Did you know there’s a local arts group that has been around for almost 50 years? Are you inspired to be creative? Do you want to connect with like-minded members in our community? Well, check out the Bragg Creek Artisans! We are committed to expanding our members skills and promoting local arts within our community by hosting an art program the first Wednesday of each month from September to June from 7-9 p.m. in the Community Centre. Highlights from the past years programs include silversmithing, wool felting, printmaking, and indigo dyeing. Our membership ranges from professional artists to individuals who are just starting their creative journey and those who are pure hobbyists. Whatever you skill level, we hope to see you – our group is a wonderful means to share the gift of creativity! For more information or to contact us, please visit our website www.braggcreekartisans.com or check us out on Facebook and Instagram.
A bit about our history: the Bragg Creek Artisans has a long-standing, vibrant history dating back to the mid 1970’s.
We began as an “idea” within an informal network of local arts and crafts people who recognized the extensive creativity and artistry within our community. They wondered if there was interest to create a more formal arts and crafts group to share ideas, improve skills, and provide opportunities to show and sell work. A meeting was scheduled to determine interest and 80 people attended – a resounding affirmation within this small rural community! A steering committee was formed to draw up guidelines and in the spring of 1977 the Bragg Creek Artisans came into being and Sig Bradshaw, Ernie Stapleford, Bob Treacy, and Rich Majury made up the first executive board. We owe much to these community-minded individuals as well as to too many others to mention, including many recognizable, long-standing names who have been pivotal to the development of our community as a whole. In February 1988, the Artisans drew international visitors to our community by being chosen to host one of 17 art exhibition sites for the Winter Olympics “Winter Show 88”. We continue to be a Not-for-Profit group and have successfully received MD of Rockyview grants over the years to support our artistic community through programs, workshops, meetings, events etc.
This year’s Christmas sale, November 16 and 17, will be our 46th!! It continues to be an important showcase for our members and attracts many visitors, both local and far afield.
