3-Month Studio Residency
Independent Studio Program
Full studio access, a $3,000 production stipend, and a public showing at the end of the residency. Open to visual artists at any career stage.
Edmonton, Alberta · Est. 2016
Art is how we find each other.
And
ourselves.
Lantern Arts Collective offers free and low-barrier arts programming for people who have been told the arts aren't for them. Studio access, mentorship, murals, and more — for everyone, always.
What We Do
Programs That Open
Doors, Not Gatekeep.
No auditions. No prerequisites. No wrong answers. If you want to make something, Lantern is for you.
Open Studio
Free Expression Studio
Drop-in studio access every day of the week. All materials provided. Painting, drawing, printmaking, collage — bring your ideas and take your time.
Free · Drop-in · All ages
Public Art
Public Mural Program
We design and paint large-format murals on Edmonton buildings — with and by community members. 45 murals across 12 neighbourhoods since 2016.
Community-designed · Paid artist participationFrom Our Community
Who We Are
Art is a Right,
Not a Privilege.
Lantern Arts Collective was founded in 2016 by a group of Edmonton artists who believed that arts access was deeply unequal — and that they could do something about it. We started with a borrowed studio and a single open-door policy: anyone who wants to make art can come in.
Today we run four core programs, maintain a 3,500 sq ft community studio in the McCauley neighbourhood, and pay all participating artists fairly — because we believe that artists should be compensated for their work, especially when they're giving back to their communities.
Support Our Work800+
participants in programs per year
45
public murals across Edmonton
12
artist residencies each year
9 Yrs
of open-door arts access in Edmonton
Upcoming Events
Apr
12
Open Studio Drop-In — Saturday Edition
Lantern Arts Studio, 9212 109 Ave NW · 10 am – 4 pm
Apr
19
Printmaking for Beginners Workshop
Lantern Arts Studio · 1 – 4 pm · Limited to 12 participants
May
3
Youth Mentorship Cohort 8 Showcase
Art Gallery of Alberta (partner venue) · Opening reception, 7 pm
May
17
McCauley Mural Unveiling — "Roots and Routes"
108 Ave & 95 St NW · Ceremony at noon · All welcome
Jun
7
Annual Community Art Auction & Fundraiser
The Bel Air Bingo Building · 6 pm – 10 pm · Tickets $25
Artist Residencies
Space to Make.
Time to Grow.
Twelve residencies per year. All residencies are paid. Priority for artists from underrepresented communities.
Community-Embedded
Neighbourhood Artist in Residence
Work within a specific Edmonton neighbourhood for six months, developing public projects with and for the community. Paid at Edmonton artist rate.
Elders Program
Traditional Arts Keeper Residency
Year-round engagement for Indigenous elders to share traditional art, craft, and storytelling with the Lantern community and the broader public.
Help Us Keep
the Door Open.
Lantern Arts runs entirely on community generosity and public grants. Your donation goes directly to artist stipends, free materials, and studio costs. Tax receipts issued via CanadaHelps.
Donate to Lantern ArtsMonthly Giving
Even $10/month keeps a studio open for a week. Recurring gifts are the backbone of our operating budget.
Volunteer with Us
Studio assistants, event help, and grant writing. volunteer@lanternarts.ca
Corporate Support & Sponsorship
Residency sponsorships, event presenting, and mural partnerships available. Get in touch