ArtsCommon 118 creative hub closer to reality after acquiring land in Alberta Avenue
ArtsCommon 118 is designed to be a home for artists not just to collaborate and perform, but also live in the Alberta Avenue neighbourhood.
The Alberta Avenue neighbourhood in Edmonton is moving closer to having its own community arts hub. ArtsCommon 118, a project that has faced numerous setbacks over the past two decades, has recently acquired the necessary land. Executive Director Christy Morin of Arts on the Ave expressed enthusiasm, stating that the hub will serve as a vital space for artists to collaborate, perform, live, and showcase their work.
Kaida Kobylka, a multimedia artist, emphasized the significance of a permanent home for artists to connect and create together. The multi-use arts hub is planned to be built at 9131 118 Ave., on a vacant lot that has been empty for years. Despite previous roadblocks at City Hall, Edmonton's support appears to be stronger this time around.
The project's cost is $10.4 million, with the City of Edmonton committing $3.3 million, leaving Arts on the Ave to raise the remaining $7.1 million. Ward Metis councillor Ashley Salvador expressed optimism, noting that provincial and federal partners may also contribute to the funding. Once ground is broken, construction is estimated to take two-and-a-half years.
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