Local Arts and Culture

Okotoks’ early residents were known to challenge each other at card parties, kick up their heels at community dances and lace up for a skate on the Sheep River back in the day.

Dozens of budding artists left the comfort of the classroom to put their creations on public display.

An Alberta High School of Fine Arts student is walking the halls with a little swagger in his step lately.

A DeWinton actress donning a pirate hat and leather boots is bringing magic and humour to Foothills families.

With clipboard in hand, a Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School senior is often amid a crowd of teens answering questions and giving direction as they put the finishing touches on the private school’s fall musical.

The Okotoks Art Gallery and three heritage homes on Elma Street are housing a sweet surprise within their walls.

St. Peter’s Anglican Church will be jam-packed with the distinct styles of seven artists amidst plates of spaghetti next week. Brushed with Flair is hosting a charity supper and art sale called Pasta With a Purpose in the Okotoks church Nov.

Foothills artists are gathering in DeWinton to show off their talent this weekend while commemorating the loss of one of their own.

Public art is on the minds of more than a dozen women who got insight on what other communities offer before sharing their own thoughts last weekend. Thirteen women participated in the Town of Okotoks’ Public Art Conversation on Sept.

Dozens of like-minded fibre artists have weaved their way onto the gallery walls in Turner Valley’s library. The Sheep River Library is displaying the work of dozens of knit, woven, spun and felt clothing and art pieces this month.