We are pleased to announce Wordshop, a new program that can bring the magic of stories and books to your students!
Wordshop will offer 14 Edmonton schools, libraries or youth service groups a day of writing or illustrating workshops with two Albertan professional literary artists (working separately) between September 1 and December 21, 2026. Thanks to support from the Edmonton Arts Council’s Connections and Exchanges grant, this program is offered at no cost to the hosting group.
Interested hosts apply via short google form by June 18. Winners will be notified by email or phone by June 24. Detailed arrangements can be made immediately or upon resumption of school operational days in the fall.
Apply here!
Rules:
- All K-12 schools (public, separate, charter, etc.), libraries, and youth service groups in the City of Edmonton are eligible to apply to become a Wordshop host.
- Applicants are eligible to be awarded one Wordshop spot.
- Applicants acknowledge that the selected hosts will be contacted by telephone or email and may be announced on the YABS website, Facebook page, and Instagram account.
- Successful applicants will be notified by June 24, 2026.
- Successful applicants will receive one full day (four hours maximum) of writing workshops with each of two different YABS touring artists. YABS will cover the artist fees and travel costs.
- Hosts will select their preferred visiting artists from the YABS member roster and will work with YABS to schedule the visits before December 31, 2026. Artist visit bookings must follow the typical policies and procedures for YABS bookings.
- Sessions must be accepted as awarded and may not be redeemed for cash value.
- The decision of the judges is final.
