Cochrane’s Art in the Park is an integral component of the annual Come Paint Alberta circuit, marking its third 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 year’s Kick Off to ‘Come Paint Alberta’ events at Route 22 Gallery and Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation, and let your artistic journey begin!
Enjoy this public festival for free or opt for special ticketed arts and nature-focused programs.
- Glenbow Ranch Park gates open at 8am each day
- Golf cart tours available through Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park (ticketed)
- Free family-friendly art activities
- Don’t miss the Year-End Round-Up & Art Auction showcasing the incredible original plein air artwork by participating artists! Join us at 2-4pm on Sunday, September 29th for our Round-Up art preview and meet the plein air artists. Then get your auction paddle for the Live Art Auction from 4-6pm, all happening at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch in Cochrane!
- Everyone is welcome!
Join us at 2pm on Sunday, May 26, at Route 22 Gallery.
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.
Come Paint Alberta
Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation & Route 22 Artist Collective
in collaboration with
Join us this year for the first annual Come Paint Alberta arts festival circuit, an artist-led collaborative project celebrating Alberta’s breathtaking landscapes.
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 year’s Kick Off to ‘Come Paint Alberta’ events at Route 22 Gallery and Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation, and let your artistic journey begin!
Route 22 Artist Collective: Cochrane, AB
May 25-26 and Sept 28-29 in partnership with Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park
Register: route22gallery.com
Rosebud Art Collective: Rosebud, AB
June 7-9 and Sept 20-22
Register: visitrosebud.ca
Whyte Museum: Banff AB
Banff Aug 24 | Canmore Aug 25
Register: whyte.org/events
Coutts Centre: Nanton AB
May 12, Jun 16, Jul 21, and Aug 18
Register: couttscentre.ca
Leighton Art Centre: Foothills, AB
September 7-8
Register: leightoncentre.org
