What is Common Ground?

At Common Ground Arts Society, we champion inclusivity and dismantle barriers to Edmonton’s arts work through inventive development, mentorships, and presentation opportunities that incite positive change.

We envision a flourishing arts ecosystem where historical barriers and exclusions are replaced with a diverse artistic landscape, fostering a community that thrives on creative risk and ambitious storytelling.

🚨 We can access $5,000.00 in matching funds from the Government of Alberta with your support until June 10, 2025! 🚨
Check out our CG Prairie Mainstage campaign here.

Common Ground News

RISER

Announcing the Artists of RISER 2025-2026

Aug 20, 2024

Since 2021, RISER has supported 13 new performance projects in productions, readings, and development workshops. Now, we’re excited to announce our first cohort of artists participating in our brand new two-year model in partnership with Fringe Theatre, Azimuth Theatre’s Expanse Festival, and Skirtsafire! Artists will develop their projects over two… Read More

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2025 Season Announcement

Apr 18, 2025

Common Ground Arts has been growing new projects and programs for nearly 15 years. We’ve been hinting at some big news coming in 2025, and today we get to share it: Our first full presenting season, packed with two festivals and three mainstage productions. Join us this year for…… Read More

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Brick Shithouse – Found Q&A

Jun 29, 2024

Hey Foundsters! As the opening of Found Fest get closer, we’re taking a closer look at some of the projects in our lineup and what they’re all about! About Brick Shithouse: Influencers are millionaires and inflation is on the rise: so, seven best friends/worst enemies are anonymously livestreaming their… Read More