Cultural Program Guide: winter 2013

OKOTOKSCULTURE.CA | WINTER 2013

TOWN OF OKOTOKS

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OKOTOKS CULTURE PROGRAM GUIDE

The Town of Okotoks is pleased to

present the Winter 2013 Culture

Program Guide.

This publication serves to showcase

the various programs and exhibits

housed in the Okotoks Art Gallery

at the Station, Okotoks Museum and

Archives at Heritage House and the

Rotary Performing Arts Centre.

We take pride in providing our

residents, artists and visitors with

enriching cultural experiences.

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Table of Contents

01 WELCOME

02 TAbLE Of COnTEnTS

03 CAMP @ Okotoks Art Gallery

04 Inviolable @ OAG

05 Serendipity @ OAG

06 Virtual Music @ OAG

07 family Programs @ OAG

08 Teen Programs @ OAG

09 Adult Programs @ OAG

10 Upcoming Exhibits @ OAG

11-12 Calendar of Events

13 On Exhibit @ Okotoks Museum and Archives

14 Treasures from the Collection @ OMA

15 family Programs @ OMA

16 Adult Programs @ OMA

17 Rotary Performing Arts Centre

18 Upcoming Performances @ RPAC

19 Education Programs

20 birthday Parties

21 for Artists

22 Membership

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Inspired to consider how our relationships

are affected by the presence or lack

of materialism in the act of camping,

encampment and entrenchment within

a cross-cultural context, this exhibition

focuses the lens on camp structures, spaces,

mode and act of transport, enjoyment and

motive and time & the claims and use of

the temporary space.

Illusion, reality and the spiritual spaces be-

tween are key elements that link us together

in the ultimate question of, “Why Do We

Camp?” and lead us to consider and discover

the root of our contemporary and historic

nomadic quest, separately… and together.

Opening receptiOnFriday, January 11 | 7:00 to 9:00 pmWine proceeds to support Okotoks Arts Council

eXHiBit-reLAteD prOgrAMSOKAY.cLUB@OAg the Art of the tipi 38604 Sat, January 19 | 1:30 to 3:00 pm

Art.AttAcK@OAgtour & talk with Janice tanton 38610 Wed, January 16 | 6:30 to 8:00 pm

CAMP is a multimedia visual-arts project

examining the occupancy of temporary

space, identity and contemporary

nomadism through the eyes of indigenous,

and non-indigenous Canadians. Using

installation, painting, photography

and multimedia works, Tanton asks the

question, “Why Do We Camp?” Is it for

access to resources, claims to space, play,

culturally rooted, or the need for a deeper

connection to stillness.

The act of camping, as our recreational

modality, has become a reflection of how

we conduct a relationship with temporal

place and resources in community. We

“camp” politically, corporately, personally

and in our everyday lives. CAMP is a project

by which to surface and awaken insights

and ways of knowing by taking the time

to listen deeply between cultures and art-

forms; and to discover their relationship

to claimed space and resources relative to

diversity and commonality.

CamPJanice Tanton Jan 11 to Feb 23 | Large gallery

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inviolableBruno Canadien Jan 11 to Feb 23| Small gallery

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At the heart of the matter, the sprawling

Athabasca Tar Sands complex has

caused huge concern for the increases in

greenhouse gases, significant loss of boreal

forest, declining air and water quality, and

their cumulative effects on northern wildlife

and people.

‘Inviolable’ conveys some of the opposition,

the concern, and the determination to resist

any effort to violate our lives, our territories,

or our sovereignty.”

Opening receptiOn Friday, January 11 | 7:00 to 9:00 pmWine proceeds to support Okotoks Arts Council eXHiBit-reLAteD prOgrAMSArtS. ALiVe @OAg“Oil is a Sacred thing”38608 Sat, February 9 | 1:30 to 3:00 pm

Art.AttAcK@OAgtour & talk with Bruno canadien38617 Wed, February 13 | 7:00 to 8:30 pm

bruno Canadien’s work is focused

on addressing issues surrounding

the intersection of first nation/Tribal

sovereignty, resource exploitation and

environmental concerns. He uses collage,

adornment, painting and drawing to present

evidence of contemporary indigenous

resistance in his series of paintings titled the

‘freedom fighter Series’.

