Alberta Culture Days is a month long festival held province-wide featuring interactive activities, artisan demonstrations, live performances, workshops and more. The festival aims to engage Albertans while celebrating the cultural diversity and creativity that makes our province unique. With multiple community groups and organizations participating in this celebration, there is sure to be something for everyone.
Each year, thousands of Albertans discover, experience and celebrate our unique blend of peoples, passions and the importance of arts and culture to a healthy and vibrant Alberta. Grande Prairie has been celebrating for over 15 years in this exciting festival of the arts. Come celebrate with us from September 1st – 30th!
Art Squared September 4th-30th
Art Squared celebrating the 30th anniversary of The Centre for Creative Arts. 30+ Local artists are donating their masterpieces for an auction.
Join us Friday September 4th for the opening reception in our Main Gallery. A Selection of free refreshments and nibbles provided along with a cash bar. Meet the local artists and view their works. Pieces are then avaiable for bids until Noon on Wednesday September 30th. Bids can be made in person, on line or over the phone.
Visit again for our closing reception in the evening of Wednesday September 30th.
Art Squared Junior September 4th to 30th
Running along side our traditional Art Squared event is Art Squared Junior. Open to young artists from the ages of 13 to 18. Their masterworks will be displayed in our Wall Gallery and will also be available on Auction until the 30th.
Creative Corner Festival 2026 Saturday September 26th
Street Chalk Art Competition – Arts and Crafts Sale – Yard Sale – and more!
Battle of the Brushes! Fundraiser Friday September 18th
Watch 24 artists battle to the death…. well not really. 2-4 artists go head to head in 20 minute rounds to paint their best masterpiece. The crowd then votes and the winner moves on to the next round. Audience donations can be made to make each round even more challenging. Top winners walk home with some premium art supplies. All works will be auctioned off as part of our fundraiser. Cash bar and free finger food.
Artist entry fee $15.00 (limited to 24 participants, register and pay to reserve your spot)
Spectator tickets $20.00 (while supplies last, tickets go on sale Thursday July 30, 2026)
Come in to the Centre today to sign up or to get your tickets. Space is limited
Artventure by Car and Foot Saturday September 19th
$75.00 per vehicle, includes $10.00 food truck voucher. $1000 dollars in cash and prizes.
-Compete against other families and groups in their vehicles. Travel around Grande Prairie for a 3 hour artventure guided by our clues and take a selfie in front of art installations and participating businesses. Each correct selfie gets your team points. Most points wins! One thousand dollars in cash and prizes to be awarded. A fun way to spend rolling and strolling around Grande Prairie. Come to the finish line party with food trucks and prizes!
Prizes for First place, Second place, Third place and Best mileage.
Registration will begin mid August, spaces are limited.
Art Squared Closing Reception Wednesday September 30th
-Close out Culture Days with an evening of Art and refreshments in our Gallery.