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Adult Soapstone Carving Experience
2025-06-28 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton) | Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, 208 1st Street W., Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
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 piece of art and a deeper sense of clarity, calm, and personal accomplishment.
The stone may be soft, but the insights you gain will stay with you.
Date: Saturday June 28th, 2025
Time: 1 – 4 PM
Cost: $25 per person
Audience: 18 +
Materials Provided? Yes
About the instructor:
Michael Emery is an artist, educator, and mindfulness practitioner whose work reflects the complexities of his own evolving journey—a search for meaning, resilience, and creativity in a time of transformation. With years of experience as a stone sculptor and a growing weaver, Michael inspires others to explore their own shades of grey, finding strength and insight in the artistic process.

“Summer Mountain”
2025-06-20 19:00 - 22:00 | Final Touch Art Studio, #10 118 1 Ave West, Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
Join us for our last paint night before the summer break!

Dust to Dreams Art Exhibit
2025-06-20 16:00 - 19:00 | Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, 208 1st Street W., Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
Art Exhibit. June 16 – July 21. Local Artist Sandy Rogers

Pasta & Postcards: Fredrik Backman Book Event
2025-06-17 18:30 - 21:30 | Found Book Shop, 206 1st Street W, Cochrane, AB
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 Gallery and Found Books & Shop , this cozy, creative night includes a lasagna dinner from The Boot , a postcard-making station led by local artist Michelle Wiebe , and the chance to connect with fellow readers about the impact of this heartfelt story.
Wander freely between the shop and gallery through a secret passageway, and—if you’re feeling bold—get a mini book-themed flash tattoo from a curated selection of designs by Gratitude Tattoos (not included in regular ticket price, limited spots available & recommended to pre-book as an add-on).
Sponsored in part by Simon & Schuster , this is a night for art, stories, and celebrating our gloriously messy humanity—together.

About Route 22 Art Gallery Collective :The Collective has established an elevated, multi-discipline visual arts gallery–operated by its dedicated members of the Route 22 Artist Collective Ltd. Behind the gallery display space is an Arts Makerspace intended to provide arts programming for all ages. The Route 22 Artist Collective Ltd. Gallery is located at Unit 18, 312 5th Ave (Grand Central Town Square Mall) in Cochrane.
The arts play a huge role in building healthy communities and maintaining mental wellness. The Covid-19 crisis has brought this to the forefront and further illuminated the importance of art in helping people cope in the current difficult times. The arts connect, nourish and sustain us on a fundamental human level.Now more than ever, it is important to support the growth and health of our local arts scene. We could not be more proud of our grassroots Collective and the Route 22 Artist Collective Ltd. Gallery. We sincerely hope you will join us on our journey.
As part of our new re-opening, we are seeking supporters of all kinds to join in making this venture a successful and sustainable reality for Cochrane .

About Gratitue Tattoos:Unique Hand Poked Tattoos For Every StoryAt Gratitude Tattoos, we specialize in the hand-poked/stick-and-poke method, offering a unique tattoo experience.Each design is custom-crafted to ensure it encapsulates your vision, whether you’re commemorating a significant moment, expressing your identity, or simply celebrating the beauty of body art.We can’t wait to bring your vision to life
Marni:I love hearing your stories behind the concepts of your tattoos, I love the creative process of drawing something meaningful, beautiful and unique from just an idea, I love the deep conversations and getting to know you personally. I feel incredibly humbled and honoured to have the opportunity to put something permanent on your body.

About artist Michelle Wiebe​ Michelle Wiebe is a multi-disciplinary artist focused primarily on painting, printmaking and letterpress. Her work is characterized by simple subject matter rendered with bold colour and line work. ​She began her journey as an artist at an early age after being accepted to the Langley Fine Arts School. There she immersed herself in all aspects of visual art making. She continued developing her skills at Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, eventually finding her voice through paint and ink. Michelle is also a passionate instructor with a deep love for teaching, she makes it her goal that students leave her class with quality work and the confidence to continue building their new skills. She can also be found doing collaborations, demonstrations and commission pieces. Her studio is in Cochrane Alberta, she is a member of the Leighton Artist Centre and Alberta Printmaker.

About The BootHome of authentic Italian flavours.In the heart of the beautiful town of Cochrane, the family owned Italian restaurant The Boot will take you in the authentic Trattoria, the most casual Italian style diner where to eat great and delicious food in a cosy atmosphere, ideal for all occasions.

