The City Arts Centre in Edmonton, Alberta Canada allows for those that live and visit the Edmonton area to come and enjoy several forms of the arts.& Guests are welcomed to enjoy a range of activities including crafts, hobbies, and community events. The location was first established in 1973 and has been an important part of the city in the years since.
Many of the activities available to the residence of Edmonton must be booked in advance. This includes a range of craft and hobby programs where anyone can take the time to learn something new. Most of the programs offered allow for an introductory level and then advanced classes are also available. In addition, there are visual and performing arts groups within the City Arts Centre that also provide services to the community, such as seasonal shows, concerts and much more.
This welcoming and open centre is one that visitors are encouraged to join, though rates for non members are also available. Each program has its own time of running, and a schedule of events can be used in advance to book your place in the program. The location itself features two specialized studio locations. One is used for pottery and the other is used for silver smith work. There are also several general purpose rooms that are available to the public as well as for the various programs used.
To get started, visitors should contact the City Arts Centre and enroll in the programs of their choice. These programs change every season.