Route 22

A Deep Dive into Acrylic Painting
2025-09-10 09:30 - 16:00, 2025-09-17 09:30 - 16:00, 2025-09-24 09:30 - 16:00, 2025-10-01 09:30 - 16:00, 2025-10-08 09:30 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton) | Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, 208 1 St W 208 1 Street West, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 2E7, Canada
A Deep Dive into Acrylic Painting!
Unlock your creative potential in this 5 weeklong course designed for new and intermediate artists!
Join us at Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery for a hands-on course led by Marike MacDonald:
Explore new techniques and deepen your skills!
DATES:
– Week 1 — Sept 10: Design Strategies
– Week 2 — Sept 17: Colour Strategies
– Week 3 — Sept 24: Underpainting Strategies
– Week 4 — Oct 1: Negative Painting
– Week 5 — Oct 8: Glazing Techniques
TIME: Wednesdays from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM
AGES: 18+
LOCATION: Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery
FEES:
– Full Series: $400 for ALL 5 classes
– Drop-In: $100 per class (choose your preferred sessions)
Each Week Offers:
– A focus on a specific principle or method in the morning
– Time for lunch and movement breaks
– An afternoon instructor-led painting session | Subjects will primarily include landscapes and florals!
– Participants will be able to take home a finished or nearly finished painting each week!
More Information and Registration HERE!

Open Mic Nights @ Route 22 - September 17th
2025-09-17 18:30 - 21:00 | Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, 208 1 St W 208 1 Street West, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 2E7, Canada
Dates: September 17th
Time: 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: 208 1 Street West Cochrane, AB T4C 2E7
Cost: $5 + Eventbrite fees
Description:
Calling all poets, musicians, magicians & comedians! Come share your talents in an intimate setting, or sit and cheer on your fellow locals!
GET TICKETS!

National Day for Truth & Reconciliation | Afternoon Showcase & Public Event
2025-09-30 13:30 - 16:30 | The Station at Cochrane Crossing, 360 Railway St W, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 2E2, Canada
National Day for Truth & Reconciliation
Learn about this unique art form from artist Michelle Wiebe, its role in the residential school system, and create a custom themed postcard as a token of truth and reconciliation.
This event is FREE & open to the public.
DATE: September 30, 2025
TIME: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
LOCATION: The Station at Cochrane Crossing | 360 Railway St. W, Cochrane AB
The day will begin with a flag raising and moment of silence, followed by reflections from local First Nation Elders and Métis Knowledge Keepers. Guests are invited to engage in reconciliation-focused art and music activities, spend time in the tipi, observe traditional hide tanning, and experience cultural demonstrations shared by local Indigenous community members.
*Bannock and refreshments will be provided for the first 400 people.*
Join us and the Town of Cochrane to create a space for reflection, learning, and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.

Building a Strategic Artist Resume
2025-10-02 18:30 - 20:30 | Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, 208 1 St W 208 1 Street West, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 2E7, Canada
Building a Strategic Artist Resume!
Join Michelle Wiebe for CEDD Module 7 for an informative session on how you can begin listing your past and present achievements to build a brighter future!
In today’s world an Artist’s Curriculum Vitae (CV or resume) is not only a list of their achievements but a story of their experiences, priorities and direction forward as a creative professional. A well-rounded resume can unlock funding opportunities, creative projects, educational roles and so much more. Join Michelle Wiebe for this informative session on how you can start today listing your past and present achievements to build a brighter future.
When: October 2, 2025 | 6:30–8:30 PM
Where: Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, Cochrane AB
Cost:
– Route 22 Members: FREE
– Non-Members: $10 + GST | Fees
More information and registration HERE!
This series of Entrepreneurial Development workshops (CEDD Modules) are funded by PrairiesCan (Federal Govnt) and Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD).

Changing Seasons Solo Exhibition Opening Reception
2025-10-03 16:00 - 19:00 | Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, 208 1 St W 208 1 Street West, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 2E7, Canada
We proudly present our next SOLO Exhibition in our downtown Cochrane Gallery location.
“Changing Seasons” – Art Exhibition featuring the art of local artist Jason Mann.
This exhibition is showing from September 29th to November 2nd.
Experience the beauty of transformation in the changing seasons, capturing nature’s shifting moods and colors!
OPENING RECEPTION | CELEBRATION:
FRIDAY – October 3, 2025
TIME: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
LOCATION: Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, Cochrane, AB.
Refreshments will be provided!
All are welcome!

Striking A Creative Spark!
2025-10-09 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-16 13:00 - 16:00 | Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, 208 1 St W 208 1 Street West, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 2E7, Canada
Striking A Creative Spark!
A supportive & relaxed space for youth to come create, have fun, and socialize outside of the classroom during the Alberta teachers strike!
Due to the Alberta teachers strike beginning on October 6, Route 22 will be offering drop-in creative programming for youth ages 12 – 17!
These sessions will be led by Lara Kruger, a professional multi-disciplinary artist with 10+ years of teaching experience in the arts!
Come create, have fun, and socialize in a relaxed and supportive creative space!
Dates:
– October 9th, 2025
– October 16th, 2025
– *Dependent on how long the teachers strike will last, more dates may be added!!
Times:
– 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
– 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Location:
– Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, Cochrane, AB
Cost:
– $10 per drop-in session, +GST | Fees
Ages:
– 12 – 17
Basic supplies will be included:
– Assorted paints
– Paper
– Mixed media
Bring any other supplies you already have and want to work with!! It can be 2D or 3D!
More information and registration HERE!

