This project will rehabilitate City Arts Centre so users can continue learning, exploring and discovering their creativity.
About the Project
City Arts Centre opened in 1979 and is a City of Edmonton facility that offers arts programming to Edmontonians. Many of City Arts Centre’s building systems have reached the end of their lifecycle and require rehabilitation or replacement.
The City Arts Centre Rehabilitation Project will rehabilitate parts of the building and site. The project involves hazardous materials abatement, life safety system upgrades and sidewalk repairs, as well as replacement of the building envelope, building systems and some interior finishes. This project will repair the building’s structure and replace its roof, part of the facility’s flooring and plumbing, in addition to its heating, electrical and ventilation systems.
These improvements will bring the building up to current building codes while improving accessibility, energy efficiency, safety and user experience throughout the building and site.
The rehabilitation project is anticipated to start in spring 2025 and be completed in summer 2026. The project will take place in phases to reduce its impact.
From April to September 2025, City Arts Centre will close for necessary rehabilitation work. Arts programming is expected to return to City Arts Centre in fall 2025. Construction will continue into 2026 and will be coordinated to accommodate City Arts Centre programming needs.
The Garneau Park playground will remain open, and access to City Arts Centre's parking lot and exterior washrooms will be maintained during the majority of the rehabilitation project.
Following the rehabilitation, City Arts Centre will continue serving Edmontonians for years to come. Visit the City Arts Centre web page for more information about the diverse programs offered at the centre.
Temporary Facility Closure
City Arts Centre will close from April to September 2025 for necessary rehabilitation work. Facility users and tenants will be notified before the closure and steps will be taken to reduce the closure impacts.
In preparation for the closure, City Arts Centre programming taking place between March and August 2025 will be temporarily relocated to other City facilities. City Arts Centre is anticipated to reopen for programming in fall 2025.
Program participants will be notified of any programming changes or relocations before they occur. Individuals registering for programs will be notified of alternate program locations during registration.
We know temporary closures are inconvenient and we are working diligently to complete the City Arts Centre Rehabilitation Project as quickly and safely as possible.
