Culture Program Guide: Spring-Summer 2012

OKOTOKSCULTURE.CA | SPRING/SUMMER 2012

TOWN OF OKOTOKS

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OKOTOKS CULTURE PROGRAM GUIDE

The Town of Okotoks is pleased to

present the Spring / Summer 2012

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 On ExHibiT @ OkOTOkS ART GALLERy (OAG)

04 in My Dream i Was Almost There & Getting Anxious

05 Roland Gissing | Trains, Travels and Western Traditions

06 Transitions & The Divide

PROGRAMS @ OkOTOkS ART GALLERy (OAG)

07 family Programs

08 Adult Programs

09 UPCOMinG EVEnTS

10 UPCOMinG ExHibiTS

11-12 EVEnT CALEnDAR

13 On ExHibiT @ OkOTOkS MUSEUM AnD ARCHiVES (OMA)

14 Along the Sheep River: Stories of Okotoks

15 Programs

16 Treasures from the Collections

17-18 ROTARy PERfORMinG ARTS CEnTRE (RPAC)

19 biRTHDAy PARTiES

20 EDUCATiOn PROGRAMS

21 MEMbERSHiPS

22 fiRST SATURDAyS

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in my dream i Was almost There: Julian Forrest May 4 to June 10 | Large Gallery

getting anxious: margaret Witschl May 4 to June 10 | Small Gallery

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Since the 1920’s when the Surrealists

developed the art form known as collage,

it has continued to inspire artists who seek

to explore the unknown. by combining

unrelated imagery, the collage process

creates unexpected mixtures and unsettling

relationships. Although not the actual cut

and paste process of traditional collage,

Witschl’s paintings use a collage approach

to mix stereotypically anxiety-making

images such as sharp objects, warning signs

and falling objects with content from her

personal storehouse of worrisome events,

bad dreams and general nervousness.

Margaret Witschl wishes to thank the Canada Council for the Arts for financial assistance. exHiBit-ReLAteD PROGRAMsARt.AttACK@OAGDreaming with Paper and scissors36907 sat. May 5 i 9:00 to 12 noon

OKAY.CLuB@OAG Creative Collages 36095 sat. May 12 i 1:30 to 3:00 pm

OKAY.CLuB@OAG Juxtaposition36906 sat. June 9 i 1:30 to 3:00 pm

in MY DReAM i WAs ALMOst tHeRe

Artist Statement: “by dissecting mass-

consumed and frequently internet-sourced

imagery, then (re)imagining or (re)

interpreting these pictures, i am interested

in developing loose and often ironic

narratives around themes of power, tension,

individuality and place.

i approach my work as a continuum, where

thematic issues are raised and examined,

with subtleties varying as each new body

unfolds. Stylistically i cannibalize imagery

that i feel is either symbolic or emblematic

and recycle these parts in subsequent

reworked canvases. My paintings reference

the source material, the found photos, but

are reconfigured so as to speak to ideas of

memory, nostalgia, and identity.

Ultimately, i love contradictions and

juxtapositions, and of course, paint.”

OPeninG ReCePtiOn FOR BOtH exHiBitsFriday, May 4 | 7:00 – 9:00 pmWine sponsored by the Okotoks Arts Council


Trains, Travels andWestern Traditions roland gissing June 15 to July 29 | Both Galleries

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in 1944, Gissing’s Ghost River studio and

home burnt to the ground. His collection

of paintings, model trains and much-loved

books were reduced to ashes.

in 1957 Gissing bought 20 acres of beautiful

rolling country near Okotoks. His pride and

joy became his flower beds planned with an

artist’s eye to colour, form and harmony. The

passion for his beloved trains continued.

Although not as ambitious as the Ghost

River Railway, a model railway track took

shape at the back of his house.

