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The Foothills Art Club meets on Wednesday at St. Andrew’s United Church in Cochrane from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.  Club nights begin in September and go to the end of May.  The Club does not meet during the months of June, July and August.   Dates may vary from year to year so please check this website for updates.

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OTHER EVENTS (Non-FAC)
The following are a list of other opportunities that members can take advantage of to display their artwork:

Arts and Culture Foundation of Cochrane: Ongoing events for the Cochrane area are posted here. Go to www.artsandculturecochrane.ca to view regular updates. E-mail address is president@artsandculturecochrane.ca.

Town of Cochrane - Artwork can be displayed in two-week time slots. Contact Sandy Johnson at 403-851-2535 to book your spot.
Nan Boothby Art Exhibit
Our Club will be participating in this opportunity from June 18th to July 30th. One painting from all interested artists will be displayed. Drop off time is 1:00 pm on Friday, June 18th. Contact is Wendy Walker.
June 18 - July 30, 2010
Cochrane Valley Arts Festival
This event happens July 1st. An entry form has been distributed to all members. Contact is Sandy Johnson at the Town of Cochrane 851-2535.

All artists are encouraged to show and sell their work!
July 1, 2010
Calgary Stampede Art Show
Several members from the FAC will have their work on display this year.

Come out and enjoy the art - July 8 to July 18, 2010.
Thursday, July 8 to Sunday, July 18, 2010
Bearspaw and District Old Tyme Fair
Details for this event can be found on their website at http://www.bearspawfair.com.

Click on Fine Arts for the entry form for that section of the competitions.
August 28 & 29, 2010
Alberta Arts Day
The Arts and Culture Foundation of Cochrane (ACFC) is organizing this event. Entry forms are available at the Paintbox or through the ACFC website. Contact is Gina Groot.

All artists are encouraged to show and sell their artwork!
September 18, 2010
Perrenoud Ranche Fall Art Event
An e-mail will be sent out to advise you when we need details of your artwork for this event. Laura Procunier is the contact.
September 25 & 26, 2010
RockPointe Fine Arts Event
Two e-mails were send out in June with details about how you can enter your artwork in this art event. This is a juried show and the deadline for submissions is September 7, 2010. Contact is RockPointe Church at 403-851-0011 or artshow@rockpointe.ca
October 16, 2010 from 10 am to 4 pm
ACFC Joint Art Sale
The Arts and Culture Foundation of Cochrane (ACFC) is coordinating this event. The Foothills Art Club, the Cochrane Art Club, and many artists from the community will be participating in this Christmas show.

Details will be provided in the Fall.
November 27 & 28, 2010
Wednesday Art Club
Come join fellow members to paint, sketch or just have a visit. Some Wednesday evenings are set aside for special presentations or workshops and will be posted in the Calendar.
September 8, 15, 22, 29 from 6 - 9 pm
Sharing Evening
Sharing our Portfolios and Documenting our Work: Anne McGilvary will be leading this evening. Bring along any examples or ideas that you may have to contribute.

Registration for the Curtis Golomb Workshop begins this evening.

Contact is Anne McGilvary
Wed, September 8, 2010 at 7:00pm
Critique Corner
Members are welcome to bring a painting that they would like feedback on. A designated table will be set up where your painting will be displayed and positive feedback will be provided by other members.

Contact is Anne McGilvary
Wed, September 22, 2010 at 7:00 pm
Wednesday Art Club
Come join fellow members to paint, sketch or just have a visit. Some Wednesday evenings are set aside for special presentations or workshops and will be posted in the Calendar.
October 6, 13, 20, 27 from 6 - 9 pm
Executive Meeting
Members of the Executive are encouraged to send Agenda items to Beryl Moe by September 29th.
Wed, October 6, 2010 at 7:00 pm
Sharing Evening
Trees: Laura Procunier will be leading this evening. Bring along any examples or ideas that you may have to contribute.

Contact is Anne McGilvary
Wed, October 6, 2010 at 7:00 pm
General Meeting
Members are encouraged to attend to share your thoughts and ideas. Please send any Agenda items that you would like discussed to Beryl Moe by October 7, 2010.
Wed, October 13, 2010 at 7:00 pm
Critique Corner
Members are welcome to bring a painting that they would like feedback on. A designated table will be set up where your painting will be displayed and positive feedback will be provided by other members.