ROUTE 22 CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS
2025-06-14 15:00 - 20:00 | Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, 208 1st Street W., Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
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 & local treats + cash bar
– Freshly curated “INTERCHANGE” gallery display
– Formal remarks

Let’s toast to 5 years of local art, community, and inspiration—and to many more to come!

WHERE: Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery | 208 1st St. W, Cochrane, Alberta
WHEN: Friday, June 14th | 3 PM to 8 PM
WHO: YOU!

Art featured in image: @maclennan.artphotography

The Third Waltz: The Long Road Ahead Concert
2025-06-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Found Book Shop, 206 1st Street W, Cochrane, AB
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 23, 2024 as an opener for The Yearbook Committee in Patchwork.
They’re excited to share their final performance with you.
Doors open 5:30, Music Starts at 6:00!

Wolves & Wine: Bridging Banff to Yellowstone
2025-06-05 18:30 - 21:30 | Vinestone, 608 2 St W, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1Z7, Canada
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 for understanding and protecting wolves while showcasing the beauty of nature through science and the art of storytelling.
Specialty wine & light food pairings will be served, with vegetarian options. A silent auction will be held with work by local artists.
Evening Program:
6:30pm – Doors open, specialty wine & light food pairings served, and silent auction opens with work by local artists
7:15pm – Presentation begins, followed by a question period
8:15pm – Socializing, Final bidding
9:00pm – Silent Auction closes
Date: Thursday, June 5th, 2025
Location: Vinestone Wine Co. 608 Second St W, Cochrane, AB
Price: $125

Drop-In Storytime (Parented) Thursday
2025-06-05 11:15 - 12:15, 2025-05-29 11:15 - 12:15, 2025-05-22 11:15 - 12:15, 2025-05-15 11:15 - 12:15, 2025-05-08 11:15 - 12:15 | Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway Street W, Cochrane, Alberta
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 first come, first served basis.

Seniors Week: Soapstone Carving at CPL
2025-06-02 13:00 - 15:00 | Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway Street W, Cochrane, Alberta
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.

The Station Art Heritage Showcase
2025-05-28 12:30 - 16:00 | The Station, 360 Railway St W, Cochrane, AB, Canada
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.

ARTS & JAM MIXER
2025-05-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Found Book Shop, 206 1st Street W, Cochrane, AB
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 jam with friends and meet new people in your community.

All instruments & genres(even spoken word/emcees) are welcome. This is a queer-friendly space.

Rodeo 2025 Poster Competition Announcement
2025-05-25 18:00 - 20:00 | The Lions Event Centre, 109 5th Avenue, Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
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 main events hall at the Cochrane Lions Events Centre

Plein Air Watercolour Demo with Trupti Karjinni
2025-05-24 13:00 - 14:00 | Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park
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 capture the spirit and essence of a landscape or subject by incorporating natural light, color and movement into their works.
Date: May 24th, 2025
Location: Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Cost: FREE DEMO
Audience: All Ages!
Attire: Dress for being outside.
NOTE: This workshop is subject to inclement weather.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Join internationally renowned watercolor artist and founder of Blue Pine Arts, Trupti Karjinni, for a relaxed and inspiring plein air painting demonstration.
In this live outdoor session, Trupti will show how she captures the beauty of Alberta’s landscapes using her artisanal watercolor supplies — including handmade paper pads, paints, and sketchbooks crafted under her brand, Blue Pine Arts.
You’ll get a front-row view into how she paints on location using a compact, travel-friendly setup. Watch as she brings a scene to life with expressive washes, rich pigments, and elegant brushwork — all while sharing tips, stories, and insights into painting outdoors.
Whether you’re a seasoned plein air painter or just plein-curious, this is a rare chance to see professional watercolor materials in action and soak in the joy of painting outside.
Demo Focus:
Landscape painting with minimal tools
Embracing spontaneity and flow in watercolor
How to use handmade supplies for vibrant plein air results
No need to bring anything — just come, watch, and get inspired!
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Trupti Karjinni is a watercolor artist, educator, and founder of Blue Pine Arts — a line of handcrafted, professional-grade art supplies designed to take the frustration out of watercolor and help artists fall into flow. She’s taught over 45,000 students through her online classes and immersive watercolor retreats, guiding artists to paint with confidence, freedom, and a deep connection to the landscape.
Inspired by the Canadian Rockies she now calls home, Trupti’s expressive plein air paintings blend spontaneity with soul. In addition to teaching, she mentors artists and creatives who want to build thriving, burnout-free teaching businesses of their own.
www.bluepinearts.com

