The Whyte Avenue Art Walk

09/29/2026

Throwing it back one last time to this year’s Whyte Avenue Art Walk 🤩🖌️ Though it was a bit stormier than we anticipated, it was a phenomenal success nonetheless. Even though you’ll have to wait a few more months for Art Walk 2027, Activate Arts Alberta isn’t going anywhere!

Stay tuned for information on where we’ll be over the winter to experience more of our fantastic programming!

Art Walk 2027 will be back July 9 – 11 🎨

09/28/2026

You know about the Whyte Avenue Art Walk. You may have heard about Chiseled. But did you know that they are produced by the same company? And that we do even more exciting events and programming?

Hello 👋 We are Activate Arts Alberta—a non-profit arts organization that strives to bring beauty, art, and inspiration to communities. We are the producers of the Whyte Avenue Art Walk, Chiseled (Edmonton’s Ice Carving Exhibition), and we also offer a number of services for winter activations like ice slides, mazes, and sculptures, as well as activities and programming across Alberta.

We were formerly the Ice On Whyte Festival Society, however in 2022 we recognized the need for a name that better reflected our evolving mission. Thus, we rebranded as Activate Arts Alberta—a name we felt encapsulated our broader reach, dynamic programming, and commitment to fostering year-round visual arts activations.

With a deep appreciation for advancing public appreciation of the arts, we strive to create outdoor spaces where creativity thrives, and winter is embraced!

09/24/2026

Hey Art Walk artists, visitors, and supporters! With over 30 years of being Alberta’s oldest and largest non-juried visual arts festival, we are so grateful for the support over the years.

But did you know that in 2021, Activate Arts Alberta graciously took over the management of the Whyte Avenue Art Walk from the lovely owners of The Paint Spot? We thought we would share a little more about ourselves.

Hello 👋 We are Activate Arts Alberta—a non-profit arts organization that strives to bring beauty, art, and inspiration to communities. Along with the Whyte Avenue Art Walk, we are also the producers of Chiseled—Edmonton’s Ice Carving Exhibition which happens in January in the Ice District.

While we’re not busy planning and organizing this fantastic event, we are building enormous ice slides, intricate snow mazes, and designing ice and snow sculptures. You can see our programming and installations all across Alberta all winter long!

For more information about what we do and where we’ll be, make sure to follow our Instagram () and pages, and check our website (www.activateartsab.ca) for more happenings!

08/26/2026

We wanted to take a moment to thank our incredible sponsors, media partners, and partners. Having local organizations and businesses that support visual art and artists at events like the Whyte Avenue Art Walk is so important. Without your generous contributions, support, and dedication, this event would not be possible.

As summer slowly winds down, and we wrap up the Art Walk season, we are reminded why we do what we do—and our wonderful sponsors and partners remain a part of that reason. Thank you for helping to make the Art Walk an ongoing success. We look forward to doing it again next year!

Mark your calendars: the 32nd annual Whyte Avenue Art Walk will take place July 9 – 11, 2027!

08/19/2026

Dogs of Art Walk!

07/17/2026

07/16/2026

From underwater seahorses to Miami beaches. The SouthBARK Mural Jam spray painted murals.

Featured work by and painted during Yeg Art Walk.

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07/14/2026

Today's the last day to vote for the People's choice! The winners will be featured at the Art Gallery of Alberta!

07/12/2026

On The Spot Pop Ups is running a market alongside the Art Walk, located at the parking lot across from McIntyre Park! If you're looking for a little extra, it's the place to be.
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Whyte Avenue Art Walk runs until 5pm today!

07/12/2026

There is a Sculpture Show and Sale at the Varscona Theatre during Art Walk! Drop by just across from the Old Strathcona Farmers' Market.
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Whyte Avenue Art Walk runs until 5pm today!