Enjoy art workshops, artist demonstrations, hands-on activities, films, a community campfire, outdoor markets, and live performances - art and creativity will abound, promising fun for people of all ages to enjoy.
Canmore Festival of Art & Creativity
Celebrate Alberta Culture Days with a full weekend of FREE arts programming, live music and multicultural events!
See The Full Schedule Below
September 13-15, 2024
artsPlace
Saturday, September 25
Sunday, September 26
FESTIVAL LINE-UP
Friday, Sept. 13 • 7 p.m.
FREE; JUST DROP IN!
Outdoor Concert & Community Campfire
Enjoy live music, warm up with hot chocolate, roast marshmallows around the campfire, and dance the night away at this outdoor concert that's sure to cheer you up!
THE LINE-UP:
• Headliner – Innu reggae artist Shauit
• Opening Act – Stoney Nakoda country rock band Stoney River
• Tweener – Beau Valley Circus fire spinners
• Opening remarks by MLA Sarah Elmeligi & blessing by Stoney Nakoda Elder
Sat. Sept. 14 & Sun. Sept. 15 • 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
FREE; NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Art Workshops
Explore and play with a multitude of interactive and fun workshops in a variety of disciplines. You’ll meet artsPlace artists, learn their craft, and get messy in our art rooms while using upcycled and repurposed materials. Your contribution is key! Just drop by and join in.
Clay Play • Painting • Mixed Media • Basket Weaving • Slime Making • & More!
Scroll down to see the full workshop schedule.
Saturday, Sept. 14 • 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
FREE; JUST DROP IN!
Mountain Made Market
Shop one-of-a-kind handmade treasures in this outdoor market filled to the brim with local vendors, artists and artisans. Enjoy tunes from local musicians while you're there!
MUSICIAN LINE-UP:
Trundled • Mr. Bird • The Brand-New Companions • Zebra • Brayden Bell with Amelie Patterson • Caroline Whyte
Saturday, Sept. 14 • 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
FREE; JUST DROP IN!
Indoor Performances
Join us for a fun filled day of cultural performances and interactive workshops perfect for all ages! Each performance includes fun audience participation.
THE LINE-UP:
Puppetry Performance • Dance Improv • Indian Dance • Middle Eastern Dance • Juggling Demo & Workshop • Theatre Performance
Saturday, Sept. 14 • 8 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
FREE; JUST DROP IN!
Unconditional Wub - Dance Party
Come out for a night of body painting and dancing! Unconditional Wub are a group of passionate local performers intent on spreading love and building community through electronic music events. All are welcome to dance along to beats from five DJs and musicians, as well as live visuals.
DJ LINE-UP:
Puppy Cat • Bunny Hops • Quantum Monastery • Lethargica • Oper8or • VJ Nice Trip
Sunday, Sept. 15 • 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
FREE; JUST DROP IN!
artsPlace Community Market
Enjoy the local colour of Bow Valley artists and community organizations. Fill out your Passport to Participation by visiting as many tents in the market as possible and be entered into a draw to win an artsPlace prize package!
Sunday, Sept. 15 • 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
FREE; JUST DROP IN!
Community Outdoor Stage
Come out to cheer on the local talent and delight in the diversity of the Bow Valley!
THE LINE-UP:
Smalleyes Family of Stoney Nakoda dancers & singers • Multicultural Performances from local dancers & musicians • Acrobats & Jugglers from Le Cirque de Nuit • The Latin Beat hip hop group • The Ducks kids rock group
Sunday, Sept. 15 • 7 p.m.
FREE; RSVP REQUIRED
Bike Shorts Film Festival
Short films about biking by bikers, this lighthearted evening is hosted by Community Cruisers. There is something for everyone, from rad rides to peaceful cruises, and everything in between!
Sat. Sept. 14 & Sun. Sept. 15 • 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Re-Create: Interactive Gallery Exhibition
Bow Valley artists created works of art from recycled and found materials and they invite you to contribute! Join the artists in this interactive exhibit, and watch the artworks transform and grow.