Learn Landscape Painting with Stephen Purdy
2025-05-24 09:00 - 11:30 | Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park
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 air artists capture the spirit and essence of a landscape or subject by incorporating natural light, color and movement into their works.
Date: May 24th, 2025
Location: Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park (please meet at pathway entrance to the park).
Time: 9:30 AM -11:30 AM | Meet at 9:00 AM at the picnic tables by the parking lot.
Cost: $25.00
Audience: All Ages!
Attire: Dress for being outside. Warm layers, sunscreen, etc. Pack water or something warm to drink.
NOTE: This workshop is subject to inclement weather and in that case may be moved to the Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery Workshop space.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
What Students will Learn
Learn to make the landscape that you see real in your paintings.
Students will learn how to compose a painting, establish a strong base design and an approach to detailing and finishing.
The goal of the class is for each student to take home a painting they can be proud of.
The format for the class will be a demonstration of painting stages, with most of the time focused on each individual student’s painting.
What Students Need to Bring
Each student will be responsible to bring:

Your choice of paint (oil, acrylic, watercolour etc…)
– 2 each of the primary colours red, blue and yellow | 1 x white
Small to medium sized canvas or board.
Brushes: a mix of brushes, including a larger ½” wide brush.
Palette and palette knife to mix paints.
An easel if you want to stand.
A few reference photos of your favourite scenes.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Stephen trained and worked professionally as an Architect for 30 years. More recently he has turned his attention to Landscape painting, and has been active in this genre for over 3 years. Stephen has received a number of awards and recognition for his work.

Plein Air Oil Painting Demo with Marike MacDonald
2025-05-23 13:30 - 15:30 | Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park
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.
Date: May 23rd, 2025
Location: Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park | Participants should meet at the parking lot at the main gate.
Time: 1:30PM TO 3:30PM – MEET AT 1:15PM
Cost: $25
Audience: Ages 15+
Attire: Dress for being outside.
NOTE: This workshop is subject to inclement weather.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Marike will work up a painting from start to finish (hopefully) using oil paint from the scene in front of her while explaining her process and answering questions.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
born and raised in South Western Ontario. Her early years involved the discovery of meadows, woodlands, farm and animal life. She showed an early propensity for drawing and longed to paint. Family resources would not allow it. After graduating from high school, she enrolled in a Fine Arts Program at Humber College where she discovered Canadian art and the Group of Seven in addition to receiving instruction in life drawing, painting (finally!), sculpture, and printmaking. Since art school, her artist training has been augmented by courses by various art professionals.
Marike seeks to create works of art to share and stimulate others to an awareness of the preciousness and beauty within our world. Underscoring this yearning is her faith in God and the knowledge that whatever she creates is but the dimmest reflection of the natural world.
For thirty years, Marike resided in Muskoka and was particularly inspired by the beauty of the lakes and forests of central and northern Ontario; the very landscape that had inspired the Group of Seven and countless other artists. Currently, living in south western Alberta, her current inspirations are the big sky and the grandness of the nearby mountains. She loves painting en plein air. She creates out of her home studio in Cochrane and she paints using oils or acrylic paints. Her work was been featured in the July 2019 issue of the Muskoka Life magazine, and in the October 2020 issue of Arabella. Marike is represented by the Eclipse Gallery in Huntsville, Ontario and in the Route 22 Collective Gallery in Cochrane, Alberta.

Liquitex Demonstration with Artist A.S. Helwig
2025-05-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, 208 1st Street W., Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
Join Liquitex Artist Alice Helwig as she demonstrates how to use Liquitex Heavy Body and Liquitex Mediums to paint Plein Air.

