Weekly Meetings: Held at St. Andrews Church in Cochrane, Alberta. Members socialize, paint, share painting tips/strategies, and plan club activities. Meetings at St. Andrews Church are most Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Educational Opportunities: At least twice a year, the Club brings in leading artists, in various mediums to instruct our members.
Public Shows and Sales: May Art Show and Sale is the main club event of the year. Preparation for this event involves all the members who work diligently to produce one of the finest art shows in southern Alberta. The event is held in the beautiful and warm ambience of the Cochrane Ranche House during the first weekend in May. Small Works Art Sale gives visitors the opportunity to purchase smaller original paintings, as well as prints and cards. This event is held the first Saturday in November at the Alliance Church on Glenbow Dr. This is a great pre-Christmas show to start your Christmas shopping! Tell all your friends, neighbors and family!
new member application:
BENEFITS of MEMBERSHIP: * Weekly open painting opportunities from Sept until May * 3 day paint-out weekends at Beaupre Hall 5 x a year * 2 show/sales - November and May every year * 2 critique sessions by local professional artists * Exclusive access to workshops and assorted demos by local professional artists * Experienced and skilled member artists to help you with your art practice * Materials and equipment swap/sales * Help with framing and display * Plein air painting in the summer
The membership in the Cochrane Art Club is restricted to fifty. The CAC is not accepting applications for new members at this time. Get your name on the wait list.