Art Society of Strathcona County

06/01/2026

🎨 Join the Art Society of Strathcona County!

Connect with fellow artists, learn from experienced creatives, enjoy member discounts, participate in exhibitions, and be part of a vibrant local arts community.

Membership is open to artists 18+ working in a variety of mediums.

💲 Annual Membership: $40

Apply on our website!
https://www.artstrathcona.com/ASSC-membership-application

✨ Create. Connect. Inspire.

05/28/2026

🎨✨ More opportunities to create, connect, and be inspired! ✨🎨

The Art Society of Strathcona County is excited to offer TWO weekly Drop-In Art sessions for artists of all skill levels!

🌞 Wednesday Morning Drop-In Art
🕤 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

🌙 NEW! Thursday Evening Drop-In Art
🕡 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM

📍 AJ Ottewell Community Centre, Sherwood Park

Bring your own supplies and enjoy a welcoming space to work on your art, meet fellow creatives, share ideas, and find inspiration.

💲 Free for ASSC members
💲 $5 drop-in fee for non-members

Whether you’re sketching, painting, journaling, or exploring a new medium, there’s a place for you at the table. We’d love to see you there!

05/21/2026

✨The Threads That Connect Us✨

A special exhibition by the Art Society of Strathcona County hosted by Gallery@501. This unique show brings together 40 canvases by member artists, each one connected by a symbolic blue thread flowing through every piece—representing connection, continuity, and shared experience.

🖼 On now until June 21
📍 Gallery@501 Artrium in the Strathcona County Community Centre

🎉 Special Reception: June 6 | 1–3 PM, Agora, Strathcona County Community Centre

Come experience how each artist interprets this shared thread in their own way!

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05/18/2026

🎨 We’re Hiring! 📱✨

The Art Society of Strathcona County is looking for a creative and enthusiastic Social Media Coordinator to help share the stories, events and community spirit that make our society so special.

If you love social media, enjoy creating engaging content, and have a passion for the arts, we’d love to hear from you!

✨ Flexible hours
✨ Hourly pay
✨ Year-round, as needed
✨ A chance to support and promote the local arts community

To submit your CV, please contact:
Denise Lauzon Dempsey
[email protected]

05/18/2026

Calling all local artists! 🎨
Applications are now open for our 2027 Feature/Solo Artist exhibitions at the Loft Gallery in the historic Red Barn, Sherwood Park. Showcase your work in a beautiful gallery space and connect with the community through art, culture, and creativity.

📅 Submission deadline: September 30, 2026

📩 For more information or to apply, contact Suzan Berwald at [email protected]

05/15/2026

Just a reminder that the Loft Gallery & Gift Gallery will be closed for Victoria Day weekend on May 16 & 17, 2026.

We’ll be back and ready to welcome you on Saturday, May 23! 💚

Wishing everyone a safe and relaxing long weekend, and thank you for your continued support.

05/14/2026

Another fantastic Student Art Show and Competition hosted by the Art Society of Strathcona County is complete and it was a great show! Wonderful art shown by our County's youth — they never fail to impress and deliver! Kudos to the teachers at 5 Strathcona County high schools and a huge thank you to the volunteer members of the ASSC. Most of all, thanks to all who participated!!

🏆 Student Art Award Winners 🎨

🥇 Grade 10 First Place — Madison Nightingale, Timothée Chalamet
🥇 Grade 11 First Place — Ryan McMahon, Star Soldier
🥇 Grade 12 First Place — Chloe Arbeau, Graduation – A Polaroid Memory

✨ Best 3D — Laurel Mullen, Entwined
✨ Best Abstract — Esme Doerksen, Glass Ball
✨ Best Digital — Emmersyn Peters, Wonder
✨ Best Drawing — Gilianne Estacio, Wise Eyes
✨ Best Mixed Media — Vienna Hawes, Spirit
✨ Best of Show — Taryn Hrychirchuk, Fairytale Friendship
✨ Best Painting — Jann Waine Juico, Old Man with Child
✨ Best Photo — Katelyn Butts, Forgotten Face
✨ Best Portrait — Mia Whittle, Felix skz

05/07/2026

💐 Mother’s Day at Art Society of Strathcona County 💐

We’re open on May 10 from Noon – 4 PM to celebrate all the amazing moms!

Stop by, explore local art, and enter a draw for a $10 gift certificate for The Loft Gallery! 🎨✨

👉 Visit us this Mother’s Day and make it a creative celebration!

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05/04/2026