We are very pleased to announce that the Olds Municipal Library, along with the Rocky Mountain House Library and the Drumheller Library, has recently received grant funding from the Public Library Development Initiative to implement a very exciting community arts project: artsparks!

What is artsparks? ♠  Who can take part? ♠  Classes Offered
Program Calendar for Microsoft Outlook 2007 (what's this?)

What is artsparks?

artsparks is a program that will be running through the Olds Municipal Library as a pilot project. It is an innovative program that strives to create meaningful arts experiences that positively affect the quality of life of its participants.

The concept was born in Red Deer through the Red Deer Public Library. artsparks markets extensively to the PDD community and looks to ensure that barriers to participation are reduced. However, it does not facilitate programming that is only for persons with disabilities; artsparks is inclusive. It aims ultimately to offer programming that is open to everyone in the community. Arts programs include, but are not limited to, the visual arts, music, theatre, literary arts and film-making. For more information about the amazing things going on in Red Deer with artsparks, please visit www.artsparks.org.

artsparks in Olds will arrange for artists to give classes and workshops in things like drama, writing, poetry, music, movie-making and/or visual art. It is a way for persons with developmental disabilities, and members of the community, to be creative and make connections with local artists and arts organizations.
By providing the people of Olds and area with fully accessible arts programming, artsparks makes a contribution to the wellness, vitality and diversity of our community. By empowering people to engage in creative self-expression, artsparks not only affects the lives of those individual artists, but also inspires teamwork and community pride.

Who can take part?

Anyone can participate in the artsparks programming. The goal of the program is that it will be inclusive and provide artistic inspirations to all members of the community regardless of race, skill, or cognitive ability. Classes will be geared towards teens, adults and seniors.
Children wanting to be involved in library programming can visit our programming page for more information.

Classes Offered
Please contact the library to register for these engrossing arts programs.

artsparks in Olds will arrange for artists to give classes and workshops in things like drama, writing, poetry, music, moviemaking and/or visual art. It is a way for persons with developmental disabilities and members of the community to be creative and make connections with local artists and arts organizations.
Programming is geared towards teens, adults and seniors; everyone is welcome to attend these free classes.

To help stay up-to-date with artsparks programming, feel free to download our program calendar for Microsoft Outlook 2007. For more information, please click here.

Pre-registration for all courses is required unless otherwise stated. Please contact the library to register.

ARTIST TRADING CARDS (ATC)

NEW Courses now available!

The Library will be moved as of September 8th, 2009. Join us at our new location 4901-50th Street (Where the Saan Store used to be).

November Classes 09

Trash to Treasure
With Diana Steer
Dates: Monday November 2, 2009
Location: At the Library
Times: 5pm to 7pm

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and make art with it. Participation and supplies are free. Please register at the Library.

One of a kind Christmas Ornaments

With Tracy Trebb
Date: Saturday November 21, 2009
Times: 1pm to 4pm
Location: Olds Municipal Library

Just in time for Christmas decorate your tree with something unique. Please register at the Library.

A carolling we will go
With Cindy Anderson
Date: November 23 & 30, 2009
Times: 5pm to 7pm
Location to be announced.

Learn to sing Christmas carols in a group. Register at the Library.

Painting Emotions

With Patrich Yesh
Date: Saturday November 7, 2009
Times: 10am to 12 noon at the Library

Back by popular demend. Patrick will take you through the steps to paint your emotions. Participation and supplies are free. Please register at the Library.

Gouache Painting

With Gayle Kohut
Date: Monday November 16, 2009
Times: 5pm to 7pm at the Library

Gouache is opaque watercolour. Participation and supplies are free. Please register at the Library.

Open Studio Fridays: Bring your own supplies and work on your own Art.
Dates :Fridays at the Library. November 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2009 only.
Times: 1:00-4:00pm.
Location: 4901-50th Street.

Suggestions:
If you want to take a class that isn't listed or know of an art teacher who would be willing and able to teach something that we haven't had. Let us know.

 

Artsparks in conjuction with the Olds Art Club Is pleased to present this exciting watercolour workshop. Watercolor with renowned artist, Michael Downs Date: November 28, 2009 Times: 10am to 4pm - Rec. Centre in Olds, Ab 5205 -52 St. Olds, AB Michaels work can be seen in Canada at Mountain Galleries at Fairmont and these Galleries in the USA Mary Martin Gallery in Charleston, NC; Patricia Rovzar Gallery in Seattle, Washington and the Pederson-Cody Gallery in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Please Register at the Library.

"Three apples fell from heaven-one for the teller, one for the listener and one for the one who takes it to heart." Try your storytelling voice out as we explore the oral tradition in this 2 part storytelling workshop.

What is the Event Calendar?
The event calendar is a feature of Microsoft Outlook 2007 which allows users to share public calendars with one another. We have created a special calendar which when downloaded and subscribed to, allows you to view at home, our upcoming events and programs. When we update our calendar here at the library, it is automatically updated at your home computer. Keep informed as to what's going on in your library!
Simply click on this link to download the calendar. Click on "Launch Application" to start Outlook, and when prompted click "Yes" to subscribe to our calendar.
If you prefer, you may choose to download a static calendar for use with Microsoft Outlook 2007. It will not update automatically. For this option, please click here.
We receive no information about you, and you can delete the calendar at any time (see Microsoft Outlook's Help Section for more information).