The Rocky Museum will host Alberta Culture Days for the first time this fall, bringing a weekend of art, music and hands-on cultural experiences to the community.
The three-day Amazing Art, Magical Music event is set for Sept. 25 to 27, 2026, and will feature local and regional artists alongside live performances and workshops.
Organizers say the celebration will include an art show running throughout the weekend in the museum’s Lochearn meeting room. Featured artists include Margaret Bouwmann, Sharon Rubeling, Colleen Rudd, Karen Paquette and Lisa Head Harbidge.
Programming begins Friday evening with a painting workshop led by Kyla of the Travelin Gypsy Boutique.
On Saturday, participants can take part in African-style drumming sessions led by Corina Strim, including a session designed specifically for children.
The weekend wraps up Sunday with a live outdoor performance by the Abraham Lake Singers in the museum’s backyard.
Museum manager Jean-Marie Mason says talks are also ongoing to potentially have local high school students showcase some of their work.
“We want to give people the opportunity to be amazed by different aspects of art,” she says. “We hope to have a very busy three days.”
Organizers are seeking sponsors and in-kind support to help bring the inaugural event to life. An application for provincial funding has also been submitted through Alberta Culture.
In 2025, 111 organizations in 48 communities received grants from the province to put on Alberta Culture Days events. In total, the grants were worth $380,000.
Among the highlights last year was free admission to 20 provincially-owned museums, historic sites and archives.
Sundre also observed Alberta Culture Days at Sundre and District Historical Society.
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“Alberta Culture Days is a month-long showcase of the creativity, diversity and spirit that power this incredible province,” says Tanya Fir, Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women.
“From dance and culinary experiences to art and markets, communities come together and bring culture to life with exciting events in every corner of the province.”
To search up all the events happening throughout the province, visit alberta.ca.
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