And so it was that Roland Gissing would

become one of Western Canada’s most prolific

artists until his passing in September, 1967. His

realistic portrayal of the western landscape is

today prized and honoured by many. OPeninG ReCePtiOnWestern Chic ii: Roland Gissing | tickets $20Friday, June 15 | 7:00 to 9:00 pm

exHiBit-ReLAteD PROGRAMsARt.AttACK@OAGsHARinG tHe LeGACY OF ROLAnD GissinG36908 sunday, June 17 i 1:00 to 3:00 pm

school programs can also be arranged - 403.938.8969 or [email protected]

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An 18 year-old Roland Gissing arrived in

Calgary in the spring of 1913 from Willersey,

England. for the next 10 years he followed the

life of a cowboy, taking life as it came, from

the Peace River country as far south as Mexico

working on various ranches along the way.

it was the fall of 1923 that he was fortunate

enough to find an open homestead on

the east bank of the Ghost River west of

Cochrane. The beauty of the foothills and

Rockies decided the location for him and

a fortunate one it was. His fondness for

sketching and drawing had grown, and with

a rising need to test his ability, he wanted to

try painting for a living. it was 1934 when

Gissing opened his first major exhibition

at the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede

to critical acclaim. further one-man shows

were held in 1947 and 1960. it was also

while in Cochrane that Gissing developed

a passion for trains and he developed the

elaborate Ghost River Railway model train

project on his property. Tragically,


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Transitions Neal Panton Aug 3 to Sep 2 | Large Gallery

The divide Patrick markle Aug 3 to Sep 2 | Small Gallery

tHe DiViDe

Art constantly evolves and the progression

is necessary for the artist and the audience

to stay interested. Recently, i have been

applying current techniques to create

different versions of images that inspired

me nine years ago, resulting in an

interesting dynamic in my latest paintings.

Using current methods, while reflecting on

the past, i have created an atmosphere of

sentimentality, while still moving forward.

These two dissimilar ideas have inspired

“The Divide”. The key ingredient that will

bring all of my work together to create

a cohesive show is the subject. Though

different techniques may be used, all of my

work continues to focus on the Canadian

landscape. OPeninG ReCePtiOn FOR BOtH exHiBitsFriday, August 3 | 7:00 to 9:00 pmWine sponsored by the Okotoks Arts Council

exHiBit-ReLAteD PROGRAMsPHOtO.OP@OAGneAL PAntOn WORKsHOP & WALKABOut36912 sat. August 18 i 1:00 to 4:00 pm

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“Transitions” is a five-year project that

takes you on a journey from mountains

to a landscape shaped largely by man.

Lethbridge, Waterton and the Crowsnest

Pass form a triangle and the boundaries

of this exhibit. These photographs merge

two areas of interest: naturally occurring

landscapes juxtaposed against landscapes

that have been changed by human impact.

in these series of photographs i explore

how human impact has not degraded the

landscapes, but augmented them so that

they are no less monumental and beautiful

than the surrounding natural landscapes.

Particular attention to texture and detail

in this series lends itself to the tactile and

i encourage you to reach out and make

your own unique connections to my

photography.

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A bear plus a balloon equals a circus or a

bear in the air? Expect the unexpected in

this afternoon program combining paint +

imagination.

36906 sat, June 9 i 1:30 to 3:00 pm

PHOtO.OP@OAG

Join neal Panton, Cranbrook, b.C.

photographer, for a workshop and outdoor

walkabout with your digital camera.

Program will include a tour of his exhibit

in the gallery.

36912 sat, August 18 i 1:00 to 4:00 pm

OKAY!CLuB@OAGOAG Art studio | $7 registration fee

OkAy.CLUb@OAG is a monthly program at

the art gallery from September to June for

ages 6 to 12. (Ages may vary depending on

program.) youngsters can be dropped off

or a parent/guardian is welcome to stay and

join in. Each program is based on a current

gallery exhibit and is often facilitated by

an artist on display. A brief tour is followed

by a hands-on activity in the studio. Online

Registration: netreg.okotoks.ca

CReAtiVe COLLAGe

Creative collages can be made from rubber

stamps, wallpaper, magazines, photos,

jewellery, and more. bring items from

home to craft a collage about your world,

your pet or your opinion. no two collages

are ever the same.

36905 sat, May 12 i 1:30 to 3:00 pm

Family Programs@ Oag


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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. No

art experience is required, only a spirit of

adventure. Bring your inner child for a

play-date with art materials that will relate

to the current exhibitions in the galleries.

Online Registration: netreg.okotoks.ca

DREAMING WITH PAPER AND SCISSORS

Margaret Witschl, painter and

photographer, will introduce the method

of collage combined with the process of

dreaming (very personal and no rules) for a

morning of liberated art making. Program

will include a tour of her exhibit.

