St. Alley of Light

STATES OF MIND by Michelle Neilson

Site #5: 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 CAUTIONby 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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…and the virus made everything a bit strange by Keith Turnbull

March 6, 2026–June 15, 2026
The Westin Edmonton (10135 100 St NW, Edmonton)

Keith Turnbull’s series of “Mixed Up Animals” was created during the lockdown months of 2020, while unable to make figurative work without live models. His hybrid creatures offer a perspective on the strangeness of living through the pandemic and continue to represent the uncertain times we are living in now.

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Experience Art & Design IRL on Churchill Square

The Works Art & Design Festival is June 20 – July 1, 2026

Edmonton, Alberta – The Works Art & Design Festival returns from June 20 to July 1, 2026. This year’s festival theme began with a simple but layered phrase that isn’t quite a question: Are You Here

Tamara: Works2Work Intern & Dean’s Medalist!

Works2Work Curatorial Intern, Tamara, recently graduated from MacEwan University’s Arts and Cultural Management Diploma program and was awarded the Dean’s Medal.

Defying Categorization: The Layered Impressions of Bark

On display at The Westin Hotel in The Works Art and Design Festival this year, mixed media sculpture artist Dustin Coulson’s series Of Bark & Bane examines the adverse impact of human society upon the natural environment as well as the shifting and, at times, contentious relationship that exists between them.

Human Connections Beyond Boundaries by Yang Lim

In the current global climate, debilitating forms of conflict and violence—stoked by cultural differences, economic disparities, regional tensions, and scarcity of resources—continue to impact communities around the world. Amidst these entrenched divisions, it can be challenging to maintain a sense of hope for the future. Bushra Yousaf’s intimate series of portrait paintings evoke optimism and encourage self-reflection by reminding us of our common humanity.

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Experience Art & Design IRL on Churchill Square

The Works Art & Design Festival is June 20 – July 1, 2026

Tamara: Works2Work Intern & Dean’s Medalist!

Works2Work Curatorial Intern, Tamara, recently graduated from MacEwan University’s Arts and Cultural Management Diploma program and was awarded the Dean’s Medal.

Hidden Treasures: The Intriguing World of Mycology

“Mycologists aren’t sure how many species of fungi there are, estimating diversity somewhere between 2 and 1 million. Only 150,000 species are formally described; Most people can maybe name a handful. How many do you know?”

Multi-Sensory Experiential Art

If people were asked about where one can go to see visual art and what that experience would be like, conventional impressions that may come to mind would be dedicated art spaces where people can visit and look at the art—where the experience maintains a separation between the viewer and the artwork.

Defying Categorization: The Layered Impressions of Bark

Day in the Life of an Intern

When you are part of the Works2Work internship, your day-to-day tasks can look quite a bit different depending on which stream of the program you are in. From production to volunteer to marketing to curatorial, each team plays a critical role in putting on the Works Art and Design Festival every year. The experience is a valuable mix of hands-on work and classroom learning (Works2Work sessions) that gives participants a wealth of professional experience. While teams each have their own responsibilities, there is often collaboration between departments when extra support or expertise is needed.

A special announcement from The President

On Behalf of The Works International Visual Arts Society, its Board, staff, and volunteers, we are pleased to announce the awarding of an Honorary Doctorate Degree to Linda Wedman, our COO, at the MacEwan University Convocation ceremony on Thursday, June 19.

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.

The Works Celebrates 40 Years of Visual Art in the Heart of Edmonton with Ground Works

Edmonton, Alberta – The Works Art & Design Festival is returning to Edmonton’s Churchill Square. Over 11 days, the heart of the City will come alive as more than 100 visual artists transform indoor and outdoor places into vibrant, interactive art spaces.

We are seeking volunteers to support The Works!

Join North America's largest free outdoor art and design festival! Volunteers are at the heart of The Works, helping make art accessible and creating an unforgettable experience for all. With opportunities ranging from exhibit attendants to tour guides, there’s a role for everyone.

FESTIVAL EXHIBITS

In Pieces by Twinkle Banerjee

Not Alone as Such by Diana Ohiozebau

Phéran Explorations by Seema Malik Kachroo

STATES OF MIND by Michelle Neilson

Essences of the Wild by Doris Charest

SUPERGARDEN by Jill Stanton

Canopy by Jonathan Monfries

Beastly Two-Eyed Festival See-er by Clinton Minault

Belly of the Bull by Clinton Minault

The Shells Left Behind – Abandoned Houses in Edmontonby Kay Peters

âmô by Clinton Minault

Into the light air atoms of dreams by Instant Places

Mosaic of Being by Leila Zolfalipour

Technicolour DreamCloth by Mika Haykowsky and Breanna Barrington

Past to Present: Here to Stay by Jared Quinney

Uncovered by David Shkolny

Pluriversal Entanglements by Adolfo Ruiz

Home: The Spaces That Makes Us by Maria Shironoshita

Anonymous Edmontonians by Jared Epp

Resonate Scaleby Darren Kooyman

Jiā yóu!: PROCEED WITH CAUTIONby Kev Liang

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

Continuum of Being by Jan Novotny

Crown of Fire by Arcana Shanks

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