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Following an extensive search, the Common Ground Arts Society Board of Directors is proud to introduce our Incoming Managing Producer: Rainier Pearl-Styles. “The Common Ground board is very excited to welcome Rainier to the organization as the Incoming Managing Producer,” says Board President Ainsley Hillyard. “Rainier brings an incredible amount… 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

Two arts organizations are teaming up for one art-filled night supporting hundreds of Edmonton artists! Common Ground Arts Society and Latitude 53 present Trash & Treasure: A Thrift Gala. Tickets & More Info All proceeds and donations gathered through this event page and fundraiser will be shared between … Read More

Buckle up for some grand digital adventures! In collaboration with Story City, the City of Edmonton Downtown Vibrancy Fund, and the City of Calgary Downtown Strategy, we’re producing 12 brand new storytelling experiences that invite you to explore your city. IN EDMONTON: We are commissioning 7 local writers, 4-7 visual… Read More

The staff and board of Common Ground Arts Society couldn’t be more excited to share the appointment of the incredible Whittyn Jason (they/them) as the next Festival Director of Edmonton’s celebration of art in unexpected places.Whittyn will begin their role this month as co-curator of the 2022 Festival alongside long-time… Read More