Coming Up
Meet & Greet at Tap Town Books in Nanton
November 30, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
(weather permitting)
Tap Town Books à Nanton
As part of Nanton’s charming Christmas Market, I’ll be delighted to meet the public at Tap Town Books. For the occasion, I’ll be signing my book and offering a live painting demonstration. Every year, the town kicks off the holiday season with Nanton Lights the Way and the popular Distinctly Nanton Christmas Market, open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Community Centre. Just 45 minutes south of Calgary, Nanton is the perfect festive destination.
Open Studio
December 7, 2 to 7 pm
2451 30th Avenue SW
Invitation to the Open Studio event December 7, 2024, 2 to 7 pm
For the third consecutive year, I invite you to the studio’s Open House. This year’s theme celebrates the release of the book Painting Alberta, an ideal gift for art lovers. In the early afternoon, a watercolour painting workshop open to all ages will be offered. You can also explore new artworks and collectible pieces displayed throughout the house and studio: paper works, watercolours, acrylic landscapes, art cards and prints from the Painting Alberta collection. I look forward to welcoming you to this annual event!
Painting Alberta at Okotoks Gallery
Painting Alberta à la galerie d’art d’Okotoks, photo Sabine Lecorre-Moore
With each exhibition, the Painting Alberta project continues to grow. During the two-month exhibit at the Okotoks Gallery, young visitors enjoyed a treasure hunt, a fun activity that delighted guests of all ages. I also had the pleasure of meeting visitors on Saturdays to share the stories behind the paintings. Reading the comments left in the guestbook, I’m touched by the incredible diversity of people who came to see the exhibit, from across Canada and beyond. Until the next exhibition, you can experience the heart of this project in the book Painting Alberta.
A video from the exhibition at the Okotoks Art Gallery
Noteworthy: Alberta Books
This year, I’ve gained a new appreciation for the amount of work that goes into writing a book. Alberta is home to many gifted authors whose works capture the spirit, stories and diversity of our province. Their dedication has inspired me to encourage everyone to consider giving books by local authors as holiday gifts. Here are a few suggestions:
• For history and craft enthusiasts: Alberta Quiltmakers and their Quilts – By Lucie Heins
• For food lovers: Eat Alberta First: A Year of Local Recipes from Where the Prairies Meet the Mountains – By Karen Anderson
• For fiction fans: Time Enough– By Lise Mayne
• To dive into Blackfoot culture: The Art of Making: Rediscovering the Blackfoot Legacy – By Jared Tailfeathers
Most of these books can be found at Tap Town Books and Owl’s Nest Bookstore.
