WELCOME TO THE VAULT CULTURAL COLLECTIVE
April at The Vault
Exploring the Artist in You, The Vault's Inaugural Summer Drama Camp
The Vault Cultural Collective in partnership with Calgary Young People's Theatre will be hosting a Summer Drama Camp in Strathmore the week July 15, 2024!
The week-long, full day camp will be a great summer event for aspiring actors and actresses. Campers will be GROUPED BY AGE and will spend their mornings learning various dramatic skills like acting, improvisation, stage combat and much more, and then in the afternoons, work with CYPT professional theatre artists to build their very own play. This full-day camps will run from 9am until 4pm, Monday-Friday. Campers will need to bring snacks and a lunch for a supervised half hour lunch break. There will be a Camp Showcase at 3 pm on Friday July 19th at Strathmore United Church, everyone is welcome!
Register in person at The Vault! Limited Spaces are Available!
What's New at The Vault!
The Vault is proud to announce the addition of our new ‘Lower Gallery’, being offered for your enjoyment. The addition of the Lower Gallery will give The Vault Art Team the opportunity to offer the Community an additional selection of Wall Art. To the Lower Vault, please welcome Artists, Chantal Barden, Aileen Grams, Ellen Lorne, Christine Higham, Elaine Wheeler, Brandy Hebbes, Jolene Sansome, Gail Ann Bourgeois and Daniel N Hendricks.
As well as offering you Wall Art in the Lower Gallery, you can visit the original 1909 Union Bank Vault, AND SOON ...... The Vault's new HISTORY CORNER! The History Corner will be presenting the history of our beautiful antique Bank building in story and photograph, as well as many interesting stories of early bank currency, early Strathmore history and stories of the Canadian Pacific (CP) and it’s influence on Strathmore and the Wheatland County development. EXCITING!
The Vault Participates in the 2024 Women's Conference
The 2024 Strathmore Wheatland Women's Conference was held Friday, April 12, at Hope Community Covenant Church, a great day with lot’s of wonderful energy amongst the many speakers, vendors, participants and organizers! The Conference theme was 'Nurturing Our Roots', and sessions ranged from Farming Through The Generations, Heirloom Plant Varieties for the Prairies to Mental Health for Moms. The Vault's very own Jette Brown will be presenting a session titled "What’s Underneath: Underwear Secrets of a 16th Century Lady."
Volunteer Expo 2024, A Huge Success!
April is National Volunteer Month with a special focus on the week of April 14-20. The Vault Cultural Collective, Strathmore Municipal Library, Strathmore FCSS, and Strathmore Lions partnered to present “Volunteer Expo 2024,” made possible with the support of a Volunteer Alberta Grant. The Expo was held April 17th from 4-7 pm in the Travelodge Heritage Ballroom.
Nineteen Strathmore and area non-profit organizations participated in the event to celebrate their volunteers and explain what they do within the community. The event was well attended.
Congratulations to The Vault Business Team for spearheading Volunteer Expo 2024 and raising awareness for the need of volunteers within the community!
Mother's Day Promotion in Full Swing
Are you looking for a unique Mother's Day gift? The Vault’s Mother’s Day promotion has begun! Shop at The Vault for your Mother’s Day gifts and enter to win! Browse our original gift ideas and if you make a purchase, you can enter to win a $50 Vault Gift Certificate!
June and Father's Day Are Right Around The Corner!
Are you shopping early for a unique Father's Day gift? Why not visit The Vault and browse through our original gift ideas created by Local Artists. And as an extra bonus, if you make a purchase in June, you can enter to win a $50 Vault Gift Certificate!
Youth Cultural Art Exhibit Coming in May
The Vault Cultural Collective is excited to be partnering with Strathmore FCSS and the Town of Strathmore to present the Youth Cultural Art Exhibit! Student Art Work, ages 12 - 17, from George Freeman School, Holy Cross Collegiate and the Strathmore Storefront School will be on display in The Vault's Lower Gallery from May 6th - 18th during regular business hours. Drop into The Vault and vote for you favourites, Strathmore FCSS will be providing prizes!