36907 Saturday, May 5 I 9:00 to 12 noon

Adult Programs@ OAG

SHARING THE LEGACY OF ROLAND

GISSING

Kori Gregory will be sharing the legacy

of her grandfather, well known Alberta

landscape artist, Roland Gissing. Spend

an afternoon with a tour and talk about

Gissing’s exhibition plus hands-on drawing

and painting from his sketches and

paintings. No art experience necessary.

36908 Sunday, June 17 I 1:00 to 3:00 pm


upcoming events

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arT iN THe HallOkotoks municipal Centre5 Elizabeth Street

May & June | VALeRie McLenAHAn

July & Aug | OKOtOKs MuseuM & ARCHiVes

arT iN THe HallOkotoks recreation Centre 99 Okotoks Drive

May & June | MeLAnie POPe

July & August | nAnCY OsADCHuK

For more information on how to become a member and get your application to exhibit for Art in the Hall 2013, please contact the gallery at 403.938.3204.

Western Chic ii: Roland Gissing

Friday, June 15 | 7:00 to 9:00 pm

This second annual tent-covered exhibit

launch and fundraiser will be held outside

on the front lawn of the Okotoks Art

Gallery. it will feature music, food and

drink and one-of-a-kind silent auction.

Tickets will be $20+GST. Call the gallery at

403.938.3204 for tickets.

Okotoks Annual Children’s Festival

June 16 | 12 noon to 4:00 pm

ethel tucker Park | 23 Riverside Drive

Free admission to the park

The Okotoks Annual Children’s festival has

been a popular event in June for the past 20+

years as part of the fun-filled town parade

day. The festival includes children’s crafts,

games and live entertainment. This year

brings Splash ‘n boots and HOJA to Okotoks!!

Splash ‘n boots, a musical energy stampede

who was recently thrown into the national

spotlight when their music videos were picked

up by Treehouse Television. They have been

called the “U2 of children’s entertainment”

and now, they’ve become the Canadian

Children’s Music Group of the year!

HOJA is a three-part, high-energy, modern

acapella group. Audiences are often

amazed to learn that every sound during

their performance is being created live

by the singers on stage… there are no

backup tracks!

The Okotoks Children’s

Festival is supported

by the Okotoks Arts

Council.


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This multi media exhibition addresses

the issue of climate change and the rapid

rate of glacial melt. This whole project

has been four years in the making and

involved trekking to seven glaciers on three

continents. It is endorsed by the United

Nations Water for Life Decade (2010-2015)

and supported by the University of Calgary

Environmental Sciences and the Geological

Survey of Canada in Ottawa.

OPENING RECEPTIONFriday, September 7 | 7:00 – 9:00 pmWine sponsored by the Okotoks Arts Council

ICE FLOWS AND SOUND RETREATS |

JAN KABATOFF

Sep 7 to Oct 21 | Both Galleries

Glaciers make up 10 per cent of the earth’s

mass and serve as storage for 75 per cent

of the earth’s fresh water. They play a key

role in the climate change debate, and like

the canary in the coal mine, they provide

clues about the effects of climate change.

Scientists tell us that due to their sensitivity

to temperature fluctuations, with few

exceptions, glaciers around the world are

shrinking at an unprecedented rate. In

Western Canada glaciers show a strong

negative balance, (the difference between

snow accumulation and ice loss) with

approximately 300 glaciers disappearing

between 1985 and 2005. This poses a serious

threat to the ecology of the eastern and

western slopes of the Rocky Mountains,

since glaciers act as water savings accounts

and as regulators, storing water during cool,

wet climate and releasing it during warm,

dry climate conditions.

