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Join us for a drop in hand drumming circle at the Carrot and learn about the tradition of indigenous drumming from Terry & Christine. One brewed coffee and one slice of carrot cake are inlcuded. All are welcome! *Drums provided
The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse (9351 118 Ave NW)
We're delighted to announce that the winner of the Deep Freeze: A Byzantine Winter Festival 50/50 Raffle has been chosen! A huge congratulations to Kaylen for clinching the grand prize!
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all participants who purchased tickets and supported our cause. Your generous contributions have made a significant impact, enabling us to continue our charitable efforts and enrich our community.
Grab your tickets and help support the festival with a chance to win the jackpot!
Get your toques ready! The first festival of the new year, Arts on the Ave is proud to announce that Deep Freeze: A Byzantine Winter Festival is back on Alberta Avenue on January 20 & 21, 2024. With the spirit of Deep Freeze Festivals past, celebrate the Old New Year as the French, Ukrainian and Indigenous cultures collide together in art, music, dance, stories, ice carvings, food, and more.
Want to get involved? Deep Freeze is currently accepting applications for Cozy Lamppost Quest Participants, Street Hockey Participants, and volunteers!
Deep Freeze is currently seeking volunteers to help make the festival magic happen. Positions are available for many different skills, interests, and abilities. Come work with marvelous people on fun teams, get a sweet festival toque and other fabulous perks!
Want to know more about volunteering? Sign up for our next Volunteer Party on January 7!
A festival favourite - the 24 Hour Lamppost Cozy Quest returns! Test your imagination and street art installation skills for a chance to win cash prizes. 'Spin us a yarn' and create engaging, whimsical and vibrant imaginary characters in the theme of 'Under the Toadstools' along 118th Avenue to delight festival visitors young and old.
Applications accepted until January 12.
Attention all chefs and lovers of food! Show off your kitchen skills by making perogies and/or tourtiere. Do you think you have the best recipe in Edmonton? Prove it!
Applications will be accepted no later than January 17 at 4 pm.
About Arts on the Ave
Arts on the Ave Edmonton Society is a registered non-profit, charity organization engaged in developing 118th Avenue (75 – 106 Streets) into a community arts district.
The organization is engaged with the city and dedicated to the community through the cultivation of positive urban renewal. It is through culture-led urban regeneration initiatives, a vision of creative spaces and place-making that these art-infused communities have begun to flourish and provide a safe, nurturing environment for artists to thrive.
For more information about Arts on the Ave, visit artsontheave.org.
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Deep Freeze 50/50 draws and supporting the festival!
In-Person 50/50
Winning ticket number: 04957593
Online 50/50
Winning ticket number: 141298
*Winners have been notified.*
Grab your tickets and help support the festival with a chance to win the jackpot!
Get your toques ready! The first festival of the new year, Arts on the Ave is proud to announce that Deep Freeze: A Byzantine Winter Festival is back on Alberta Avenue on January 21 & 22, 2023. With the spirit of Deep Freeze Festivals past, celebrate the Old New Year as the French, Ukrainian and Indigenous cultures collide together in art, music, dance, stories, ice carvings, food, and more.
Want to get involved? Deep Freeze is currently accepting applications for performers, artisans, aspiring chefs and volunteers!
Deep Freeze is currently seeking volunteers to help make the festival magic happen. Positions are available for many different skills, interests, and abilities. Come work with marvelous people on fun teams, get a sweet festival toque and other fabulous perks!
Want to know more about volunteering? Sign up for our next Volunteer Party on December 30th.
Share your passion with the Deep Freeze audience. Deep Freeze is currently accepting applications for all types of performers.
Applications will be accepted until December 10.
Share and sell your artwork at Deep Freeze. Deep Freeze is currently looking for artists to display and sell their work at the weekend Deep Freeze gallery. All work must be original, no prints or reproductions.
Applications will be accepted until December 10.
Deep Freeze is looking for artisan and prepared food vendors. Artisans run their table, selling their art/craft. Mediums may include but are not limited to: paintings, mixed media, digital arts, sculptures, drawings, handmade skin and beauty products (Gov. approved), caricatures and portrait drawings, fibre arts, photography, pottery, silversmith, jewelry, textiles, glass, printmaking, up-cycled vintage and hand-made clothing.
Applications are open until December 10.
A festival favourite - the 24 Hour Lamppost Cozy Challenge returns! Test your imagination and street art installation skills for a chance to win cash prizes. 'Spin us a yarn' and create engaging, whimsical and vibrant imaginary characters in the theme of 'Enchanted Forest' along 118th Avenue to delight festival visitors young and old.
Applications accepted until December 8.
Attention all chefs and lovers of food! Show off your kitchen skills by making perogies and/or tourtiere. Do you think you have the best recipe in Edmonton? Prove it!
Applications will be accepted no later than January 17 at 4 pm.
About Arts on the Ave
Arts on the Ave Edmonton Society is a registered non-profit, charity organization engaged in developing 118th Avenue (75 – 106 Streets) into a community arts district.
The organization is engaged with the city and dedicated to the community through the cultivation of positive urban renewal. It is through culture-led urban regeneration initiatives, a vision of creative spaces and place-making that these art-infused communities have begun to flourish and provide a safe, nurturing environment for artists to thrive.
For more information about Arts on the Ave, visit artsontheave.org.
Arts on the Ave commissioned lantern artist, GABS, to create Ren the Woolly Mammoth for the 2022 Deep Freeze Byzantine Winter Festival in Borden Park. Ren the woolly mammoth was a vision of the Deep Freeze Festival team to bring light and joy to a city feeling isolated during a pandemic and in one of the longest and coldest months of the year…