Just as first nations’ struggles are ongoing,

his series is an ongoing and evolving work,

an attempt at honouring nations and

People.

‘Inviolable’, a collection of new work,

explores the resistance mounted against

Alberta’s oil & gas industry by indigenous

people and communities in western Canada

and the U.S.

“first nations have declared their opposition

to some of the more aggressive and

destructive industrial projects, both existing

and proposed, that threaten the integrity of

our lands, the health of our people, and our

legacy for future generations.


Serendipity Okotoks High SchoolStudentsMar 1 to Apr 20 | Large gallery

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The traditional competition usually found

between high schools disappears as

these young artists show off their talents

together as a group. It is said that today’s

youth will become tomorrow’s leaders in

politics, fashion, science and much more.

This exhibition may be the coming together

of some of tomorrow’s leaders in the world

of fine art.

Opening receptiOnFriday, March 1 | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

eXHiBit-reLAteD prOgrAMSArtS. ALiVe @OAg Marvellous, Messy, Malleable Mache! 38609 Sat, March 16 | 10:00 to 4:00 pmAnD Sat, March 23 | noon to 4:00 pm

OKAY.cLUB@OAg Serendipity – “people gather and Art Happens”38606 Sat, April 6 | 1:30 to 3:00 pm

‘Serendipity’ can be described as things

coming together and developing in

beneficial ways.

The contributing artists chose this theme

because their exhibition is the coming

together of students from Holy Trinity

Academy and the Alberta High School of

fine Arts / foothills Composite High School

in a collaborative effort to showcase the

talents of youth in Okotoks.

The group includes students from Grades

11 and 12 plus some recent graduates,

who are combining many artistic styles

and mediums, including metal work,

photorealistic drawings, paintings and

photography.


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Virtual music Bev mazurick Mar 1 to Apr 20 | Small gallery

Although mainly contemporary composi-

tions, the music encompasses combinations

of classical instruments, voice, some non-

western instruments and ethnic sounds.

The variety of music and interesting

rhythms has resulted in an eclectic group

ofpaintings. I found the idea interesting

to explore and hope you will find it just as

interesting to see.”

bev Mazurick is an Alberta artist whose work

encompasses a range of media and styles.

Opening receptiOnFriday, March 1 | 7:00 to 9:00 pmWine proceeds to support Okotoks Arts Council

eXHiBit-reLAteD prOgrAMSOKAY! cLUB @OAgListen to the colours 38605 Sat, March 2 | 1:30 to 3:00 pm

Art. AttAcK @OAg tour & talk with Bev Mazurick38611 Wed, April 10 | 7:00 to 8:30 pm

Can you hear music if there is no sound?

“The solo exhibition Virtual Music is a

series of abstract paintings that explore

the idea that sensory experiences such as

music may be translated into visual art. I

became interested in parallels between

music and visual art in 2009 after attending

a performance by Canadian brass. There

was a perception of conversational

exchange among the instruments. I

wondered whether translating those

musical interactions into a visual art form

would be reasonable. My focus became

the correlation between the structure

of the music – the relationship between

instruments and parts, and the elements of

visual design.

Virtual Music as the title for the series,

suggests a sense of morphing sensory

experience from one art form to another.


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Listen to the colours

find out how music can influence the

making of art by combining the two.

Program includes a tour of bev Mazurick’s

exhibition plus hands-on in the studio,

creating to the sound of music. Let’s get

lyrical!

38605 Sat, March 2 | 1:30 to 3:00 pm

Serendipity – “people gather and

Art Happens”

Tour the high school art students’ exhibition

followed by happy accidents in art in the

studio. Let’s experiment with materials and

methods!

38606 Sat, April 6 | 1:30 to 3:00 pm

OKAY!cLUB@OAgOAg Art Studio | $7 registration fee

OKAY.CLUb@OAG is a monthly program

at the art gallery from September to June.

Ages can vary depending on each program,

but are suitable for ages 6 through 12

during this quarter. Youngsters can be

dropped off or adults are welcome to stay

and join in. Each program is based on a

current exhibition in the gallery, and a brief

tour is followed by a hands-on activity.

Online registration: netreg.okotoks.ca

the Art of the tipi

The tipi has been and still is suitable for

a nomadic lifestyle. Tipi designs have

historically had a special significance

and are supposed to protect the family

inside. Learn how the design on a tipi is

more than just art and create a unique

miniature to represent your own family.

