Creative People Collective

07/10/2026

Hanging out at the Olds Museum. Diana Steer, Bill Anthony, Kaitlyn Rogers, Correen Tippett were the artists in attendance. Missing but here in spirit, Dayle Lasso and Patricia Michelle.

07/08/2026

🎨✨ See You Tomorrow! Join Us for Our "Meet the Artists" Reception! ✨🎨

The excitement is building! We are officially counting down to our Meet the Artists evening, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome all of you to the Mountain View Museum & Archives.

If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to drop by the gallery, this is it! Come celebrate the local talent behind our current exhibition and enjoy an evening dedicated to community and connection.

🗓️ The Details:

When: Tomorrow, July 9th, 2026

Time: 7:00 PM until closing

Where: The Museum Gallery, 5038 50th St, Olds, AB

Admission: Completely FREE

Whether you are a fellow maker, a long-time supporter of the arts, or just curious about the incredible work on display, our doors are wide open. This is your chance to chat with our artists, hear the stories behind the stained glass, paintings, and mixed media pieces, and experience the grassroots creativity that makes our region so vibrant.

No pressure, no stuffy gallery rules—just pure community, conversation, and inspiration.

👉 Tag a friend below who loves art and bring them along! We can’t wait to see you there and share this special evening together. 👋🎨

06/20/2026

Open call!

If submitting to our next exhibition slipped your mind, there’s still time to get your application in. The Alberta Society of Artists invites Alberta-based artists to submit to our upcoming exhibition: “Paradox & Ambiguity”. 🎨

We are exploring the instability of perception, where meaning remains uncertain, the familiar is disrupted, and perception becomes fluid. We invite emerging and established artists to interpret "paradox & ambiguity" through your unique lens. 🔎

Eligible Media: All media welcome (painting, drawing, sculpture, installation, video, photography, fibre, mixed media, etc.).
Who: All Alberta artists aged 18+.
Where: Western GM Gallery, Drumheller
When: October 1-31, 2026
Submission Deadline: July 15, 2026

👉 Apply Now: Head to the link in our bio for full details and the submission form!

Questions? Reach out to [email protected].

06/18/2026

Check out this opportunity, https://www.instagram.com/p/DZs2qRgkgQi/?img_index=1

06/11/2026

🎨✨ BIG NEWS: The Creative People Collective Art Exhibition is Coming! ✨🎨
Mark your calendars, Central Alberta! The wait is over. We are absolutely thrilled to officially announce our upcoming Art Exhibition, running from June 24th through July 18th, 2026!

This exhibition is a celebration of the incredible talent right here in our region. From breathtaking stained glass and vibrant acrylic or oil paintings to textured felted pieces and intricate mixed media—this showcase highlights the diverse, grassroots creativity that makes our community so special.

🗓️ The Details:

Dates: June 24th – July 18th, 2026
Admission: Completely FREE! 🪙❌

Who is invited: Everyone! Whether you are a fellow maker, an art lover, or just curious, our doors are wide open to all of Central Alberta.

☕ Join Us for Cafe Conversations & Inspiration
True to our collective roots, this isn’t just about looking at art on a wall. It’s about connection. Come down, get inspired, enjoy casual conversation, and meet some of the amazing local faces behind the pieces.

No strict rules, no stuffy gallery vibes—just pure community, connection, and creativity.

👉 Help us spread the word! Hit that share button, tag a friend you want to bring along, and let’s come together to support and celebrate local art.

We can't wait to see you there! 👋🎨

06/02/2026

✨ Welcome to our brand new page! ✨

Welcome to the online home of the Creative People Collective! We are a freshly formed community of makers, thinkers, dreamers, and creators, and we are throwing the doors wide open to everyone.

Our mission is simple: to bring together creative minds from all across Central Alberta without any of the pressure, strict rules, or boundaries. Whether you are right here in Didsbury or calling a neighboring community home, you have a place at our table.

Here is what the Creative People Collective is all about:

No Dues, No Fees: Membership is 100% free. We believe community and inspiration should be accessible to absolutely everyone. 🪙❌

Monthly Meetups: We gather once a month just to hang out, share what we’re working on, and talk shop. 🗓️

Zero Agendas: No formal minutes, no rigid structures. Just casual coffee-and-conversation vibes centered entirely around the arts. ☕🗣️

Everyone is Welcome: Whether you paint, write, knit, design stained glass, throw pottery, or simply appreciate culture, you belong here. No matter your medium or skill level, if you love to create, you are one of us.

We are so incredibly excited to build a vibrant, grassroots creative network that connects artists across the region.

👉 Hit that "Like" and "Follow" button to stay updated on our next monthly meetup location, date, and time. Let’s connect, inspire, and create together! 🎨✨