Upcoming Exhibits


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friday, May 4 Opening reception@OAG “in My Dream i Was Almost There” & “Getting Anxious”

Saturday, May 5 first Saturdays

Saturday, May 5 Art.Attack@OAG “Dreaming With Paper and Scissors”

Saturday, May 5 Okotoks Walking Tour

Saturday, May 12 Okay.Club@OAG “Creative Collages”

friday, May 18 international Museum Day “Our Changing Community”

Saturday, May 26 Adventures@OMA “Heritage Craft – Cross Stitch”

Saturday, June 2 first Saturdays

Saturday, June 2 Okotoks Walking Tour

Saturday, June 9 Okay.Club@OAG “Juxtaposition”

friday, June 15 Opening reception@OAG “Gissing Launch and Western Chic fundraiser”

Saturday, June 16 Okotoks Annual Children’s festival | Ethel Tucker Park

Sunday, June 17 Art.Attack@OAG “Sharing the Legacy”

Saturday, June 23 Adventures@OMA “Heritage Gardening for Children”

Sunday, June 24 Adventures@OMA “Adult Heritage Gardening”

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Saturday, July 7 first Saturdays

Saturday, July 7 Okotoks Walking Tour

Saturday, July 28 Okotoks Cemetery Tour

friday, Aug 3 Opening reception@OAG “Transitions” & “The Divide”

Saturday, Aug 4 first Saturdays

Saturday, Aug 4 Okotoks Walking Tour

Saturday, Aug 18 Photo.Op@OAG “Photo Workshop & Walkabout”

Saturday, Aug 18 Okotoks Cemetery Tour

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The theme of this year’s event is “Museums

in a Changing World: New Challenges, New

Inspiration.” Our museum exhibit will focus

on how our community has changed and

how everyday objects have changed.

EVENTSWALKING TOURS

The Okotoks and District Historical Society

will host free guided Heritage Walking

Tours and Okotoks Cemetery Tours during

the summer months.

• HeritageWalkingTour

Saturday, May 5 | 1:00 pm


Saturday, June 2 | 1:00 pm


Saturday, July 7 | 2:00 pm

• HeritageWalkingTour | Saturday, Aug 4

2:00 pm. *Meet at the museum.

• CemeteryTour

Saturday, July 28 | 2:00 pm

• CemeteryTour| Saturday, Aug 18

2:00 pm. *Meet at the cemetery.

For more information, call the Okotoks

Museum and Archives, 403.938.8969.

Along the Sheep River: Stories of Okotoks

presents the history of Okotoks in a vibrant

and engaging way. This permanent exhibit

explores Okotoks’ special landscape,

compelling characters, and bright future.

Set within the renovated walls of Heritage

House, visitors will discover what it truly

means to be an Okotokian. Photos and

artifacts help bring to life the stories of the

town’s rich natural and cultural heritage.

Discover how the meandering Sheep

River has shaped the land and people for

thousands of years. Uncover pioneer spirit

in those first adventurous souls who dared

to set up shop and set down roots. Explore

cycles of boom and bust and understand

how Okotoks is creating a green future.

Connect to Okotoks’ cultural community

and discover some of the fascinating

people who have helped make Okotoks

the dynamic town it is today.

OUR CHANGING COMMUNITY

May 18-June 30 | Museum Exhibit

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HeRitAGe GARDeninG FOR CHiLDRen

Join Evonne Smulders, Certified Permaculture

Designer. We will spend the afternoon

on projects that connect the past and the

present. Children will be given a hands-on

opportunity to explore plants in modern

gardens and understand the roots of their

usage. Learn about taking fresh plants and

making teas and other useful items and

explore the ‘modern version’ of a classic

garden standard. Each child will be given

a package of heritage seeds and a small

heritage seedling to take home and plant.

36910 saturday, June 23 i 1:00 to 3:00 pm

ADuLt HeRitAGe GARDeninG CLAss

This is an opportunity to hone your skills

at using native and heritage plants in your

gardenscape. Evonne Smulders will discuss

the importance of each plant and why

they would have been important players

in gardens of old. Each participant will be

given a packet of heritage seeds and a small

seedling to take home as well as recipes for

the kitchen.

36911 sunday, June 24 i 1:00 to 3:00 pm

ADVentuRes@OMA CLuBin the Attic | $7 registration fee

The Adventures@OMA Club is a creative

way for families with children ages 6 to

12 to explore the history of Okotoks.

youngsters can be dropped off or parents

can join in for a family fun event. This

program is offered one Saturday per

month from September to June. Online

Registration: netreg.okotoks.ca

HeRitAGe CRAFts – CROss stitCH

“x” Marks the Spot. Cross stitch goes back

many centuries - a known sampler in an

American museum is dated circa 1653.

Join Anna Stolcova, member of Heritage

Weavers and Spinners Guild, for a hands-on

introduction to this ancient craft. Anna will

have examples of her own work and will

supply kits to complete a simple project.