Program includes a tour of Janice Tanton’s

exhibition: CAMP.

38604 Sat, January 19 | 1:30 to 3:00 pm

Family Programs@ Oag


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ArtS.ALiVe@OAg NEW!OAg Art Studio | $10 registration fee

ARTS.ALIVE@OAG is directed towards

teens, and themes are related to the

ever-changing exhibitions in the two

art galleries at the Station. All programs

include gallery tours plus a hands-on art

component upstairs in the studio.

Ages 13 to 17.


“Oil is a Sacred thing”

Tour ‘InVIOLAbLE’ by bruno Canadien.

This black Diamond artist is a member of

a northern first nation (Deh Gah Got’ıé́

Kǫ́ę́, Deh Cho Region) and is passionate

about many first nation issues, resource

exploitation and environmental concerns.

This program will include a hands-on art

component in the studio to express your

thoughts about this exhibition.

38608 Sat, February 9 | 1:30 to 3:00 pm

Teen Programs@ Oag

Marvellous, Messy, Malleable Mache!

Tour the high school students’ exhibition,

‘Serendipity’ and join Kalen Wolfe in the

art studio to create your own imaginary,

mache creature. bring your wildest

thoughts to reality with simple flour and

water as your media. Come with an idea

for your creature to build on March 16, and

return on March 23 to bring it alive with

colour and embellishments! This two-day

workshop is geared towards ages 13 to 17.

38609 Sat, March 16 | 10:00 to 4:00 pm

AnD Sat, March 23 | noon to 4:00 pm


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Art.AttAcK @OAgOAg | $10 registration fee

ART.ATTACK@OAG is a monthly event for

adults and seniors from 18 to 108. Each

program is unique to a current exhibition and

may include a Tour and Talk with the artist.

Often a hands-on art project is part of the

program. no art experience required – just a

desire to enjoy some creative time with others.


tour & talk with Janice tanton

The artist will link her exhibition presentation

with a hands-on activity to learn about

yourself and others through the metaphor

of a painted tipi and the stories they tell.

38610 Wed, January 16 | 6:30 to 8:00 pm

tour & talk with Bruno canadien

bruno Canadien, from black Diamond, will

discuss the history of his work and what

motivates him, including the current state

of first nation resistance to the aggressive

aspects of the oil and gas industry. This

promises to be an informative and thought-

provoking evening at the gallery.

38617 Wed, February 13 | 7:00 to 8:30 pm

tour & talk with Bev Mazurick

Can you hear music if there is no sound?

Mazurick has followed many early 20th

century abstract painters, including Wassily

Kandinsky, in the quest to explore the

relationship between music and visual

artists in her own work. Enjoy an evening

of viewing the results of her journey that

turns sounds into visual experiences.

38611 Wed, April 10 | 7:00 to 8:30 pm

tour & talk with Ken Dalgarno

Dalgarno’s exhibition is based on the

mysterious, mutated aspens found near

Hafford, Saskatchewan. Visitors have

speculated the cause as damage from

an alien landing craft. The twisted and

contorted trunks and branches are directly

adjacent to an aspen grove of perfectly

straight and tall trees. Join the speculation

of what could have happened to result in

the mutant growths, and enjoy the artist’s

photographs that share the spirit and

rhythms of the Crooked Trees.

38613 Sat, April 27 | 10:00 to 11:30 am


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April 26 to June 16 | Small gallery

The Crooked Trees of Alticane are a grove

of trembling aspen that have genetically

mutated. So much so, their trunks and

branches twist and contort at incredible

angles. The spirit of the trees is palpable.

There are so many rhythms flowing in this

small tract of land located near Hafford,

Saskatchewan. And yet amazingly this

place has remained virtually unknown. To

add to the allure, in an adjacent grove, not

more than 15 meters away, the trembling

aspen grow perfectly straight and tall.

Opening receptiOn FOr BOtH eXHiBitSFriday, April 26 | 7:00 to 9:00 pmWine proceeds to support Okotoks Arts Council

children of icarus | Keith Harder

April 26 to June 16 | Large gallery

beside the secondary highway between

High River and Cayley there is a land art

installation titled “Gravitas” that Keith

Harder created in 2009. It is a 300-foot

compass that uses derelict aircrafts from

bomber Command Museum in nanton

to mark the 12 points of navigation. Two

other sections of that project which were

also generated in the region will be shown

here at the Okotoks Art Gallery. One

section of works consists of drawings from

the storage yard of the bomber Command

Museum before it was dispersed. The other

is a set of digital prints of those same

derelict aircrafts.

