The Works Art and Design Festival returns for its 40th anniversary

An art installation at the Works Art and Design Festival in Edmonton on June 23, 2025. (CTV News Edmonton)

For the next 11 days, more than 100 artists will transform indoor and outdoor spaces around Edmonton into galleries as a celebration of design and creativity.

Each artist will create vibrant, colourful and interactive art exhibits that will be on display at Churchill Square and surrounding areas.

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“You’re going to see a lot of tree sculptures, some flower sculptures, some garden pieces and a lot of very nature-influenced work,” said Amber Rooke, the festival’s executive artistic director.

The festival has partnered with more than 18 galleries, venues and events including the Ortona Diaspora group exhibition, Co*Lab and SNAP.

This year features returning artwork and the addition of 13 new projects. Exhibits are intended to engage people’s senses, including sight, sound and smell.

The festival will also host food and art venders, exhibitions of all sizes, interactive workshops and live music performances.

The event is free and it runs until Canada Day.