Arts & Cultural Expo
about the event
The Grande Prairie Stompede is proud to announce the 3rd Annual Arts & Cultural Expo! This event truly brings the talent of the Peace Country together, including many local artists and artisans showcasing their talents, merchandise and artwork.
Come down to Clarkson Hall during the 2022 GP Stompede to view the submissions by the 2022 Art Competition Finalists, listen to live music, and walk through vendor booths. Our artisans are sure to offer many eye-catching wonders available to purchase.
Friday May 27, 2022: 4:00pm – 10:00pm
Saturday May 28, 2022: 12:00pm – 7:00pm
Sunday May 29, 2022: 12:00pm – 6:00pm

2022 Artwork Winners

First Place
Traci Hansen

Second Place
Peregrine Nowlan

Third Place
Lenka Nowlan
2022 Country Music Winners

First Place
Lucas Martens

Second Place
Trin James

Third Place
Matt Lee
Call for Artists
- Deadline to enter Artwork Contest: May 1, 2023
- Artists must reside within the Peace Region
- Artist may submit up to 5 pieces of artwork, but only one may be selected to be showcased in the Expo
- Artist must pay $25 for their first artwork submission and $15 per additional submission (for a maximum of 5 total)
- Top 10 artists from each contest will be selected to be showcased at the Expo
Contest entry forms
Artwork Contest
Call for musicians
2nd Annual Country Music Competition
Calling all country music artists!
The Grande Prairie Stompede’s Annual Arts & Cultural Expo is proud to introduce the 2nd Annual Country Music Competition!
Are you a passionate artist from the peace country? Showcase your talent at the 2022 Grande Prairie Stompede!
The lucky winner will take home the opportunity to work with a recording producer to create a fully produced track and music video! (A value of $2500) which will be used in the Stompede 2022 promotion.
You can create your own professionally produced single!
Want to watch the finalists perform?
Join us to watch the 2022 Finalists perform in front of the Grandstand!
Guidelines
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT FORM: MAY 1ST 2023
- Artist may submit up to 3 auditions. $25 payment required for the first audition, and an extra $15 per additional.
- Please record your audition(s) and label the file with your name and song title. Audition(s) must be no longer than 45 seconds.
- Attach digital submissions with payment and this form and submit to GPStompede.com
- Artist must be 16+ years old and reside within the Peace Country
- Top 5 finalists must be able to perform live Thursday at the 2022 GP Stompede
- Winners announced after live performances
- For live performance, musician may perform with an instrument, bring guest(s) to play instrument(s), or perform with a digital
backtrack
Prizes
- 1st Place: 1 Track Audio Recording + Music Video (Total Value: $2500)
- 2nd Place: 1 Track Audio Recording + $250 to Long & McQuade (Total Value: $1250)
3rd Place: &750 to Long & McQuade
JUDGING CRITERIA
- Voice
- Stage presence
- Song choice
- Extra consideration for originality, audience engagement, and use of an instrument(s)
Country Music Competition
Stompede Hotline:
Stompede Email:
office@gpstompede.com
Stompede Mailing Address:
Box 1338
Grande Prairie, AB
T8V 4Z1
Vendor Inquiries:
Dave Anderson
Community Director
community@gpstompede.com
587-298-3585
For NON-FOOD vendors – Contact GP Stompede at office@gpstompede.com