Welcoming visitors Tuesday – Sunday, 10AM – 4PM. Admission by donation.
Welcoming visitors Tuesday – Sunday, 10AM – 4PM. Admission by donation.
Leighton Art Centre is situated on 80 acres in the Alberta foothills south of Calgary. We operate a museum and galleries in the historic home of Barbara and A.C. Leighton – two influential artists in Alberta from the early 1900s to the 1980s.
The privilege of Leighton Art Centre’s presence on 80 acres of foothills landscape within Treaty 7 territory is combined with respect, humility, and responsibility to be caretakers of the land. We acknowledge the people of these ancestral and traditional lands, which include the Niitsitapi – Blackfoot Confederacy – comprised of the Siksika, Kainai, and Piikani; the îyârhe Nakoda – Stoney Nakoda – including the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations; as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation and Otipemisiwak Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3. We also recognize that many more First Nations, Métis, and Inuit have marked these lands with their footsteps. We are grateful for all people who make their home in, or visit, the Treaty 7 territory of Southern Alberta, and who act as respectful stewards to this land, where we learn, create, and build relationships in meaningful ways.
Calling all Artists! Our annual Festive Foothills art sale will begin on November 9th and runs to December 20th.
We are excited to invite you to submit your artwork to be considered for inclusion in Festive Foothills following.
An important update to the format of this year’s event: this year the Festive Foothills Art Sale will be juried; Applications will be open to all Members.
Application Details:
Apply for the Festive Foothills Art Sale
The natural environment of the Leighton Art Centre is home to site-specific installations and has hosted numerous temporary, ephemeral, or performative art pieces. We accept expressions of interest on an ongoing basis, from artists across Canada and abroad. Expressions of interest are assessed on a case-by-case basis and generally involve two to three years of planning and fundraising. Contact Executive Director Christina Cuthbertson (christinac@leightoncentre.org) with a short email introducing yourself and your proposed project. Please describe why your work is a good fit at Leighton Art Centre.
Leighton Art Centre Members enjoy exclusive discounts and are encouraged to submit their artwork for an opportunity to show and sell in our Gallery Shop, be part of our annual Juried Members Exhibition and Festive Foothills Art Sale, and be considered for participation in our Clothesline Art Sale.
PLEASE NOTE
Leighton Art Centre takes a commission of 40% on all sales. All exhibitions and opportunities are organized by the LAC in coordination with the artists.
For more information on becoming a member, please visit our Become a Member page. For further assistance, please contact Gallery Shop & Guest Services Manager Joanne Smith: gallery@leightoncentre.org or 403.931.3633.
Members Collection is a chance to show your artwork in the Gallery Shop at Leighton Art Centre. This program is for new and established artists in all media including painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, ceramics, textiles, glass, woodwork, jewelry, books, and more. We will work with you, according to your level of experience, to select, display, promote, and manage your collection. Please note that space and availability are limited for this popular program and wait times vary.
Selected artists commit to:
1. Submitting artwork images and information in digital form
2. Delivering artwork one week prior to their feature
3. Picking up unsold pieces within two weeks of their feature end date
Gallery Staff commit to:
1.Working with you to select the artworks that have the strongest chance of selling in our context.
2. Installing and de-installing your artwork.
3. Managing the sale and delivery of sold works.
For more detailed information, please review and submit a Members Collection Expression of Interest.
Due to the popularity of this program, please anticipate a booking wait time of up to a year, while Gallery Staff review your Expression of Interest and work with you to develop a timeline for your feature. Please note that all artwork is subject to approval by Leighton Art Centre.
Important: Please read up on our Gallery Shop Guidelines & Requirements.
282027 144 Street West
Foothills, AB T1S 0Y4
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403-931-3633
info@leightoncentre.org
Hours of Operation
Tuesday – Sunday: 10am – 4pm
Closed Mondays
Admission to property and heritage home by donation; recommended minimum donation: $10/vehicle.