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​Foothills Artj Club
Members' Message Board
The Foothills Art Club's fall painting season will begin on Wednesday September 20 at 6:30  for members and anyone who wishes to join our Club.​  We will be meeting in the Saint Andrew's United Church Hall in Cochrane, Alberta.  (bring your own mug for beverages) .

Sept 20th
Art Supply Exchange - members can buy, sell & trade surplus art supplies.
Planning for our Fall Show & Sale  is in the works.  Please sign up on the volunteer sheet on Wednesdays. 
Wednesday October 4  will be a General Meeting  and Fall Show/Sale Review.
We will also be selecting the Door Prize so bring in your submissions. 

​Marty Cochrane, club member, professional musician and vocalist, will be preforming at our Fall Show&Sale on October 14th. 
​Thank you Beryl for organizing our 2023 Welcome and Ice Cream Social on Wednesday September 6th

The Foothills Art Club's Spring 2023 Art Show & Sale 

was held on April 22 at the St.  Andrews United Church in Cochrane Alberta.      The event… it was wonderful! So many said they were very happy to see us back!
Photos courtesy of Daniel Ganzale - The Cochrane Eagle

see Cochrane Eagle April 27 for more
and also Warren Harbeck's Column
The Foothills Art Club is grateful to have received a generous grant from the Treasures for Your Home Society (Home Treasures). These funds will help our club move forward as we build membership and plan for our 2023/24 season.
2023-2024 Membership Year ($120)  
- payable at the meetings  
or  a cheque to the FAC snail mail address: 
      Foothills Art Club 
      P.O. Box 192
      Cochrane, Alberta          T4C 1A5
​or eTransfer: foothillsartclub.mail@gmail.com

"The Artists" Page

Now is a good time to update or add your bio and paintings to the website's,  "The  Artists"  page.    Sent your photos and bio. We can also add your page for the Club Member's Book that is displayed at the Art Show and Sale. 
Send information to: ​
foothillsartclub@gmail.com ​
Visit the   Resources&Links    page  for an article on the "Zorn Limited Palette", plus many others.   
If you would like to add to the Resources&Links,   please email us at   foothillsartclub@gmail.com 

Visit the    Education    page to learn about  our past seasons and to  see slide shows and videos of   ​our presenters .​
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​NOTE: For those  of you    on   FaceBook , post and share your latest paintings. 

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instagram.com/foothillsartclubcochrane


​Grants: 

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The Foothills Art Club is proud to have received a grant from the Alberta Foundation for the Arts.  Funds will help us purchase equipment to expand our Show & Sales
Over the years the Foothills Art Club has benefited from generous grant donations from the Town of Cochrane, Cochrane Foundation  and the  Bow Rivers Edge.  As well, the patrons of the arts who come out every year to support our members are greatly appreciated. 

Foothills Art Club
The  Foothills Art Club  offers an opportunity to enhance your enjoyment and skills in art.  Come and be a part of it!
The club meets from September to  May on the 1st and 3rd   Wednesdays   from  6:30 pm to 8:30  pm  at the Cochrane, Alberta, Canada in the St. Andrew’s United Church    MAP  ​
If you are thinking of joining our club, please feel free to come out on a evening to meet members and to see what we are working on. 
Foothills Art Club  holds Fall and Spring Art Shows and Sales  with all members being eligible to take part.  
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We have monthly scheduled ‘open-studios’ or ‘paint-outs’ at the Beaupre Hall, west of Cochrane MAP       Outside ‘plein-air’ painting sessions are often held during the summer. 

​Weekend long workshops are led by professional instructors. Once a month, we have a ‘theme night’ when member(s) will share a special technique or resource. Also, a ‘critique corner’ night for members to bring their work for suggestions or feedback.     Visit our Education Page.​
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Artist: Gwen Stickel's painting voted "The Best" for the Show&Sale
2023 Spring Art Show & Sale : 

We received  news that long time FAC member, Janette Whittle passed away January 31.

Janette was a very long time member of our community and was very supportive of the Foothills Art Club.  She was always keen to see what everyone was working on and had lots of great comments and suggestions.  I think that we will all miss her.