Contact is Anne McGilvary
Wed, October 20, 2010 at 7:00 pm
Beaupre Paintout Weekend (Rick Berg Workshop)
Monthly Paintouts provide members with a 'studio away from home' where they can focus on their art and enjoy the company of fellow artists.

This weekend is reserved for the Rick Berg Workshop. Members who are not registered for this workshop can come out on the Friday evening and gain valuable knowledge from Rick Berg. Fee is $10 - register with Anne McGilvary.

Contact is Anne McGilvary
Fri/Sat/Sun October 22/23/24, 2010 9:30am-4:30pm
Wednesday Art Club
Come join fellow members to paint, sketch or just have a visit. Some Wednesday evenings are set aside for special presentations or workshops and will be posted in the Calendar.
November 3, 10, 17, 24 from 6 - 9 pm
Sharing Evening
Mountains: Jan Murray will lead this evenings. Bring along any examples or ideas that you may have to contribute.

Contact is Anne McGilvary
Wed, November 3, 2010 at 7:00 pm
Beaupre Paintout Weekend
Monthly Paintouts provide members with a 'studio away from home' where they can focus on their art and enjoy the company of other artists.

Please note that this weekend includes Monday.

Contact is Anne McGilvary
Sat/Sun/Mon Nov 6/7/8, 2010 9:30am-4:30pm
Critique Corner
Members are welcome to bring a painting that they would like feedback on. A designated table wil be set up where your painting will be displayed and positive feedback will be provided by other members.

Contact is Anne McGilvary
Wed, November 17, 2010 at 7:00 pm
Joint Art Show and Sale
Members are encouraged to participate in this Joint Art Show and Sale organized by the Arts and Culture Foundation of Cochrane (ACFC). We will be joining the Cochrane Art Club and other artists from the community in this Christmas show at the Cochrane Ranche House.

More details to follow.
Sat/Sun November 27 & 28, 2010
Wednesday Art Club
Come join fellow members to paint, sketch or just have a visit. Some Wednesday evenings are set aside for special presentations or workshops and will be posted in the Calendar.
December 1 & 8 from 6 - 9 pm
Christmas Windup
This is our final evening of 2010. Details on the Christmas Windup will be posted soon.
Wed, December 8, 2010
Wednesday Art Club
Come join fellow members to paint, sketch or just have a visit. Some Wednesday evenings are set aside for special presentations or workshops and will be posted in the Calendar.
January 5, 12, 19, 26 from 6 - 9 pm
Sharing Evening
Snow: Janette Whittle will lead this evening. Bring along any examples or ideas that you may have to contribute.

Contact is Anne McGilvary
Wed, January 5, 2011 at 7:00 pm
Beaupre Paintout Weekend (Ursula Reynolds - Saturday)
Monthly Paintouts provide members with a 'studio away from home' where they can focus on their art and enjoy the company of other artists.

Please note that the Saturday is reserved for the Ursula Reynolds Workshop - Experimental Mixed Media.

Contact is Anne McGilvary
Sat/Sun January 15 & 16, 2011 9:30am - 4:30pm
Critique Corner
Members are welcome to bring a painting that they would like feedback on. A designated table will be set up where your painting will be displayed and positive feedback will be provided by other members.

Contact is Anne McGilvary
Wed, January 19, 2011 at 7:00 pm
Wednesday Art Club
Come join fellow members to paint, sketch or just have a visit. Some Wednesday evenings are set aside for special presentations or workshops and will be posted in the Calendar.
February 2, 9, 16, 23 from 6 - 9 pm
Sharing Evening
Canvas Preparation and Textures: Linda Thomas will lead this evening. Bring along any examples or ideas that you may have to contribute.

Contact is Anne McGilvary
Wed, February 2, 2011 at 7:00 pm
Executive Meeting
Members of the Executive are encouraged to send Agenda items to Beryl Moe by February 2, 2010.
Wed, February 9, 2011 at 7:00 pm
Beaupre Paintout Weekend (Doug Swinton Workshop)
Monthly Paintouts provide members with a 'studio away from home' where they can focus on their art and enjoy the company of other artists.

Please note that this weekend is reserved for the Doug Swinton Workshop - One day of drawing/One day using any medium you want.