Plein Air Oil Painting Demo with Marike MacDonald
2025-05-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park
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.
Date: May 23rd, 2025
Location: Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park | Participants should meet at the parking lot at the main gate.
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Cost: FREE DEMO
Audience: Ages 15+
Attire: Dress for being outside.
NOTE: This workshop is subject to inclement weather.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Marike will work up a painting from start to finish (hopefully) using oil paint from the scene in front of her while explaining her process and answering questions.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
born and raised in South Western Ontario. Her early years involved the discovery of meadows, woodlands, farm and animal life. She showed an early propensity for drawing and longed to paint. Family resources would not allow it. After graduating from high school, she enrolled in a Fine Arts Program at Humber College where she discovered Canadian art and the Group of Seven in addition to receiving instruction in life drawing, painting (finally!), sculpture, and printmaking. Since art school, her artist training has been augmented by courses by various art professionals.
Marike seeks to create works of art to share and stimulate others to an awareness of the preciousness and beauty within our world. Underscoring this yearning is her faith in God and the knowledge that whatever she creates is but the dimmest reflection of the natural world.
For thirty years, Marike resided in Muskoka and was particularly inspired by the beauty of the lakes and forests of central and northern Ontario; the very landscape that had inspired the Group of Seven and countless other artists. Currently, living in south western Alberta, her current inspirations are the big sky and the grandness of the nearby mountains. She loves painting en plein air. She creates out of her home studio in Cochrane and she paints using oils or acrylic paints. Her work was been featured in the July 2019 issue of the Muskoka Life magazine, and in the October 2020 issue of Arabella. Marike is represented by the Eclipse Gallery in Huntsville, Ontario and in the Route 22 Collective Gallery in Cochrane, Alberta.

Art in the Park: May 20 to 24, 2025 *Artist Info*
2025-05-20 - 2025-05-25 | Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, 208 1st Street W., Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
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 for registered artists at Route 22 Gallery: Saturday May 24th, 8am-10am!
Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park for plein air painting: From sunrise to sunset!

Cost:

Route 22 Members – $30 (plus GST)
Non-Members – $40 (plus GST)

Full and Affiliate Artist Members of Route 22 Artist Collective will receive a 25% discount promo code for Art in the Park in their email. If you have not received your discount promo code, please email events@route22gallery.com.
What to Expect:
Artists will have an exciting opportunity to participate in the Come Paint Alberta Plein Air Circuit by registering for this fun, five-day event organized by the Route 22 Artist Collective!
For this upcoming Art in the Park, we are opening up the week leading up to Saturday May 24th to allow plein air artists more time to paint during the opening hours of the Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park. This will help accommodate busy artists and/or unpredictable weather. Artist will be required to have their canvas supports stamped with the official CPA stamp at the Route 22 Gallery during gallery hours before heading out to plein air paint.
Artists will receive their swag bag and can enjoy a continental breakfast on the morning of Saturday May 24th at Route 22 Gallery! Artists will then head to the historic Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation (GRPF) to set up for some inspiring plein air painting. GRPF golf carts will be assisting with shuttling artists and their materials around the park. **Artists must register for a time slot online to use the golf cart service; a golf cart sign-up link will be shared with registered artists. **
The GRPF tourist center will be open, but it is advisable to bring a packed lunch and water bottles as there are no other food services on site.
Parking at Glenbow Ranch Park is limited, so carpooling with a fellow artist from the Route 22 Gallery parking lot is also highly recommended!
Registration for this event includes:

Complimentary tote bag from one of our sponsors, Cochrane Tourism

Complimentary Continental Breakfast on May 24th, Saturday morning @ Route 22 Gallery (8-10am)

Eligibility to submit completed plein air artwork to the Wet Paint Sale. Plein air artwork must be finished and ready to hang to be put on display for sale in the Route 22 Gallery from Tuesday, May 20th, through to Saturday, May 24th for our Wet Paint Sale & Soirée event on Saturday, May 24th (4-8pm) at the Route 22 Gallery, located in downtown Cochrane!

**Artist will set the price of the completed plein air art piece. Artist commission is 60% on all wet paint art sales, and remaining proceeds will go towards supporting programs at Route 22 Gallery and Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park **

“Adrift”
2025-05-16 19:00 - 22:00 | Final Touch Art Studio, #10 118 1 Ave West, Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
Join the crew for another fabulous paint night!