Free Art Workshops - Schedule
Experience arts and crafts in a friendly, welcoming and interactive atmosphere! Get your hands dirty, discover your creative side and have fun with different workshops and demonstrations. This year's focus is on using upcycled and repurposed materials in art-making. There’s something for everyone!
All ages are welcome to participate. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
No registration required; just drop by!
Clay Play
Saturday, Sept. 14 • 10 AM - 4 PM
Join in this all-ages, interactive session in our Ceramics Studio, grab some clay and play! With the help of our skilled instructors, you will be able to try the techniques involved in clay hand-building.
Pointillism Painting
Saturday, Sept. 14 • 10 AM - 12 PM
Explore this revolutionary painting technique, on unconventional recycled materials.
Instructor: Lucie Bause
The Eyes Have It
Saturday, Sept. 14 • 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Make a pair of silly glasses or goggles using mixed media techniques and unconventional recycled materials.
Instructor: Sage Shepard
Interactive Artist Booth: Lucie Bause
Saturday, Sept. 14 • 1 PM - 3:30 PM
Join Artist Lucie Bause in creating a collaborative art project titled Emerging using recycled aluminum tabs.
Book Scraps
Saturday, Sept. 14 • 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Repurpose a children’s board book to create a little blank book; then re-cover the book with decorative paper, and collage or write in it to create your very own story.
Instructor: Kat Tippe
Fish Puppets
Saturday, Sept. 14 • 2 PM - 4 PM
Drop by our Visual Arts Studio to make a Splish Splash fish puppet in this fun instructor-led activity.
Instructor: Tangle McLaron
Clay Play
Sunday, Sept. 15 • 10 AM - 4 PM
Join in this all-ages, interactive session in our Ceramics Studio, grab some clay and play! With the help of our skilled instructors, you will be able to try the techniques involved in clay hand-building.
Basket Weaving
Sunday, Sept. 15 • 10 AM - 12 PM
Turn old T-shirts and plastic bags into a decorative hand-woven basket! Use a cardboard template to weave strips of fabric and create a unique bowl or basket.
Instructor: Alice Conniff
Interactive Artist Booth: Elise Lavallee Findlay
Sunday, Sept. 15 • 10 AM - 12:30 PM
Join Artist Elise Lavallee Findlay in creating a collaborative canvas of our Canmore Mountain Community.
Slime Making
Sunday, Sept. 15 • 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Pop into the Fabrication Studio for some colourful, gooey, glittery fun!
Plant Junkies
Sunday, Sept. 15 • 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Bring recycled and "junk" objects to life by repurposing them into a container for a tropical indoor plant. Get your hands dirty, be creative and take home your living art with plant care tips to keep it growing!
Instructor: Deb Foley
Pocket Envelopes and Junk Journal Cards
Sunday, Sept. 15 • 2 PM - 4 PM
Upcycle a window envelope into a fun pocket! Use mixed media collaging technique to embellish the envelope and create a card to put inside the pocket. This pocket can be given as a gift or added to your own journal.
Instructor Kat Tippe
Interactive Artist Booth: Jamie Sheridan
Sunday, Sept. 15 • 1 PM - 3:30 PM
Work alongside Artist Jaime Sheridan in the outdoor market booth to explore his free form style of painting.
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Festival Volunteers Needed!
Join us throughout the festival and help out in a variety of fun & engaging positions. We are recruiting for roles ranging in interest, skill, and ability. Email our Volunteer Coordinator Perrine at [email protected]
Sign up!
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Festival Volunteers Needed!
Join us throughout the festival and help out in a variety of fun & engaging positions. We are recruiting for roles ranging in interest, skill, and ability. Email our Volunteer Coordinator Perrine at [email protected]
Sign up!
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Festival Volunteers Needed!
Join us throughout the festival and help out in a variety of fun & engaging positions. We are recruiting for roles ranging in interest, skill, and ability. Email our Volunteer Coordinator Perrine at [email protected]
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