Contact is Anne McGilvary
Sat/Sun February 12 & 13, 2011 9:30am-4:30pm
Critique Corner
Members are welcome to bring a painting that they would like feedback on. A designated table will be set up where your painting will be displayed and positive feedback will be provided by other members.

Contact is Anne McGilvary
Wed, February 16, 2011 at 7:00 pm
General Meeting
Members are encouraged to attend to share your thoughts and ideas. Please send any Agenda items that you wold like discussed to Beryl Moe by February 16, 2011.

NOTE: Door Prize selection for the April Art Show
Wed, February 23, 2011 7:00 pm
Wednesday Art Club
Come join fellow members to paint, sketch or just have a visit. Some Wednesday evenings are set aside for workshops and will be posted in the Calendar.
March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 from 6 - 9 pm
Sharing Evening
Rocks and Grasses - Karen Orser will lead this evening. Bring along any examples or ideas that you may have to contribute.

Contact is Anne McGilvary
Wed, March 2, 2011 at 7:00 pm
Critique Corner
Members are welcome to bring a painting that they would like feedback on. A designated table will be set up where your painting will be displayed and positive feedback will be provided by members.

Contact is Anne McGilvary
Wed, March 16, 2011 at 7:00 pm
Beaupre Paintout Weekend
Monthly Paintouts provide members with a 'studio away from home' where they can focus on their art and enjoy the company of fellow artists.

Contact is Anne McGilvary
Sat/Sun March 26 & 27, 2011 9:30am-4:30pm
Meeting - April Art Show and Sale
Final details will be provided for our upcoming Art Show and Sale in April. Tags for your artwork will be ready for artists to pickup.
Wed, March 30, 2011 at 7:00 pm
Wednesday Art Club
Come join fellow members to paint, sketch or just have a visit. Some Wednesday evenints are set aside for special presentations or workshops and will be posted in the Calendar.
April 6, 13, 20, 27 from 6 - 9 pm
Sharing Evening
Trasferring References and Drawings to Painting Supports: Anne McGilvary will lead this evening. Bring along any examples or ideas that you may have to contribute.

Contact is Anne McGilvary
Wed, April 6, 2011 at 7:00 pm
Spring Art Show and Sale
Tentatively scheduled for April 9 & 10, 2011. To be finalized once booking with the Curling Club is confirmed.
Sat/Sun April 9 & 10, 2011 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Critique Corner
Members are welcome to bring a painting that they would like feedback on. A designated table will be set up where your painting will be displayed and positive feedback will be provided by members.

Contact is Anne McGilvary
Wed, April 20, 2011 at 7:00 pm
Executive Meeting
Members of the Executive are encouraged to send Agenda items to Beryl Moe by March 30th.
Wed, April 27, 2011 at 7:00 pm
Beaupre Paintout Weekend - Curtis Golomb Workshop
Monthly Paintouts provide members with a 'studio away from home' where they can focus on their art and enjoy the company of fellow artists.

Please note that this Paintout is reserved for the Curtis Golomb Workshop.

Contact is Anne McGilvary
April 30 & May 1, 2011 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday Art Club
Come join fellow members to paint, sketch or just have a visit. Some Wednesday evenings are set aside for special presentations or workshops and will be posted in the Calendar.

Please note that May 11 is our last Wednesday meeting until September 2011.
May 4 & 11 from 6 - 9 pm
Annual General Meeting
Members are encouraged to attend to share your thoughts and ideas. Please send any Agenda items that you would like discussed to Beryl Moe by April 27th.
Wed, May 4, 2011 at 7:00 pm
Beaupre Paintout Weekend
Monthly Paintouts provide members with a 'studio away from home' where they can focus on their art and enjoy the company of fellow artists.

Saturday, May 14th will be the windup event. More details will be provided.

Please note this is the final Paintout until Fall 2011. There are two Paintouts scheduled at this time: October 22 & 23 and November 26 & 27, 2011. More details will be available in the Fall.
Sat/Sun May 14 & 15, 2011 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Plein Air Paintouts
Lorri Pullman MacDonald has offered to coordinate the Plein Air Paintouts during the months of June/July/August 2010. The first event will be on June 9, 2010 at 7:00 pm at Rustic Market Square.

Please contact Lorri if you would like to add your name to the list of members who would like to participate throughout the summer.
June/July/August 2010. Venue and times may vary.
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