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Leighton Art Centre's 38th Annual Clothesline Art Market! We're beyond excited to welcome you to this beloved celebration of creativity and community.

In-Person Market: June 7 & 8 | 10 AM – 4 PM
Online Sale: June 1-30 | shop.leightoncentre.org
282027 144 St W, Foothills, AB, T1S 0Y4

Join us for a fantastic weekend featuring over 50 talented artist vendors, showcasing original paintings, pottery, stained glass pieces, textiles, and more. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just discovering local art, there’s something for everyone.

Application Deadline September 10, 2025

Program Dates Feb 23, 2026 - Mar 27, 2026

Overview  

The Media and Production: Professional Training Program (PTP) combines mentorship and formal instruction to help emerging practitioners refine their technical expertise while contributing to innovative digital storytelling in a collaborative professional environment.

Application Deadline September 10, 2025

Program Dates Mar 02, 2026 - Mar 27, 2026

Overview  

The Digital Constellations Residency offers Indigenous digital media artists, filmmakers, and animators dedicated time and a supportive environment to advance the video and audio production and post-production aspects of their projects. With guidance from faculty and support from our Media Production team, participants will refine their work, create high-quality samples, and further develop their projects throughout the program.

Application Deadline August 20, 2025

Program Dates Feb 02, 2026 - Feb 28, 2026

Overview  

“Toga da wôhnagabi” (Stories for the future) is a four-week hybrid Indigenous music residency that brings worldviews together from all four corners of Mother Earth. Watched over by Buffalo Spirit, the residency provides musicians and songwriters a transformative space to actively listen and learn from each other in story and song.

Application Deadline July 09, 2025

Program Dates Jan 05, 2026 - Jan 30, 2026

The Allied Arts Council of Pincher Creek is a non-profit community arts organization that makes our home in the beautiful historic Lebel Mansion in Southern Alberta. 

We are currently accepting submissions for our 2026 season. We invite solo and group artists to apply for the 2026 exhibition season.

​Please visit our website for all the details, including an updated gallery submission information packet which will guide you through the process. 

Application Deadline July 09, 2025

Program Dates Jan 12, 2026 - Jan 30, 2026

Overview  

This residency provides individual musicians and bands/ensembles of all genres with space and dedicated time to research, create, and develop projects within Banff Centre’s exceptional campus and mountain setting. 

Mark Saturday, April 19th in your calendar as Leighton Art Centre located in the Foothills of Alberta will be holding our Opening Reception for Wanru Kemp and Sean Morel's Exhibition Opening. The reception is from 1-4pm, with Artist Remarks at 2pm. We hope to see you there!

The Southern Alberta Art Gallery is thrilled to partner with Owl Poetry Club for a special open mic event inspired by our current exhibitions. We will open the event with a poem from writer and artist Jordan Baylon, inspired by Lan “Florence” Yee’s exhibition Do Weeds Still Grow in Heaven? after which we will host readings from the Owl Poetry club members and other guests. We invite you to join us to share your work or listen to the fantastic poets of Lethbridge. This event is free for members and poets. Light refreshments will be provided.