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Dates: May 20th - 24th, 2025 Artist Registration Time: Plein Air Paint-Out: May 20th-24th @ Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park from sunrise to sunset! Wet Paint Sale & Soirée: Saturday May 24th, 4-8pm, @ Route 22 Gallery in Downtown Cochrane Location: Route 22 Gallery for artist sign-in and support stamping during gallery hours (May 20th-24th) Continental breakfast […]
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories that will incorporate early literacy skills into your daily routine. These sessions will keep your preschooler interacting from start to finish! Spring Session: May 1 - June 5 *All Early Literacy sessions are drop in, to a maximum of 25 people. Program passes will be available on […]
What IS Plein Air Painting? En plein air is a French expression meaning “in the open air”, and refers to the act of painting outdoors with the artist’s subject in full view. Plein air artists capture the spirit and essence of a landscape or subject by incorporating natural light, color and movement into their works. […]
Join Liquitex Artist Alice Helwig as she demonstrates how to use Liquitex Heavy Body and Liquitex Mediums to paint Plein Air.
What IS Plein Air Painting? En plein air is a French expression meaning “in the open air”, and refers to the act of painting outdoors with the artist’s subject in full view. Plein air artists capture the spirit and essence of a landscape or subject by incorporating natural light, color and movement into their works. […]
Dip your toes (or paintbrushes) into plein air painting and learn to make the landscape that you see real in your paintings. What IS Plein Air Painting? En plein air is a French expression meaning “in the open air”, and refers to the act of painting outdoors with the artist’s subject in full view. Plein […]
Join internationally renowned watercolour artist & founder of Blue Pine Arts, Trupti Karjinni for an inspiring plein air painting demo! What IS Plein Air Painting? En plein air is a French expression meaning “in the open air”, and refers to the act of painting outdoors with the artist’s subject in full view. Plein air artists […]
Join us this coming Sunday, to see the amazing art produced by Cochrane Students for our first Cochrane Lions Rodeo Poster Competition.Winner and runners up will be announced.PRE-SALE Be first inline to purchase 1 of 100 numbered full size (24”x 36”) framed prints.Light refreshments available.This Sunday 25th May from 6pm. Winners presentation 7pm.Located at the […]
Music starts at 7:00 Drop in: $5-10 cover appreciated, but not necessary. A welcoming space for musicians and artists at any skill level; play non-stop music with each other in an open circle, “living room” setting! If you don’t play, we will have a variety of art supplies available. This space offers a chance to […]
This is an Art show to highlight the diversity that we have within our community and area and learn more about the different cultures that are our neighbours.
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories that will incorporate early literacy skills into your daily routine. These sessions will keep your preschooler interacting from start to finish! Spring Session: May 1 - June 5 *All Early Literacy sessions are drop in, to a maximum of 25 people. Program passes will be available on […]
Soapstone Carving (Cochrane Public Library) This senior specific workshop offers a thoughtful and accessible introduction to the art of soapstone carving. It accommodates unique needs and preferences, featuring smaller, simpler soapstone shapes. To register call 403-932-4353 or visit www.cochranepubliclibrary.ca/events.
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories that will incorporate early literacy skills into your daily routine. These sessions will keep your preschooler interacting from start to finish! Spring Session: May 1 - June 5 *All Early Literacy sessions are drop in, to a maximum of 25 people. Program passes will be available on […]
A PRESENTATION PAIRING SCIENCE, ART, AND SPECIALTY WINE, SERVED WITH LIGHT APPETIZERS. Join us for "Wolves & Wine: Bridging Banff to Yellowstone," featuring Dr. Shelley Alexander, a leading expert on wild canid behaviour and compassionate conservation, and award-winning wildlife photographer Jo-Anne Oucharek. Explore captivating wolf research and stunning wildlife photography, as they share their passion […]
The Third Waltz is trio of singers/musicians that came together in 2023 to share a collective passion for music. They cover a variety of music styles, writing their own arrangements of folk, pop, indie, alternative, and original songs. Waltz has performed at venues around Calgary for festivals and showcases, and debuted in Found on March […]
WE ARE TURNING 5 & YOU'RE INVITED TO CELEBRATE WITH US! Join us on Saturday, June 14th 2025 as we celebrate our Grand Opening in our beautiful new downtown Cochrane gallery space AND our 5 Year Anniversary elevating the arts in Cochrane! - Artist meet & greets - Live music & entertainment - Refreshments & […]
A creative night featuring 'My Friends' by Fredrik Backman— make postcards, & soak up artful vibes with fellow book lovers & enjoy lasagna. Join us on June 17th from 6:30pm to 9:30pm for an evening celebrating Fredrik Backman’s newest release, My Friends . (limited signed copies available at Found!) Hosted collaboratively by neighbours Route 22 […]
Art Exhibit. June 16 - July 21. Local Artist Sandy Rogers
Join us for our last paint night before the summer break!
Step away from the noise and reconnect with your creative core. Step away from the noise and reconnect with your creative core. This adult soapstone workshop is about more than sculpting—it's a mindful practice that grounds you in the present moment. Whether you're a beginner or have carved before, you'll walk away with a unique […]
