Leighton Art Centre

Leighton Art Centre For more information please see our website at www.leightoncentre.org or call 931-3633.
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A vibrant and open space for creativity, Leighton Art Centre operates a heritage home, museum, galleries, outdoor trails, and an art & nature education centre on 80 acres of natural foothills grasslands, southwest of Calgary in Treaty 7 territory. A vibrant and open space for creativity, Leighton Art Centre operates a heritage home, museum, galleries, outdoor trails, and an art & nature education centre on 80 acres of natural foothills land, southwest of Calgary in Treaty 7 territory. Spectacular mountain views, contemporary art exhibitions, a charming gift shop featuring works by hundreds of Alberta artists, and educational programming make this a special place to experience the confluence of art and nature.

A little piece of the Harvest Supper to take home. 🍂We’re delighted to offer "Harvest Sky," a limited edition run of red...
09/15/2026

A little piece of the Harvest Supper to take home. 🍂

We’re delighted to offer "Harvest Sky," a limited edition run of reduction linocut prints by artist Michelle Wiebe, created in celebration of our Harvest Supper Fundraiser. We have a selection of numbered prints remaining available for purchase in our Gallery Shop.

These beautiful, hand-made prints are a special opportunity to bring home an original work of art while directly supporting the Leighton Art Centre and the programs that keep art, creativity, and community thriving.

Once they’re gone, they’re gone - so don’t miss your chance to add one to your collection and take home a lasting reminder of the stunning foothills skies.

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Thank You for a Beautiful Harvest Supper! We are so grateful to everyone who made this year's Harvest Supper Fundraiser ...
09/15/2026

Thank You for a Beautiful Harvest Supper!

We are so grateful to everyone who made this year's Harvest Supper Fundraiser such a fantastic event!

To the incredible artists who donated artwork to our silent auction and printing permissions for our Fund-A-Need print wall – your talent and generosity truly light up our community and we thank you for helping us raise vital funds for our programming.

To the wonderful performers from Corps Bara Dance Theatre (), thank you for sharing an excerpt of "Into the Wilderness." Your performance was breathtaking and helped end the evening on a special note.

And to our amazing volunteers who helped with set up in the days leading up to and during the event – we couldn’t have done it without you! Thank you to Devour Catering for once again preparing such a delicious meal and ensuring everything ran smoothly for our guests.

And a very special thank you goes to Michelle Wiebe who captured the spirit of the evening with her stunning limited edition prints. Your creativity and presence added something truly magical to the night.

To our attendees, donors, and auction bidders, thank you for sharing in an evening of creativity, connection, and celebration. Your support through fundraisers like these help sustain the arts in the Foothills and keeps the spirit of the Leighton Art Centre thriving. We’re so grateful to be part of such a passionate and inspiring community.

Calgary artist Robbin Harris is currently featured in our online Ceramics Gallery with a series of patterned and texture...
09/13/2026

Calgary artist Robbin Harris is currently featured in our online Ceramics Gallery with a series of patterned and textured ceramics.

See the entire collection in person or in our online Gallery Shop at https://shop.leightoncentre.org/ or on the Shop tab in our Linktree.

If you are planning on visiting us tomorrow, Saturday, the 12th, please note that we will be closing early to prepare fo...
09/11/2026

If you are planning on visiting us tomorrow, Saturday, the 12th, please note that we will be closing early to prepare for our Harvest Supper Fundraiser event! You are welcome to visit us from 10 am to 12 pm and then we will need to close to the public to ensure an efficient and safe set up environment for our staff and caterers.

We thank you for your understanding and help in making this event special!

Have you had a chance to check out "YouthWorks," our Main Gallery exhibition featuring the work of nineteen young artist...
09/10/2026

Have you had a chance to check out "YouthWorks," our Main Gallery exhibition featuring the work of nineteen young artists yet? Not to worry, we'll be featuring each piece in a series of posts over the duration of the exhibit!

This week we're featuring works by Adam St. Cyr, Angelee, Bailey Bruinsma, Claire Kim, Claire Mossing, Eve Hofer, Jamie B., and Jeanne!

These works are on view in our Main Gallery until October 25th, and a selection of pieces are available for purchase in person or through our online Gallery Shop, check out the link in our Linktree to explore online.

We are wrapping up our Sunset Hours this summer and will be open late one more time on Friday, September 25, until 9 pm....
09/09/2026

We are wrapping up our Sunset Hours this summer and will be open late one more time on Friday, September 25, until 9 pm.

This night will be even more special because it is the kick-off of our Paint the Foothills plein air painting competition! We will have painters on-site throughout the day, with many sticking around to paint the sun as it sets over the foothills. Come by and watch them work, soak in the sunset, and explore our latest exhibition and gallery offerings.

We'll be open from 10 am to 9 pm, with plein air painters arriving throughout the day.

Even if you're not participating in the Paint the Foothills competition, you are welcome to bring your easel and try your hand at painting outdoors or wander the grounds at golden hour. We can't wait for you to join us!

And don't forget, if you are looking to compete and participate in the wet paint sale, you'll need to pre-register on our website here: https://shorturl.at/zBvii or check out the link in our Linktree.

We're so thrilled for Métis artist Tracey-Mae Chambers to bring her national project, Hope and Healing Canada, to the Le...
09/08/2026

We're so thrilled for Métis artist Tracey-Mae Chambers to bring her national project, Hope and Healing Canada, to the Leighton Art Centre! Since 2021, Chambers has created over 150 temporary, site-responsive installations at museums, galleries, and historic sites across North America. Using meticulously crafted crochet, knit, and woven red yarns, Chambers has temporarily transformed the Centre’s historic architecture into a vibrant space for reflection.

Situated in the breathtaking Alberta foothills on Treaty 7 territory, this installation challenges viewers to engage in vital conversations about the decolonization of public spaces. By placing her work at a site deeply rooted in local history, Chambers asks: How do we heal together, and who holds the power to tell the stories of this land?

Check out this exhibition in our Upper Gallery from now until October 25. Visit Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm. Admission by donation.

Join artist Amanda Tanner and learn dry needle felting! Using specialty barbed needles and an assortment of wool fibres,...
09/07/2026

Join artist Amanda Tanner and learn dry needle felting! Using specialty barbed needles and an assortment of wool fibres, students will be guided through the process of sculpting a unique creature of choice.

Needle Felted Critters | October 17
$85 | 10 am - 3 pm
Ages 13+ | This course has been designed for both beginner and intermediate dry felting enthusiasts.

All tools and materials are provided for this class! The course fee includes instructions and materials to make one felted sculpture. If you’d like to create a second felted sculpture, additional materials can be purchased as well.

Check out our website: https://shorturl.at/keuJN or click on the Workshops tab in our Linktree for more information and to register for this workshop!

We are closed today for Labour Day, we hope you have a fantastic long weekend!Don't forget you can shop your favourite a...
09/07/2026

We are closed today for Labour Day, we hope you have a fantastic long weekend!

Don't forget you can shop your favourite artists online even when we are closed, visit https://shop.leightoncentre.org or check out the 'Shop Online' tab in our Linktree.

Calgary artist Louise Chong is currently featured in our online Jewelry Gallery with a series of fun and funky necklaces...
09/06/2026

Calgary artist Louise Chong is currently featured in our online Jewelry Gallery with a series of fun and funky necklaces, pins and bracelets.

See the entire collection in person or in our online Gallery Shop at https://shop.leightoncentre.org/ or on the Shop tab in our Linktree.

Address

282027 144 Street West
Millarville, AB
T1S0Y4

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+14039313633

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