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Fri, Jan 4 A Trunk Full of Hopes and Dreams Launch p 13

Wed, Jan 9 Okotoks Past–Life on the farm p 16

Thu, Jan 10 Scheduling Charrette & Open House @ RPAC p 18

Fri, Jan 11 Opening reception @ OAG p 3/4

Sun, Jan 13 CPO Ensemble @ RPAC p 18

Wed, Jan 16 Tour and Talk with Janice Tanton p 09 Sat, Jan 19 The Art of the Tipi p 07

Sat, Jan 20 Artists Workshop p 21

Sat, Jan 26 Apple Head Dolls - PART 1 p 15

Sat, Feb 2 100 Mile House @ RPAC p 17

Sat, Feb 9 Oil is a Sacred Thing p 08

Wed, Feb 13 Tour & Talk with bruno Canadien p 09

Sun, Feb 17 CPO Ensemble @ RPAC p 18

Wed, Feb 20 Pioneer Sweethearts p 16

Sat, Feb 23 Apple Head Dolls - PART 2 p 15

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Calendar of eventsJanuary to april 2013

Fri, Mar 1 Opening reception @ OAG p 5/6 Sat, Mar 2 Listen to the Colours p 07 Sat, Mar 2 Tom Jackson @ RPAC p 17

Sun, Mar 10 MRU Conservatory @ RPAC p 18

Wed, Mar 13 Life of a Wife p 16 Sat, Mar 16 Marvellous, Messy, Malleable Mache! - PART 1 p 08 Sun, Mar 17 MRU Conservatory @ RPAC p 18

Sat, Mar 23 Marvellous, Messy, Malleable Mache! - PART 2 p 08 Sun, Mar 24 MRU Conservatory @ RPAC p 18

Sat, Mar 30 Let’s Make a Kite! p 15

Sat, Apr 6 Serendipity - People Gather and Art Happens p 07

Sun, Apr 7 MRU Conservatory @ RPAC p 18

Wed, Apr 10 Tour & Talk with bev Mazurick p 09


Wed, Apr 17 Whatever Did They Use That for? p 16

Sat, Apr 20 Smashed Soda Can Animals p 15


Fri, Apr 26 Opening reception @ OAG p 10 Sat, Apr 27 Tour & Talk with Ken Dalgarno p 09


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UpcOMing eXHiBitSinternational Museum Day – Social change

May 18 to May 31 | temporary exhibit

International Museum Day is on May 18

and the theme is “Museums (Memory

+ Creativity) = Social Change.” How do

museums deal with Canada’s not-so-

politically-correct history? We don’t brush

it under the carpet but share it as part of

our history. Sharing history, warts and all,

promotes awareness and helps lead to

social change.

Our Sheep river

June 1 to September 30 | temporary exhibit

The United nations has declared 2013 as

International Year of Water Cooperation.

This exhibit celebrates our relationship with

the Sheep River including its vital role in

our community’s history and in our present

lives. The exhibit aims to provide visitors

with a multi-layered understanding of the

Sheep River (geologically, environmentally,

culturally and socially), and to improve

awareness and appreciation for its

existence.

ALOng tHe SHeep riVer: Stories of Okotoks

This permanent exhibit explores Okotoks’

special landscape, compelling characters,

and bright future. Photos and artifacts

bring to life the stories of the town’s

rich natural and cultural heritage, with a

focus on early immigration, domestic life,

education and commerce.

A trunk Full of Hopes and Dreams

January 4 to May 18 | temporary exhibit

Many early immigrants came to Western

Canada with the hopes of providing a

better life for their families. These are

stories of local families who demonstrated

an unwavering spirit of adventure,

patience and persistence. These Okotoks

families will amaze you – from their long

ocean voyages to their first impressions of

the barren prairie.

