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.
It’s been a historic chapter for Common Ground Arts Society. Today, we announce the start of a new one. Since 2020, we’ve: Launched RISER Edmonton, our producer training program which has launched 16 new indie productions which have gone to several post-RISER engagements and award nominations; Expanded our Found Festival… Read More
Since 2021, RISER has supported 13 new performance projects in productions, readings, and development workshops. Now, we’re excited to announce our newest cohort of artists participating in partnership with Edmonton Fringe Theatre, and Theatre Outré! Artists will develop their projects over two years, with a work-in-progress showing at… Read More
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