Allied Arts Council Lethbridge

09/01/2026

Have questions about grant writing and the AFA? Then be sure to connect with the Alberta Foundation for the Arts and Shelly McGarry!

08/31/2026

Fall into Art this month with ARTS DAYS!

Arts Days Lethbridge is an annual celebration of the arts held in conjunction with provincial and national Culture Days. The Allied Arts Council works with AAC members and member organizations to support and celebrate a variety of events throughout the City of Lethbridge.

This year Arts Days Lethbridge 2026 events take place between September 4 – 30 during Alberta’s Month of the Artist!

08/29/2026

Did you screenprint an Upside Downtown T-shirt? Need the At Home Washing Instuctions? We got you covered!

Following the event, proper home care of your fabric is essential for the longevity of the print. Improper drying, curing, or heat setting may result in the image fading over time. Once heat set, screen printed fabric is machine washable.

1. Allow screen prints to completely dry and cure for 24-36 hours after printing.
2. Set with heat using one of the following methods:
- Iron: Ensure there is no water in your iron and set it to medium heat. You can protect your design and the iron by placing pieces of parchment paper inbetween. Iron design for 3-5 minutes being careful not to let it burn.
- Dryer: Places cured screenprinted fabric in the dryer on a high temperature for 15-20 minutes.
3. Wear your print proudly and be sure to tag us!

Want to do more screenprinting with your own designs? Check out the printmaking classes in the Casa Fall Program Guide! https://casalethbridge.ca/classes/intro-to-printmaking-screenprinting/

08/28/2026

Did you enter the draw last night at Pop Up Get Down? Finger's crossed!

The gift basket features lovely gifts from all our amazing vendors in the Artisan Market.
Midnight Sun Elegance
Rainbow Bazaar Art Collective
Eleventeen Cocoa Beans
Mad Fish Glass Beads
Brian Quinn
SALTY POTS
Bradley Goss
Green & Groovy
Weaver in Wine Country and Alberta
Lethbridge Weavers
Uchi Pottery
The Itty Bitty Kitty Committee
Payne-Hunter Collective
Kennedy Chinn
Nectar Fine Tattooing
Ty Ceramics
Hoonaz Afaghi

08/28/2026

There's more music tonight!

Come out on Friday night for SONIC FEST brought to you from Sonic Multimedia !

Introducing 🙌🏻 Sonic Fest 🙌🏻

August 28th 2026 find yourself at Rotary Square Casa for Sonic Multimedia ‘s Sonic Fest showcasing the heavier side of the Alberta music industry with 4 heavy hitting bands from Lethbridge and Calgary. This free event will have a cash bar and food trucks!

Artists:
SHY FRiEND
The Reset | Lethbridge AB
꧁⎝ 𓆩༺ 𝐇𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐒 ༻𓆪 ⎠꧂
Astrology Girl

Special thanks to our sponsors:
Sky + Table
Allied Arts Council Lethbridge
Pure Casino Lethbridge
Two Guys And A Pizza Place

For sponsor inquiries please email [email protected]

08/26/2026

ONE MORE DAY until the last Upside Downtown concert of the year - POP UP, GET DOWN!

Today we are highlighting the wonderful Community Organizations that are partnering with us at Pop Up, Get Down!

One of the reasons that Lethbridge has such a vibrant art scene is the way in which local groups support each other. We wanted to collaborate with other local, art loving groups to help spread their messaging by sharing the spotlight. Feel the upside part of Upside Downtown!

You'll be able to find booths for:

Lethbridge Food Bank
Honouring Traditions and Reconciliation Society
Friends of the Lethbridge Public Library
Tourism Lethbridge
Alberta Foundation for the Arts
Nectar Fine Tattooing
City of Lethbridge- City Hall's Capital Improvement Program

Make sure to stop by their booths and say hi! And bring a nonperishable or monetary donation for the Lethbridge Food Bank!

08/26/2026

Two pet posts in one month!? We wouldn't want to miss a chance to to wish everyone a Happy International Dog Day! 🐕

Once again we are shining the spotlight on our staff's beloved four-legged friends. Swipe through and enjoy these photos + artworks of the AAC & Casa canine companions!

Have your pup pals been a muse for a work of bark? Drop a photo in the comments below and celebrate with us! 🐶

08/25/2026

Two more days until the last Upside Downtown concert of the year - POP UP, GET DOWN!

Have you been enjoying this year's concerts? Want a FREE souvenir to remember them by? We'll have Upside Downtown themed silk screen and button designs available at this Thursday's concert!

Bring a t-shirt, tote bag, or other item and we will silk screen your chosen design(s) at your chosen placement.

PLUS

Press your own button using one of our button templates featuring this year's silk screen designs! Colour the designs in to further personalize your button to your taste.

Make your merch your way and create a truly one-of-a-kind memento to remember Upside Downtown's 2026 run!

These designs were made by our very own Emily Metherel and Nectar Fine Tattooing's Erik Trotter!

08/25/2026

Congratulations to Api'soomaahka (Running Coyote) - William Singer III for being awarded the Lieutenant Governor Award!

The AMA is pleased to announce Api’soomaahka (Running Coyote) – William Singer III as the 2026 recipient of the Lieutenant Governor’s Award, in recognition of his profound commitment to artistic excellence and the preservation and vitality of Blackfoot culture.⁠
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A member of the Kainai Nation of the Blackfoot Confederacy, Api’soomaahka is an accomplished artist and illustrator with over 40 years of experience. His work is deeply grounded in the Blackfoot worldview and, shaped by his lived experience as a Residential School survivor, serves as a powerful force in preserving, revitalizing, and transmitting language, culture, and ecological knowledge. His work stands as a testament to his commitment not only to artistic excellence, but to the preservation and advancement of Blackfoot cultural identity.⁠
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Our congratulations to Willam. Read more about the Lieutenant Governor's Award here:https://www.museums.ab.ca/media/191843/media_release_lg_award_2026.pdf

Registration is still open to join us in celebrating our awards recipients on September 23 at the AMA's 55th Anniversary Gala and Leadership Awards Ceremony Presented by Know History.