HiStOrY in tHe HALL

Okotoks Municipal centre | 5 elizabeth Street

January | Advertising cards from the 1890s

february | Winter pastimes photo exhibit

Permanent andSeasonal exhibits

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treASUreS FrOMtHe MUSeUM cOLLectiOnA century-old pitcher and basin along with

a chamber pot, soap and razor holder have

recently been donated to the museum by

descendants of the Harold Thomas family.

Harold came to the Okotoks area in 1901

from north Wales and owned a farm west

of Okotoks plus a residence in town where

he and his wife Edith raised three children.

The family has also donated the wooden

washstand upon which the beautiful

porcelain set had sat in the Thomas home.

These items are now on display near the

museum’s recently renovated second floor

bathroom and offer a glimpse of how a trip

to the ‘loo has certainly changed!

treASUreS FrOMtHe ArcHiVAL cOLLectiOn It was customary in the late 1800s for

merchants and manufacturers to produce

trade cards to advertise their wares.

Collecting these colourful trade cards

became a popular pastime. The popularity

of trade cards peaked around 1890, and

then almost completely faded by the early

1900s when other forms of advertising in

colour, such as magazines, became more

cost effective.

Alberta (Watt) Daggett began collecting

trade cards when she was growing up in

Grand Manon Island, new brunswick in

the 1880s and 1890s. Alberta brought her

collection to Okotoks in 1899 after marrying

Ernest Daggett in 1898 after a nine-year

engagement. Her extensive collection

now resides at the Okotoks Museum and

Archives. During the month of January,

some of these cards will be on display in the

hallway of the Okotoks Municipal Centre.

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Let’s Make a Kite!

Sled, diamond, barn door, delta . . . Explore

the history of kites and make your very

own to take to Okotoks Kite Day! Let’s

recycle materials for this project. Ages 6 to

adult. Great project for the entire family!

38618 Sat, March 30 | 1:30 to 3:00 pm

Smashed Soda can Animals

Learn how and what pioneers recycled over

a hundred years ago, and then celebrate

Earth Day by creating a cow, bear or pig

from a soda can. Who can? Everyone can

– ages 6 to 16

38599 Sat, April 20 | 1:30 to 3:00 pm

ADVentUreS@OMA cLUBin the Attic | $10 registration fee

ADVEnTURES@OMA is a creative way to

explore the history of Okotoks and learn about

heritage crafts that are slowly disappearing.

Ages vary according to each program.


Apple Head Dolls

Revive the spirit of simpler days when

early settlers made these for their children.

Carve the head in session one and return

after it shrinks/dries to create the body and

clothing in the second session. (Some simple

supplies required.) Ages 9 to adult. (Under

12 requires an adult to stay and assist.)

38620 Sat, January 26 | 1:30 to 3:00 pm

AnD Sat, February 23 | 1:30 to 3:00 pm

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Life of a Wife

There is such a difference between then

and now in the life of a wife! In the early

days of Okotoks, you could not work

outside the home after you married. Jobs

were for single women who were eager to

be married and raise a family.

38595 Wed, March 13 | 1:30 to 3:00 pm

Whatever Did they Use that For?

browse through items that may have been

commonplace 100 years ago but are a

mystery today.

38596 Wed, April 17 | 1:30 to 3:00 pm

reMeMBer.WHen@OMAHeritage House | $5 registration fee

Adults and seniors are invited to join us one

Wednesday afternoon each month for a

taste of history and a touch of reminiscing.

Program includes time to tour the displays.

This is a great outing for a group, club or

individuals.


Okotoks past – Life on the Farm

Old photos and artifacts will take you back

to early settlers who came to this area for

new beginnings. They brought what fit in

a trunk plus their hopes and dreams for a

prosperous life for their families.

38593 Wed, January 9 | 1:30 to 3:00 pm

pioneer Sweethearts

Hear stories about some of the couples who

settled in the Okotoks area in the early

days and those who met at the dances,

later called Cupid’s Club.

38594 Wed, February 20 | 1:30 to 3:00 pm

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tom Jackson

Saturday, March 2 | 7:00 pm

tickets $70 +gSt a fundraiser for Literacy for Life and the Okotoks Arts Council

for over 40 years, actor, singer, producer

and activist, Tom Jackson has crafted a

compassionate stage of caring. He has

embraced his life experiences, championed

for the marginalized, and entertained a

continent of concert-goers and TV watchers.

His acumen has earned

him recognition amongst

his peers, yet he humbly

perseveres as it’s the reward

he seeks, not the award.