Cobwebber Broom Workshop!
2025-10-12 11:00 - 14:00 | Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, 208 1 St W 208 1 Street West, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 2E7, Canada
Cobwebber Broom Workshop!
Join Kayla Yearwood in learning the process of making a cobwebber-style broom!
Broommaking are practices steeped in tradition, and each broom you create is functional!
In this workshop, participants will learn the process of making a cobwebber-style broom from start to finish.
All tools and materials are provided.
The class is physical and will require the use of your whole body.
DATE: Sunday, October 12th
TIMES: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
COST: $150, + GST | FEES
AGES: 18+
More information and registration HERE!

Open Mic Nights @ Route 22 - October 15th
2025-10-15 18:30 - 21:00 | Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, 208 1 St W 208 1 Street West, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 2E7, Canada
Dates: October 15th
Time: 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: 208 1 Street West Cochrane, AB T4C 2E7
Cost: $5 + Eventbrite fees
Description:
Calling all poets, musicians, magicians & comedians! Come share your talents in an intimate setting, or sit and cheer on your fellow locals!
GET TICKETS!

Cinnamon Broom Workshop!
2025-10-19 11:00 - 13:00 | Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, 208 1 St W 208 1 Street West, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 2E7, Canada
Cinnamon Broom Workshop!
Join Kayla Yearwood in learning the process of making a cinnamon broom from start to finish!
Broommaking are practices steeped in tradition, and each broom you create is functional!
In this workshop, participants will learn the process of making a cobwebber-style broom from start to finish.
All tools and materials are provided.
The class is physical and will require the use of your whole body.
DATE: Sunday, October 19th
TIMES: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
COST: $75, + GST | Fees
AGES: 18+
More information and registration HERE!

Tourism - Your Secret Business Power
2025-10-22 17:30 - 18:45 | Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, 208 1 St W 208 1 Street West, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 2E7, Canada
Tourism – Your Secret Business Power
Do you run a small business and want to tap into new revenue streams? Are you curious how tourism could help grow your bottom line? Join us for Cochrane’s Small Business Week at Route 22 Gallery and discover how experience development can turn visitors into loyal customers and unlock fresh opportunities for your business!
When: Oct 22, 2025
Time: 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM
Where: Route 22 Gallery
Cost: Free! – Registration required.
Refreshments will be available!
More information and registration HERE!
Cochrane Small Business Week is proudly brought to you by the Cochrane Community Innovation Team (CCIT) – Cochrane & District Chamber of Commerce, Cochrane Business Network, Innovate Cochrane, Community Futures Centre West, Explore Cochrane, and the Town of Cochrane Economic Development.

Striking A Creative Spark!
2025-10-23 13:00 - 16:00 | Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, 208 1 St W 208 1 Street West, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 2E7, Canada
Striking A Creative Spark!
A supportive & relaxed space for youth to come create, have fun, and socialize outside of the classroom during the Alberta teachers strike!
Due to the Alberta teachers strike beginning on October 6, Route 22 will be offering drop-in creative programming for youth ages 12 – 17!
These sessions will be led by Lara Kruger, a professional multi-disciplinary artist with 10+ years of teaching experience in the arts!
Come create, have fun, and socialize in a relaxed and supportive creative space!
Dates:
Every Thursday until the Alberta Teachers Strike ends!
Times:
– 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
– 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Location:
– Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, Cochrane, AB
Cost:
– $10 per drop-in session, +GST | Fees
Ages:
– 12 – 17
Basic supplies will be included:
– Assorted paints
– Paper
– Mixed media
Bring any other supplies you already have and want to work with!! It can be 2D or 3D!
More information and registration HERE!

Engaging Customers: Service, Stories, and Sales
2025-10-23 18:30 - 20:30 | Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, 208 1 St W 208 1 Street West, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 2E7, Canada
Engaging Customers: Service, Stories, and Sales!
Join Jo-Anne Oucharek for CEDD Module 8 for a workshop designed for artist working within a collective, where welcoming visitors and creating meaningful connections is a shared responsibility!
Together, you’ll explore how to:
– Service — Provide a warm, professional, and memorable experience for every visitor who walks through the door.
– Stories – Share the inspiration behind your own work while also being able to speak confidently about the art and practices of fellow collective members.
– Sales – Support the collective’s success by recognizing buying cues, guiding conversations toward purchase decisions, and celebrating sales as a team effort.

When: October 23, 2025 | 6:30–8:30 PM
Where: Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, Cochrane AB
Cost:
– Route 22 Members: FREE
– Non-Members: $10 + GST | Fees
More information and registration HERE!
This series of Entrepreneurial Development workshops (CEDD Modules) are funded by PrairiesCan (Federal Govnt) and Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD).