Parents/guardians are welcome to stay

and assist younger registrants. kEEP OUR

HERiTAGE HAPPEninG at the museum!

36909 saturday, May 26 i 1:00 to 3:00 pm

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THE ARTIFACT COLLECTIONNowadays if you wanted some cream for

your coffee or butter for your biscuits,

you would simply run to the store. But at

the turn of the century, those items were

a little harder to acquire. It would first

require milking the cow, separating the

cream, and then churning that cream into

the butter. The museum doesn’t have a

cow in its backyard; however, it does have

a cream separator and a turn-of-the-

century wooden barrel butter churn in

its artifact collection. Both of these hand-

powered objects help remind us how much

has changed over the last century and

make us appreciate the convenience of the

grocery store.

THE ARCHIVAL COLLECTIONThe Okotoks Museum and Archives is home

to over 80 years of newspapers which

chronicle the community’s history. Copies of

the Okotoks Review, dating back to 1905,

provide a wealth of historic information

about the town and its residents. Births,

marriages and deaths are noted within its

pages; advertisements list the products and

services of local businesses; and major news

and sporting achievements are front page

news. The brittle pages of the Review are

safely stored in the archives, but copies are

accessible to the public on microfilm.

Treasures from theCollections @ OMA

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The Okotoks Arts Council embarked on an

ambitious project to purchase the church.

Their goal was to preserve a much-loved

historic building and also to provide a

needed facility for the performing arts.

After hundreds of hours of fund-raising

and renovations, the arts council donated

it to the Town of Okotoks. It was officially

opened in April, 2005. Extensive structural

and stabilization work has been undertaken

on the building since then including a

$1 million investment by three levels of

government in 2009-10.

RENTAL OPPORTUNITIESRental of the RPAC is readily available for

your next event, but only on a first come,

first serve basis. It is the ideal location for

your wedding, concert, stage plays, or

even a meeting downstairs in the bright

community room. Call the gallery at

403.938.3204 to learn more.

For almost a century, the brick church on the

corner of Elma Street and Centre Avenue

served as a gathering place for the Okotoks

community; a place to worship, gain

inspiration and where music and praise filled

the rafters. Although no longer a church,

the facility continues to be a gathering place

for celebration and inspiration in its new

role as the Rotary Performing Arts Centre.

The building was originally the Methodist

Church, built in 1906 at a cost of $5,100.

It became the Okotoks United Church in

1917 when the Methodist and Presbyterian

congregations joined together. As the town

grew, so did the congregation, and in 2002

members of the Okotoks United Church had

outgrown their space and they made the

difficult decision to put their beloved church

up for sale.

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Birthday Parties

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PAintinG PARties @ OAG• Tie-dye: bring white cotton shirts,

leggings, pillow cases or socks and color

them beautiful!

• CanvasPainting: After a brief tour

and talk about the current shows in the

galleries, create your own work of art as

a fun remembrance of the birthday party!

• no Brushes! Paint a picture using

everything except paint brushes.

• Musical Masterpiece: Just like musical

chairs but with art materials!

• Canvas Board Portraits: from Picasso to

Van Gogh to Andy Warhol!

Birthday parties should be booked at least

two weeks in advance by calling Jan at

403.938.8969. Party fee: $150 + GST, with

a maximum of 15 children. Parents will

supply food and beverages.

for a birthday to remember, bring your party

to the Okotoks Art Gallery or the Okotoks

Museum and Archives!

BiRtHDAY PARties @ OMA• Princess & the Frog tea Party:

young ladies come to a traditional tea

party at the museum. All you have to do

is kiss the frog to become a princess!

Enjoy having ‘tea’ in china cups and

saucers and creating a related craft

to complete your royal attire.

• PioneerParty: Tour the displays in the

museum and learn how things were

done a hundred years ago. Play games

like ‘find the button’ and create an old

fashioned toy to take home.

• scavenger Hunt: Make your birthday

a historic adventure! Teams will scour

the museum looking for historic

treasures’. Play the matching “Old to

new Game.”


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educationPrograms

OAG: Art programs are based on

the exhibitions in the galleries. View

professional fine art outside the textbook.

With each new exhibition at OAG, student

groups are invited to tour the galleries and

experience a curriculum-related program.

