CALLING PLEIN AIR ARTISTS, THE CURIOUS & ART COLLECTORS
LET’S PAINT THE TOWN! Cochrane’s Art in the Park is an integral component of the annual Come Paint Alberta circuit, marking its fifth year as a vibrant celebration of the arts within Alberta’s breathtaking landscapes. This festival, driven by the passionate art community and dedicated volunteers, exemplifies a commitment to making the arts accessible and inclusive to all. It is held at the scenic Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park and features a collaboration with the Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, spotlighting the synergy between natural beauty and artistic expression.
Immerse yourself in the rich artistic tradition of plein air painting and let the magic of Alberta’s natural beauty inspire your creative spirit. Sign up now to secure your spot in this May’s ‘Come Paint Alberta’ events at Route 22 Gallery and Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation, and let your artistic journey begin!
- Join Route 22 Galleries weeklong plein air paint-out from Tuesday May 26th to Saturday May 30th
- Glenbow Ranch Park gates are open for plein air painting from sunrise to sunset (6am-10pm)
- Plein Air Painting Workshops – Online Registration Required
- Don’t miss the Wet Paint Sale showcasing the incredible original plein air artwork by participating artists, that will be on display in Route 22 Gallery in Downtown Cochrane from May 26th to May 30th
WET PAINT SALE & SOIREE EVENT
Join us Saturday, May 30th for our Wet Paint Sale & Soirée event!!
TIME: 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
WHERE: Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery
Meet the participating Plein Air Artists and view the wonderful pieces created throughout the week! Everyone is welcome! Route 22 Interchange will also be showcasing freshly installed juried artworks and is sharing the reception evening with this sale!
PLEIN AIR PAINTING WORKSHOPS
We are proud to present the following workshops available for sign up! Click the images for more details about each of these workshops and to register!
PLEIN AIR PAINTING DEMONSTRATIONS
Stay Tuned for More Information and Upcoming Events!
QUICK LINKS
Saturday May 25th Event Schedule @Glenbow Ranch Park Learning Centre:
This year, Route 22 Gallery is committed to furthering its engagement with local Indigenous arts. Collaborating with Wazin Îchinabi Ti, Nakoda for “House of Oneness”, is a non-profit society located in Cochrane, is working with Route 22 Gallery again this year, alongside Métis artist and writer, District Captain Amber Boyd of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government.
With their help and knowledge, additional programming was added to this year’s festival schedule and will showcase traditional Métis arts, dancing, and storytelling with Elders at Glenbow Ranch Park on Saturday, May 25th, from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. The weekend event will commence with a blessing offered by Elders and Knowledge Holders, JR & Pauline Twoyoungmen from the Stoney Nakoda Nation on Saturday May 25th at 9:30am and we hope to see everyone there!
The Art in the Park Festival is open to the public and offers family-friendly art activities for all ages. All activities are by-donation on a “pay-what-you-can” system. Attendees are encouraged to contribute what they can to partake in the art activities, and the funds raised will support the development of future Art in the Park programming.
9:30am – Blessing Ceremony by Elders and Knowledge Holders, JR & Pauline Twoyoungmen
10:00 – 10:30 AM – “Storytime with Koohkum Marie” with Elder Marie Shoenthal
11:00 – 11:30am – Nature Tour of GRPF with Elders and Knowledge Holders, JR & Pauline Twoyoungmen
10:30 – 12:00 PM – “Finger Weaving” with Matt Hiltermann (20 stops)
12:00 – 2:00 PM – “Fish Scale Art” with Danielle Piper (25 stops)
2:00 – 3:00 PM – “Métis Jigging” Learn to dance the Jig with Pam Piche-Lashmore
3:00 – 4:00 PM – “Birch Bark Canoes, Wolf Willow, and other Métis Art” talk with District Captain, Amber Boyd
These activities are open to all ages to join. However, please note that Finger-Weaving and Fish Scale artwork have limited spots, so they will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
MORE ABOUT
Come Paint Alberta
Come Paint Alberta is a collaborative, seasonal plein air festival circuit led by Route 22 that brings together nine arts organizations from across Southern Alberta. These events aim to connect and strengthen our arts community and creative economy – attracting tourism, sparking collaboration, and building meaningful connections across sectors. This is the fifth annual festival celebrating Alberta’s breathtaking landscapes through plein air art.
If your art association, business, or proposed event is interested in becoming a member of Come Paint Alberta, please reach out to us at: COMEPAINTAB@ROUTE22GALLERY.COM
Participating Art Organizations
We are proud to present the participating art organizations for this year’s Come Paint Alberta Festival Circuit!
Click the images below for each organization and to register:
Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery: Cochrane, AB
May 36-30
in partnership with Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park
Register: Visit here!
Rosebud Art Collective: Rosebud, AB
Jun 5-7 & September 18-20
Register: visitrosebud.ca
Lacombe Art Guild: Lacombe, AB
June 20-21
Register: lacombeartguild.ca
Listen Studios with Canmore Art Guild: Canmore, AB
July 4-5
Register: listenstudios.ca / canmoreartguild.org
Red Deer Arts Council: Red Deer, AB
July 11
Register: reddeerartscouncil.ca
Leduc Art Club: Leduc, AB
August 15
Register: leducartclub.com
Bar U Ranch National Historic Site: Longview, AB
August 15
Register: art.baruranch@gmail.com
Leighton Art Centre: Foothills, AB
September 25-26
Register: leightoncentre.org
Coutts Centre: Nanton, AB
Sundays, May-September Drop-In Painting @ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Register: couttscentre.ca
THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS
