Call For Artists, Knowledge Keepers, Storytellers, Educators, and Performers
The 2025 ATC Cultural Festival invites Cree, Dene, and Métis Artists and Knowledge Keepers (storytellers, educators, performers) to provide workshops and teachings to Indigenous community members, elementary students, and the public during the Festival.
The ATC Cultural Festival is a 4-day Festival that is open to the public, bringing communities together, creating opportunities for teachings and learnings, and providing hands-on experiences that inspire, heal, and revitalize Indigenous culture.
Artist & Knowledge Keeper Fees and Reimbursements
ATC, working with Arts Council Wood Buffalo, will follow the CARFAC Recommended Fee Schedule to pay Artists and Knowledge Keepers for their services at the ATC Cultural Festival.
Artists and Knowledge Keepers are paid for their time at the Festival; teaching, demonstrating, presenting, etc.
Supplies needed for workshops, demonstrations, etc., are a separate cost from the Artist and Knowledge Keeper fee.
Support for travel and accommodation for Artists and Knowledge Keepers joining the Festival from outside the Wood Buffalo region is limited and will be considered case-by-case with prospective artists.
The application deadline is Tuesday, April 15, 2025, by 11:59 pm MT.
Apply as an Artist.
Lead a group of eager people who want to learn the skills to create Indigenous artwork. Inspire them by guiding them through your process.
Apply as a Knowledge Keeper.
Storytellers, educators, performers and knowledge keepers share your cultural knowledge with captive audiences.
QUESTIONS?
Contact the Festival Team at festival@atcfn.ca and 780-792-9885