Cochrane & District Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards
2025-10-24 18:00 - 23:00 | Cochrane Lions Event Centre, 109 5th Ave, Cochrane, AB, T4C 2C3, Canada
Route 22’s Business Excellence Awards Nomination!
Cochrane & District Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards is a brand new annual celebration dedicated to honouring the incredible small businesses that shape our town, with support from the Town of Cochrane, Community Futures Centre West, Explore Cochrane, Cochrane Business Network and Innovate Cochrane.
Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery has been wonderfully nominated for the:
– Tourism & Community Attraction Award
– Emerging Business Award
– and the Greatest Impact Award!!
DATE: Friday, October 24th, 2025
TIME: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
LOCATION: Cochrane Lions Event Centre | 109 5th Ave, Cochrane, AB
COST:
– Chamber Members: $85 dollars per ticket
– Non Chamber Members: $95 dollars per ticket
Cocktails at 6pm with roast beef dinner, awards and entertainment to follow.
Join us alongside the other incredible small businesses that shape our town, with support from the Town of Cochrane – as we celebrate local excellence, spark new connections, and kick off a tradition of recognizing Cochrane’s entrepreneurial spirit for years to come!
Tickets to this celebration can be found at cochranechamber.ca!

Trick or Treat in Historic Downtown
2025-10-31 15:00 - 18:00 | Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, 208 1 St W 208 1 Street West, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 2E7, Canada
Trick or Treat in Historic Downtown
Join Route 22 Gallery for a fun afternoon of Trick or Treating in Historic Downtown Cochrane!!
Please Note: We will be closing at 6:00 PM instead of our regular closing hours at 8:00 PM.
Bring the whole family down for some fun trick or treating and stop into the participating shops for treats, promos and more!
Find us at 208 1st St West, Cochrane, AB and be sure to visit quirksocial.ca for a list of all the participating businesses & their addresses!!

Cobwebber Broom Workshop!
2025-11-02 11:00 - 14:00 | Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, 208 1 St W 208 1 Street West, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 2E7, Canada
Cobwebber Broom Workshop!
Join Kayla Yearwood in learning the process of making a cobwebber-style broom!
Broommaking are practices steeped in tradition, and each broom you create is functional!
In this workshop, participants will learn the process of making a cobwebber-style broom from start to finish.
All tools and materials are provided.
The class is physical and will require the use of your whole body.
DATE: Sunday, November 2nd
TIME: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
COST: $150, + GST | FEES
AGES: 18+
More information and registration HERE!

Creating a Portfolio to Get Your Work Noticed
2025-11-06 18:30 - 20:30 | Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, 208 1 St W 208 1 Street West, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 2E7, Canada
Creating a Portfolio to Get Your Work Noticed!
Join Michelle Wiebe for CEDD Module 9 as she shares what organizations are looking for in portfolio submissions that go beyond image quality!
Showcasing artwork is one of the most important tasks an artist is responsible for. Portfolios are more than a collection of photographs; they are an introduction to your potential and show your skill to new audiences and funders. In this session, Michelle Wiebe will not only touch on the basics of documenting your work but also share what organizations are looking for in portfolio submissions that go beyond image quality.
When: November 6, 2025 | 6:30–8:30 PM
Where: Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, Cochrane AB
Cost:
– Route 22 Members: FREE
– Non-Members: $10 + GST | Fees

More information and registration HERE!
This series of Entrepreneurial Development workshops (CEDD Modules) are funded by PrairiesCan (Federal Govnt) and Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD).

Interchange Opening Reception
2025-11-07 16:00 - 19:00 | Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, 208 1 St W 208 1 Street West, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 2E7, Canada
Join us for the next Interchange Opening Reception!
We are welcoming the end of fall in the best way possible: with a Fresh New Art Installation!
We welcome you to explore the latest exhibition featuring stunning new artworks from our talented Route 22 Artist Member Collective.
This reception will also host the launch of Route 22’s Seasonal Selections — a gift sized gallery on display until the end of December featuring a selection of small works and items full of seasonal charm!
Enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres and meet the amazing Route 22 Artists!
Date: Friday, November 7th, 2025
Time: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, Cochrane, AB
Don’t miss out on this vibrant celebration of art and community, see you there!

Cobwebber Broom Workshop - SOLD OUT!
2025-11-16 11:00 - 14:00 | Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, 208 1 St W 208 1 Street West, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 2E7, Canada
Cobwebber Broom Workshop!
Join Kayla Yearwood in learning the process of making a cobwebber-style broom!
Broommaking are practices steeped in tradition, and each broom you create is functional!
In this workshop, participants will learn the process of making a cobwebber-style broom from start to finish.
All tools and materials are provided.
The class is physical and will require the use of your whole body.
DATE: Sunday, November 16th
TIME: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
COST: $150, + GST | FEES
AGES: 18+
More information and registration HERE!

Cobwebber Broom Workshop!
2025-11-16 11:00 - 14:00 | Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, 208 1 St W 208 1 Street West, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 2E7, Canada