For tickets or information please visit the Okotoks Art Gallery at 53 North Railway Street or call 403.938.3204. Produced in partnership with

100 Mile House

Saturday, February 2 | 7:00 pm

tickets $20 +gSt

100 Mile House is the Edmonton based

rootsy husband and wife duo of Peter

Stone and Denise MacKay along with multi-

instrumentalist Scott Zubot. Since playing

their first show together in 2009 these

three musicians have been winning over

audiences with their energetic yet intimate

live shows.

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upcomingPerformances


Mount royal University conservatoryin Okotoks

Sunday, March 10 | 3:00 pm



Sunday, April 7 | 3:00 pm




Tickets for our Winter Classical Music Series are $30 +GST for any three performances. Single performance tickets are $15 +GST.

calgary philharmonic Orchestra ensemble in Okotoks

We are pleased to partner with the Calgary

Philharmonic Orchestra Ensemble and the

Mount Royal University Conservatory to

bring a taste of classical music to Okotoks.

Sunday, January 13 | 3:00 pm

Sunday, February 17 | 3:00 pm

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rpAc Scheduling charrette & Open House

thursday, January 10 | 7:00 pm

Help build Our Programming Schedule for

2013 – The Cultural Services team at the

Town of Okotoks would like to invite you to

a scheduling charrette and Open House for

the Rotary Performing Arts Centre (RPAC).

We are inviting current users and interested

members of the community to help us build

our programming schedule for 2013.

This evening will be a great opportunity

for community groups to see the space,

provide input, ask questions regarding

rental particulars, as well as book theatre

space for the 2013 season. We are looking

forward to meeting and hearing from all of

you who contribute to and help build our

vibrant arts community!

RPAC, 3 Elma Street, Okotoks

food and beverages will be served.

Please RSVP to [email protected] to confirm your participation.


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educationPrograms

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MUSEUM PROGRAMS are based on the

history of Okotoks and area and connect to

Alberta education curriculums from grades

K to 5. We also offer seasonal programs,

general interest programs and a downtown

heritage walk for all grades.

ART PROGRAMS connect gallery exhibitions

with art education concepts from K to grade

12 and may include a hands-on component.

Exhibitions change approximately every

five to six weeks. note: There is no fee to

bring your class or group for a self-guided

tour of any exhibition, but calling to book

ahead is advised.

ART AnD HERITAGE bADGE PROGRAMS are

available for all age levels in the Scout and

Girl Guide programs. LEADERS can email

[email protected] for more information

or call 403.938.8969

Education programs are curriculum-based

and designed for various grade levels. Most

run 1.5 to 2 hours and are available for

area schools and home school groups. fees

are $50 per group (plus GST), maximum 25

students. A fee subsidy is available through

the generous support of FirSt cALgArY

FinAnciAL and can be applied towards

transportation costs and/or program fees.

Subsidies are available on a first-come, first-

serve basis. Contact the Education Program

Specialist for further information: culture@

okotoks.ca Ask us to email you a program

booklet.

supports education programs


Birthday Parties

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• tie-dye: bring shirts, leggings, pillow cases

or socks and color them beautiful! 9+

• canvas painting: After a tour and talk in the

gallery, create your own work on art! 8+

• no Brushes! Painting on canvas using

everything but paint brushes! 5+

• Musical Masterpiece: Just like musical

chairs. 5+

• canvas Board portraits: Learn about a

famous artist like Picasso or Warhol and

paint your own portrait. 8+

LigHt Up tHe StAge @ rpAc NEW!• Kerfunkle Orchestra: create your own

instruments with a musical performance

for parents. 4+

• improv theatre: Learn the art of improv

with a drama professional. 8+

• pirate party: Ahoy! Come dressed as a

pirate and learn the walk, talk and

choreographed stage fight under the

lights. 5+

• A Magical Fairy Birthday: Girls come

dressed as your favourite fairy. Decorate a

mask or wand and step onto the stage to

learn the special fairy dance and song. 5+

for a birthday to remember, bring your

party to the Okotoks Art Gallery, Okotoks

Museum and Archives or Rotary Performing

Arts Centre. The first hour is with a talented

facilitator and the second hour is for

parents to serve refreshments.

pArtieS @ OMA• princess & the Frog tea party:

Young ladies enjoy tea in china cups and

create a tiara or bracelet to complete

your royal attire. Hear the story about

farley the frog. 4 to 6

• pioneer party: Tour the museum and

learn how things were done 100 years

ago. Ages 6+

• Scavenger Hunt: Earn your “Sleuthing

badge” by searching out some interesting

artifacts from the past. Hear the story of

the museum ghost. Ages 8+

Book parties at least 2

weeks in advance by calling

403.938.8969. Max 15

children / parents supply

refreshments / parties can be

adapted to adults.


