Due to COVID-19 health restrictions, we are currently closed, including our property. Please follow us on social media for further announcements.
Due to COVID-19 health restrictions, we are currently closed, including our property. Please follow us on social media for further announcements.
Leighton Art Centre is a busy place! Each year, we host a wide variety of Workshops (art, nature and family-friendly), Public Special Events and Art Sales. We also offer Birthday Parties for the special kids in your life and can make arrangements for Event Rentals & Photography.
Upcoming events are listed below and on our Calendar.
March 12 - April 23
Cindy Bouwers & Jean Pederson - Main Gallery
Experiences over six decades have led to rich, deep and complex works that explore and reflect many of life’s lessons.
March 12 - April 23
Terra Simieritsch - Tower Gallery
We are challenged to reflect upon our own stereotypes and prejudices around common wildlife species that humans often come into conflict with.
April 24 @ 10:00 am - June 6 @ 4:00 pm
Juried Group Exhibition
With 102 pieces by 69 artists selected from over 300 submissions, the 19th Annual iteration of this annual favourite is going to be a fresh and exciting visual treat.
May 8 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Explore, Appreciate and Create at the Leighton Art Centre!
May 8 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
with Andrea Merredew
Learn basic knife carving skills in the first installment of our Earth Art Series!
May 14 @ 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
with Jim Critchley
Join us for an evening of watching the satellites, stars and constellations at the Leighton Art Centre!
May 15 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
with Jim Critchley
Join our resident naturalist Jim Critchley on a guided nestbox tour of the Leighton Art Centre’s Bluebird Trail!
May 15 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
with Andrea Merredew
Learn basic knife carving skills in the first installment of our Earth Art Series!
May 15 @ 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
with Jim Critchley
Join us for an evening of watching the satellites, stars and constellations at the Leighton Art Centre!
May 22 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Explore, Appreciate and Create at the Leighton Art Centre!
May 22 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
with Michelle Wiebe
Enjoy the outdoors as you document your travels with a creative flair!
May 29 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
with David Campbell
Be swept away with spring cleaning this year, and learn how to make your very own hand-woven Heritage Broom!
June 5 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Explore, Appreciate and Create at the Leighton Art Centre!
June 5 @ 10:00 am - June 6 @ 4:00 pm
Annual Favourite
Leighton Heritage Home & Grounds
June 5 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
With Jim Critchley
Join our resident naturalist Jim Critchley on a guided nestbox tour of the Leighton Art Centre’s Bluebird Trail!
June 12 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
with David Campbell
Be swept away with spring cleaning this year, and learn how to make your very own hand-woven Heritage Broom!
June 12 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
with Michelle Wiebe
Enjoy the outdoors as you document your travels with a creative flair!
June 18 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
with Jim Critchley
Make your very own birdhouse for your backyard friends!
June 19 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Explore, Appreciate and Create at the Leighton Art Centre!
June 19 @ 10:00 am - July 25 @ 4:00 pm
G9 Artist Group
Featuring Asta Dale, Cindy Delpart, Greg Pyra, Cameron Roberts, David Harrison, Seka Owen, Aaron Sidorenko, Susan Kristoferson, and Jean Pederson.
March 22 @ 11:15 am - 12:00 pm
March 15 @ 11:15 am - 12:00 pm
March 8 @ 11:15 am - 12:00 pm
March 1 @ 11:15 am - 12:00 pm
February 22 @ 11:15 am - 12:00 pm
January 30 - March 11
Michelle Wiebe - Tower GalleryNovember 14, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
with Artist-Instructor Karen BikoNovember 5, 2020 @ 10:00 am - December 19, 2020 @ 4:00 pm
Annual Favourite
282027 144 Street West
Foothills, AB T1S 0Y4
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403-931-3633
info@leightoncentre.org
Hours of Operation
Wednesday – Sunday: 10am – 4pm
Monday & Tuesday: Closed