Programs may include:

• Focusingonparticularelementsand

principles of design.

• Touringanddiscussingexhibitionsplus

a hands-on art activity in our Artists’

Studio.

BOOKinG A sCHOOL PROGRAMProgram fees: $50 per class (plus GST).

A subsidy for program fees and bussing

costs is available through the generosity

of fiRST CALGARy finAnCiAL ARTS &

HERiTAGE EDUCATiOn ACCESS fUnD. it is

available to classrooms and home school

groups, and is distributed on a first come,

first serve basis. Contact the Education

Program Specialist at 403.938.8969 or email

[email protected]

School programs offered through the

museum and art gallery are curriculum-based

and directed towards various grade levels.

OMA: PAst tO PResent series Programs at Okotoks Museum and Archives

may include hands-on activities, games,

role-play, storytelling and/or research.

• FromRiverstoRocks– significant

Landmarks in My Community | K to Gr. 1

• Okotoks–ChangesoverTime | Gr. 2/3

• OkotoksHeroes | Gr. 4/5

• OkotokstheJourney i Gr. 5

eARLY FAMiLies series| K to Gr.6 This program can be adapted to most

grades. Choose one module which will be

combined with a hands-on activity plus a

tour of the museum for a 1.5 hour heritage

experience.

• Life of a Wife

• FromSlatestoSmartboards

• From Farmer to Agricultural specialist

• A Prairie Farm Family

Downtown Heritage Walk | Gr. 1 to Gr. 6

Program includes a downtown walk plus a

tour of the museum. 2 hours in length.


memberships

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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 Culture and Heritage

membership is included with an art club

membership. Art Club members receive

studio use with the following clubs.

• Thestation 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.

• ThePhoenix 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.

• Thesilversmithing 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 MeMBeRsHiP BeneFits$40 per calendar year (includes Gst)

A Culture membership is a wonderful

way to support exhibitions, educational

programs and workshops for children,

youth and adults as well as keep current

about all things happening in culture in

Okotoks. you will receive the following

benefits for one full year:

• Cultureprogramguide,e-mailedtoyou

with upcoming events and exhibits, and

informative articles, three times a year.

• Firstopportunityforticketsand

invitations to events and exhibits.

• Participationintheexhibitionprogram,

including requesting exhibitions and

entry into group shows.

• Artist-relatedworkshopsandseminars.

• 10%offintheGalleryShop.

(on non-consignment items)

NEW! Studio time can be booked for art club members

in the art studio during regular business hours.

Some restrictions may apply. Phone 403.938.3204 for

further information.


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FiRst sAtuRDAYs | Olde towne Okotoks Experience the diverse mix of arts and

culture in Olde Towne Okotoks. On the

first Saturday of each month, art venues,

restaurants and boutiques in Olde Towne

Okotoks offer a mix of special activities

including exhibitions, live music, street

happenings, tastings, special promotions

and great sales. Remember to check out the

live music at the plaza! first Saturdays are

brought to you by the Okotoks Arts Council.

sAtuRDAY, MAY 5

• RiverValleycleanup

• OkotoksHeritageWalkingTour,1:00pm,

meet at the museum.

sAtuRDAY, June 2

• RotarySoapBoxDerby

• OkotoksHeritageWalkingTour,1:00pm,

meet at the museum.

To view the full listing of events for May to

August go to www.okotoksartscouncil.ca or

email [email protected].

CReAtiOn.stAtiOn@RPACCommunity Room | FRee

Creation.Station at the RPAC is part of fiRST

SATURDAyS, with a different craft theme

each month. Drop in any time between

12:00 and 3:00 pm for a free family craft.

RPAC ARt sHOW AnD sALe Come to shop and meet your local artists

in this artwork show and sale in the

community room of the Rotary Performing

Arts Centre during the months of March to

October from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

For information on how you can become a

member and showcase your art too, please

contact the gallery at 403.938.3204.


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

Summer Hours10 am to 5 pm | Mon to Sat12 noon to 5 pm | Sun & holidays

ContactP: 403.938.3204E: [email protected]

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

Summer Hours10 am to 5 pm | Mon to Sat12 noon to 5 pm | Sun & 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

A publication of

Culture Program Guide: Spring-Summer 2012

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