​Foothills Art Club
Members' Message Board
  • Alice Helwig :  How to set the mood using a limited palette.
  • CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER.
  • OPEN PAINTING EVENING FOR ANYONE  WHO MAKES IT.
  • FYI   ...  Alice Helwig is a Liquitex rep and was going to share this information with you at the demo.  Please see the following from Alice ...
  •    I wanted share this with your members as it will give them 20% off.  You just need to fill out a survey first.   Looking forward to better weather and sharing paint info with you.    Alice
We’re all about pushing boundaries, exploring possibilities, and supporting artists like you. That’s why we want to hear about your practice. Your insights can help us shape the next chapter of Liquitex.

Take just 5-10 minutes to share your thoughts with us. As a thank you, you’ll be entered to win one of three Liquitex prize packs valued at up to $1000 and everyone will receive a 20% discount code once the survey is submitted (T&Cs apply*).

Your feedback is the spark behind what’s next for Liquitex—let’s make something amazing together.

​February  19 - 6:30pm to 8:30 pm at St. Andrews United Church - Painting and   Critique night: bring in some paintings that  you need help with. 
March   1 and 2 - Paint-out at Beaupre Hall, all day Saturday and Sunday.    See you there!     Map  to Beaupre Hall
March 5 -   Wednesday   ​-   6:30pm to 8:30 pm at St. Andrews United Church    with   Professional Critique with Marla Blackwell : members only event,  bring 3-4 painting you want to ask Marla's advice on. 
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​March 19   -   Wednesday   -   6:30pm to 8:30 pm at St. Andrews United Church -    Show Door Prize selection and volunteer signup.   Bring painting that reflect this year's Show Theme,   "River Life". 
April 2 -   Wednesday   - 6:30pm to 8:30 pm at St. Andrews United Church.  Painting night and  Show & Sale posters will be ready for posting. 

April 5 and 6 - Paint-out at Beaupre Hall, all day Saturday and Sunday.    See you there!     Map  to Beaupre Hall

April 11  -   Friday    - Show setup : storage locker at 6:30, hall setup at 7:00, drop art at 8:00pm . 
April 12  -   Saturday   -   Spring Show  & Sale 10:00 am to 4:00 pm 
April 16  -   Wednesday   -   6:30pm to 8:30 pm at St. Andrews United Church - painting night
May 3  and 4   - Paint-out at Beaupre Hall, all day Saturday and Sunday.    See you there!     Map  to Beaupre Hall
May 7   -   Wednesday   ​-   -   6:30pm to 8:30 pm at St. Andrews United Church -  Annual General Meeting and Year end wrapup. 

Our next  Show & Sale   will be on
Saturday April 12, 2025​
Our last   Annual Fall Show and Sale was on Saturday   October 19 in the St. Andrew's Church Hall.   

The theme for our    Vision of Cochrane  was "Mountain Views".
Article in the Cochrane Eagle -  ​https://www.cochraneeagle.ca/local-news/foothills-art-club-show-and-sale-features-award-winning-piece-9681962
Club members voted for  Gwen Stickel's painting of "Mount Rundle" , Visions of Cochrane -  Mountain Views.   Her painting  will be the door prize for our Fall Show & Sale  on October 19.        Congratulations Gwen. 
        2024-2025Membership Year ($120)  
eTransfer: [email protected]
​or payable at the meetings  
or  a cheque to the FAC snail mail address: 
      Foothills Art Club 
      P.O. Box 192
      Cochrane, Alberta    T4C 1A5

​On behave of our Club, Jeff thanked Beryl Moe for her  continuing support of the  Foothills Art Club from Day 1.  

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.​

"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: ​
[email protected] ​
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​NOTE: For those  of you    on   FaceBook , post and share your latest paintings. 
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Instagram.com/foothillsartclubcochrane
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.


​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
Amazing Artists
Beautiful Friends
​Remembered
Picture Enid Pettifer
Enid Pettifer
Picture Phyllis Wardle
Phyllis Wardle
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. 

​​Check out our   Education Page for information and videos of past workshop and demos. 
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   [email protected]