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arT iN THe HallOkotoks municipal Centre5 Elizabeth Street

January & February

Okotoks Museum and Archives

March & April

Shirley paradis and tia Kennedy

Okotoks rec Centre99 Okotoks Drive

January & February

Jana Milne

March & April

Shirley paradis and tia Kennedy

ArtiStS’ WOrKSHOpSProfessional Development workshops for

adults are facilitated by working artists

with teaching experience. Programs vary

from a few hours to one day to a full

weekend. Contact [email protected] for

further information.

‘Draw then paint – the Valuable connection’

with Michael Downs | $90+gSt

beginning or frustrated? Learn a three-step

process to begin your drawing journey or to

overcome frustration and enhance already

established skills. Then building upon the

drawing skills, Michael will show how dramatic

light in your painting can be achieved by

understanding values. You will work your way

through exercises to acquire a skill set that

rapidly increases your ability to observe and

render any subject matter. These are skills that

anybody can learn. This workshop is designed

to assist all levels of students, from providing

a solid foundation for absolute beginners,

to strengthening the skills and approach of

those at an intermediate to advanced level. A

supply list is available.

38633 Sat, January 20 | 9:30 am to 4:30 pm


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membership

Art cLUB MeMBerSHip BeneFitS$80 per calendar year (includes gSt)

belonging to an Art Club is an excellent

way to share ideas and inspiration. A

complementary Cultural and Historical

Services membership is included with an

art club membership. Art Club members

receive studio use with the following clubs.

• The Station painters meet every Monday

between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm in the

community room at the RPAC. These

talented artists paint in a variety of mediums.

• The phoenix Art club meets every

Monday between 7:00 pm and 11:00 pm.

Artists who join the Monday night club

explore a variety of art forms, while

enjoying the camaraderie of working

together.

• The Silversmithing club meets every

Thursday evening between 7:00 pm and

11:00 pm to explore the world of metal.

Those interested in participating in the

Silversmithing Club MUST have completed

a previous silversmithing course or have

experience in metalsmithing and know

the basics such as cutting, spacing,

soldering and finishing.

inDiViDUAL MeMBerSHipBeneFitS$40 per calendar year (includes gSt)

A Cultural and Historical Services

membership is a wonderful way to support

exhibitions, educational programs and

workshops for children, youth and adults

as well as keep current about all that

is happening in culture and heritage in

Okotoks. You will receive the following

benefits for one full year:

• Culture program guide e-mailed to you

with upcoming events and exhibits three

times a year.

• first opportunity for tickets and

invitations to events and exhibits.

• Participation in the exhibition program,

including requesting exhibitions and

entry into group shows.

• Artist-related workshops and seminars.

• 10% off in the Gallery Shop

(on non-consignment items).

NEW! Studio time can be booked for art club members

in the art studio during regular business hours. Some restrictions apply. Phone 403.938.3204 for

further information.


OKOTOKS arT gallerY aT THe STaTiON53 North Railway Street | Okotoks, AB

Winter Hours(September long weekend to may long weekend)Tuesday to Saturday | 10:00 am to 5:00 pmClosed Sundays, Mondays and statutory holidays

ContactP: 403.938.3204E: [email protected]

OKOTOKS muSeum aNd arCHiVeSaT HeriTage HOuSe49 North Railway Street | Okotoks, AB

Winter Hours(September long weekend to may long weekend)Tuesday to Saturday | 10:00 am to 5:00 pmClosed Sundays, Mondays and statutory holidays


rOTarY PerFOrmiNg arTS CeNTre3 Elma Street | Okotoks, AB

The Rotary Performing Arts Centre is nowavailable for performance and meetingrentals.


For more information about Town of Okotoks

Cultural and Historical services, visit our

website at: www.OkotoksCulture.ca

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