OPENING RECEPTION: KELLY ZEEB OF JACK PINE ART STUDIO
2025-05-16 16:00 - 19:00 | Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, 208 1st Street W., Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
We proudly present the very first SOLO Exhibition in our new downtown Cochrane Gallery location.
“Forest Bathing” – Art Exhibition featuring the beautiful works of Kelly Zeeb of Jack Pine Art Studio
– Showing from May 12th to June 15 –
Immerse yourself in the calming, restorative power of nature through the eyes of local artist Kelly Zeeb. Her newest body of work, Forest Bathing, invites you to pause, breathe, and reconnect with the natural world adding a sense of calm and peace in your day.
OPENING RECEPTION | CELEBRATION:
FRIDAY – MAY 16th, 2025
TIME: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Refreshments served.
LOCATION: Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, Cochrane, AB.
Come explore the stillness and energy of Alberta’s forests—captured on canvas.
All are welcome!
Jack Pine Arts Studio
#ForestBathing #KellyZeeb #Route22Gallery #CochraneArt #ArtExhibition #NatureInspires #CanadianArt #YYCArtScene #route22gallery

Inuit Seal Skin Change Purse Workshop
2025-05-12 08:00 - 17:00 | Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, 208 1st Street W., Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
Join Inuit artisan Denise Bryan on National Indigenous Peoples Day & learn the culture & process of making a seal skin change purse.
“The heart of Inuit culture beats with the rhythm of the Arctic, embracing the land, the sea, and the sky.”
Join us to learn more about Inuit culture and make a beautiful seal fur change pouch / purse. Inuit people have many uses for seal, such as tools made from bones, fur for clothing, and meat to eat.
Materials Provided: Yes

Seal skin, deer hide, sinew thread, clover needle, 1 zipper.
The pouch is seal skin on front & deer hide rest all around with a coloured zipper for closure.

Finished pouch is about 5″ by 3″ by 1″
Date: Saturday, June 24th
Time: 1:00 PM -3:00 PM
Registration Price: $100
ABOUT THE ARTIST SHARING THEIR KNOWLEDGE
Denise Bryan, known by her Inuinaqtun name Angasina, is a proud descendant of the Copper-Inuit from the northern community of Kugluktuk, Nunavut (formerly Coppermine, NWT). She now resides in Calgary with her husband, Ken Bryan, the love of her life. Angasina was named by her grandfather after her great-grandmother from Alaska, a name that carries deep familial and cultural significance. Growing up on the land with her family, Denise spent weekends camping, hunting, fishing, and trapping. These experiences were enriched by the making of traditional clothing such as mukluks, seal fur mitts, parkas, and carry bags. Her family also prepared traditional foods like caribou, seal, arctic char, whitefish, and occasionally beluga whale. Denise’s artistic talents were nurtured by watching her grandfather’s drawings and carvings, as well as her grandmother’s sewing. Today, she continues to honor her heritage by creating her own Inuit clothing, drawings, and paintings, keeping her culture alive and vibrant.

Community Innovators Spotlight Series: The Power of Public Art & Creativity within Community
2025-05-12 08:00 - 17:00 | Alberta
Join us on May 14 for a panel discussion hosted by Nathan Klassen, with special guests Lara Kruger, Malann Klassen & Karen Ho Fatt Lee.

Topic: The Power of Public Art & Creativity within Community
Tickets are $5 per person and they are limited!
Location: Found Books & Shop – 206, 1st Street W
Time: Doors open at 6:30pm, with the discussion starting at 7pm

PURCHASE TICKETS ON EVENTBRITE!

Public Art Celebration
2025-05-10 16:00 - 18:00 | The Station, 360 Railway St W, Cochrane, AB, Canada
Join us as we unveil three incredible public art pieces by Karen Ho Fatt, Malann Klassen and Lara Kruger.
The Stations, May 10th from 4pm to 6pm

Saffron Studio Pottery Market
2025-05-10 10:00 - 16:00 | Saffron Pottery Studios
Join us on May 10th for our Studio Pottery Market, just in time for Mother’s Day!We’ll have handmade pottery and art from 15+ local artists on display from 10am – 4pm right next to Ducks on the Roof in Cochrane. It’s one day only, so mark your calendars!

Cochrane Art Club May Show & Sale
2025-05-04 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-03 10:00 - 16:00 | Cochrane Ranchehouse, 101 Ranchehouse Road, Cochrane, Alberta
Cochrane Art Club 66th Annual Fine Art Show & Sale
Original local artwork
FREE ADMISSION
Door Prize
Peoples Choice Award
