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Next All-Access Event: December 2 & 3, 2022

Find Art & Adventure in
Alberta's Foothills

In the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, dotted along Highway 22 (the Cowboy Trail) and Highway 2A, there is a community of artists, craftspeople and galleries who celebrate creativity and supporting each other’s talents. You are invited to join in and come for a tour of these galleries and private studios located in the stunningly beautiful foothills of southern Alberta!

Twice a year we organize all-access events, allowing you easy opportunities to visit the private studios that usually welcome the public by appointment only. Throughout the year, our galleries also put on a variety of their own special events; watch this website or our Facebook page for dates of all of our venues’ upcoming events.

We are a diverse group of artists and galleries – learn more about each stop on the tour by clicking on its image!

Welcome to Leighton Art Centre

Leighton Art Centre

16 min. Northeast of Millarville
Kristoferson Studio 'Her View'

Kristoferson Studio

Turner Valley
Mady Thiel-Kopstein, Artist

Mady Thiel-Kopstein

Turner Valley
Bluerock Gallery at Dusk

Bluerock Gallery

Black Diamond
Firebrand Glass Studio

Firebrand Glass Studio

Black Diamond
Lineham House Galleries

Lineham House Galleries

Okotoks

Okotoks Art Gallery

Okotoks
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Stone Wood and Steel

Millarville

Route & Map

Following this particular route, you’ll be sure to hit every single stop on The Most Beautiful Art Tour in Alberta. But it’s just one possibility… you can start anywhere along the route, go in any direction you choose and try different backroads if you like. Use the route as a guideline and make up your own unforgettable day in the Foothills. After all, you never know what you might see or experience when you take the road less travelled!

During our Open Studio events, all venues are open 10 am – 5 pm. Galleries may be open earlier/later than the official tour hours; please check each gallery’s website for complete hours.

Head over to our Events page for a complete schedule of any official tour event.

Looking for dining or accommodation options in the area? Visit the resources listed on our Explore page.

Want to take a printed map along with you? Print a copy of The Most Beautiful Art Tour in Alberta brochure.

Follow Our Adventures

And let us follow yours, too!

Here’s a taste of what we’ve been up to lately, but we’d also love to see the photos from your adventures along our tour route (and our part of the world in general!). Tag the pics you share with the hashtag #mostbeautifulAB – and you just might see them shared on our feeds.

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Stone Wood and Steel hard at work before this week Stone Wood and Steel hard at work before this weekend's Most Beautiful Art Tour!
Go check out Stone Wood & Steel's blacksmithing de Go check out Stone Wood & Steel's blacksmithing demonstrations on December 2nd and 3rd between 10am and 5pm. They'll also have sculptures on display and for sale. Link in our bio for a map!
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Join Susan Kristoferson at her studio during our n Join Susan Kristoferson at her studio during our next Tour on December 2nd and 3rd as she experiments with her newly made natural inks to create intricate itajime patterns on paper. Link in our bio!
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Part of the beautiful gift shop at Okotoks Art Gal Part of the beautiful gift shop at Okotoks Art Gallery!
Here's Tour Member Mady Thiel-Kopstein just finish Here's Tour Member Mady Thiel-Kopstein just finishing up some new work for December's Tour. She will be welcoming visitors into her studio while she creates some new pieces, and is always available to chat about her work and commissions. She'll also have her paintings, art cards, and 2023 calendars for sale. 
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Mady Thiel-Kopstein creating beautiful pieces for Mady Thiel-Kopstein creating beautiful pieces for our next Tour! Link in our bio for a map to her studio!
Visit Okotoks Art Gallery to take in their Spirit Visit Okotoks Art Gallery to take in their Spirit of Christmas market during our Holiday Tour on December 2nd and 3rd! With beautiful art and handicrafts created by local artists, this is a great place to find some unique gifts -and all priced under $250! As a fun bonus, you can check out their gingerbread house competition while you're there! 
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Beautiful Lineham House Galleries in Okotoks! Beautiful Lineham House Galleries in Okotoks!
Bluerock Gallery is all dressed up for the holiday Bluerock Gallery is all dressed up for the holidays, and our Most Beautiful Tour on December 2nd and 3rd, with so many new crafts and gifts ideas to pick from! On December 3rd, you can also meet artist Lucy Cariou in the gallery - her show of luminous watercolours, “GLIMMER," is on display.
As always Bluerock offers a warm welcome, exceptional local art, and free gift wrapping!
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Leighton Art Centre has beautiful views - even in Leighton Art Centre has beautiful views - even in the winter! Check them out on December 2nd and 3rd!
Visit Susan Kristoferson at her studio on December Visit Susan Kristoferson at her studio on December 2 & 3 - she's a stop on The Most Beautiful Art Tour of Alberta! Link in our bio!
Join our friends at Firebrand Glass Studio from 11 Join our friends at Firebrand Glass Studio from 11am to 4pm to celebrate the Christmas season during our Most Beautiful Art Tour on December 2 & 3. The day will feature glass blowing demonstrations, and there will also be handblown ornaments and one-of-a-kind pieces for sale that make perfect gifts. All attendees will be entered in a door prize raffle too! 
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Be sure to visit Leighton Art Centre soon! Fine cr Be sure to visit Leighton Art Centre soon! Fine craft and artworks by local artists are featured in the galleries of the historic Leighton home and at shop.leightoncentre.org. Beautiful decorations, gorgeous art, and the home’s historic ambiance combine to make visiting in person a memorable part of your family’s season.

Discover over 100 talented artists and find truly unique gifts for your loved ones at this annual art sale (formerly Christmas In The Country). Free parking and admission by donation. Spectacular Rocky Mountain views included!

Gallery pick up and shipping both available for online shopping.
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Firebrand Glass Studio - check them out on Decembe Firebrand Glass Studio - check them out on December 2nd and 3rd!
Visit Bluerock Gallery in Black Diamond during our Visit Bluerock Gallery in Black Diamond during our next Most Beautiful Art Tour on December 2nd and 3rd!
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