Our galleries have regular operating hours and our artist studios accept visits by appointment. Please contact studios directly using the contact information in their Galleries & Studios pages, to make arrangements.
Next all-access event: September 10, 11 & 12, 2021 – in celebration of Alberta Culture Days and Alberta’s Month of the Artist!
Save the date: our annual holiday event is planned for November 27 & 28, 2021.
September Event Schedule:
Bluerock Gallery
September 10, 11 & 12: 10 am – 6 pm.
Bluerock proudly displays the work of nearly 200 exceptional local artists! We are the best place to find one-of-a-kind treasures including paintings, ceramics, textiles, glass, jewellery, and a hand-picked selection of books and cards. Start your holiday shopping early – we still offer complimentary gift wrapping, too!
Eversfield Studio
September 10, 11 & 12: 9:30 am – 5 pm
On Friday September 10th, David’s studio will be Saga Firing, which involves a bunch of students, lots of chemicals and on-the-day results! Ceramic works for sale, including a Bargain Corner for great deals. David and some of his students will be creating ceramic works and demonstrating their techniques on Saturday and Sunday.
Firebrand Glass Studio
September 10 & 11: 11am – 4pm; closed Sunday September 12.
Join Firebrand Glass Studio for Alberta Culture Days on September 10 & 11 between 11 and 4 pm. During the day we will feature glass blowing demonstrations and there will also be a bumper crop of blown glass pumpkins and harvest themed pieces for sale. Come celebrate the beauty of fall with us. If you would like to book a private studio visit to purchase work or discuss a custom piece, contact Julia@firebrandglass.ca.
Kristoferson Studio
September 10, 11 & 12: 11 am – 5 pm
Susan will be demonstrating her techniques for making collages using advanced paper weaving techniques. Finely crafted paper art available for sale!
Leighton Art Centre
September 10 & 12: 10 am – 4 pm, September 11: 9 am – 5 pm
On September 11 & 12, Leighton Art Centre is celebrating the heritage and the experience of creating art en plein air (outdoors, in the moment). This Alberta Culture Days event will include the launch of the annual exhibition In The Open Air, a Wet Paint art sale, drop-in paint out (BYI supplies), plein air painting competition, and outdoor art workshops for a range of skill levels. Don’t miss the museum and gallery shop, too!
Lineham House Galleries
September 10: 12 – 5 pm; September 11: 10 am – 5 pm; closed September 12.
A destination urban art gallery in the heart of Historic Okotoks featuring Southern Alberta artists of all kinds in a beautiful heritage home built by the founding family of our town in 1906. Rotating art displays, Alberta Pottery Pantry, local artisan General Store Gift Shoppe and a special gallery devoted to art for children’s spaces.
On Saturday Sept. 11th (10 – 4), see our lovely tree lined street come alive with the 4th Annual Elma Street ARTSwalk!
Mady Thiel-Kopstein
September 10, 11 & 12: 10 am – 4 pm.
Mady’s art studio (indoors) will be open to visitors, with some of her work also hanging outside in the garden (weather permitting). Free draw for a painting, with email newsletter signup. Original art, art cards and 2022 calendars all available for purchase!
Okotoks Art Gallery
September 10 & 11: 11am to 4pm; closed Sunday September 12.
On display is ‘Hope Blooms’, featuring beautiful artwork by local OAG members. Art demonstrations will be performed on the gallery’s front lawn by members of the Phoenix Art Club!
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