The Vault Announces New Lifetime Members
The Vault Cultural Collective held its 2023 Annual General Meeting on Friday March 15th at 7 pm at the The Vault Cultural Collective. The Vault was thrilled to present two new Lifetime Memberships to Val Christie and Christine Higham for their incredible service and dedication to The Vault! Val was an incredible Vault volunteer and worked tirelessly on The Vault Business Team maintaining The Vault in pristine condition! As a Vault Volunteer Christine put all her energies into The Vault Art Team as Team Lead and a member of the Vault Board of Directors. She was instrumental in connecting with artists in our community and surrounding area and growing our list of artists showing at The Vault today! Congratulations and thank you to both Val and Christine for their very generous contributions to The Vault!
The Western Events & Cultural Centre Capitol Campaign Launch
Another great night for the Western Event and Cultural Centre and The Vault Cultural Collective!
The Western Event and Cultural Centre kicked off its Capitol Campaign with a Launch Event at the Four Sisters Farm on Thursday April 4th. The evening was a great success largely in part to Ryan Schmidt's, CEO and General Manager of the Strathmore Agricultural Society's impassioned presentation on the project. MP Martin Shields, MLA Chantelle de Jonge and Minister of Tourism and Sport Joe Schow also spoke in support of the project. Officials from the Town of Strathmore including Mayor Pat Fule and the County of Wheatland including Reeve Amber Link were also in attendance.
The Vault is thrilled to be a partner in this project and if realized will be transformative to the cultural groups in the area.
The Vault Introduces Fine Artist Joanne Giesbrecht
The Vault Cultural Collective would like to welcome Joanne Giesbrecht and her Federation of Canadian Artists (FCA) award winning ‘Birds of a Feather’ series to The Vault Art Galleries. Enjoy these ‘Fun and Iridescent Whimsical’ paintings which also share the walls of the Koyman Galleries in Ottawa Ontario. Johanne also shares her ‘Fine Art’ talent with us, as illustrated in her beautiful figurative paintings. Join us in welcoming Southern Alberta Artist, Joanne Giesbrecht, by visiting The Vault Galleries.
The Vault Introduces Artisan Syd Giesbrecht
The Vault Cultural Collective is introducing new Artisan Syd Giesbrecht and his fine collection of Wood Art that is now on display at The Vault. Syd shares his talent with creative woodwork and unique ideas. The Hemlock wood species is rare, yet Syd is able to offer a few pieces of this unique wood grain in the form of Lathe Bowls. Be surprised to discover how a piece of wood can be transformed into a work of Art. Join us in welcoming Southern Alberta Artisan, Syd Giesbrecht, by visiting The Vault Galleries.
The Vault Unveils a New CPR Display
Lynne Fair, a Lifetime Member of The Vault, and a member of the Western District Historical Society, has curated a new historical display now on display at The Vault.
Tony Bonogofsky was the CPR Train Station Agent in Gleichen from 1966 to 1986, when the station was permanently closed. All these items and pictures in the display came from that station.
The Western District Historical Society would like to thank his wife Marj and family for donating these artifacts and pictures to the Western District Historical Society in 2023.
Check Out The Vault's Local History Library
Are you interested in the history of Strathmore and all our surrounding communities? Drop by The Vault Cultural Collective, we have a bookshelf full of local history books right beside a comfy chair! The Vault will be unveiling a new History Corner soon! Watch for more details!
Save The Date! - Upcoming Vault Events
Friday April 26th, 7 pm - The Vault Speaker Series presents Roland Dechesne - Light Pollution - This event will be held in The Vault Upper Gallery.
May 6th - 18th - Youth Cultural Art Exhibit, hosted by The Vault Cultural Collective in partnership with the Strathmore Muncipal Library, Strathmore WFCSS and the Strathmore Lions. This event will be held in The Vault Lower Gallery.
Friday May 10th, 7 pm - The Vault Speaker Series presents Alan Dyer - The Amazing Sky! - This event will be held in The Vault Upper Gallery.
Friday June 7th, 7 pm - The Vault Speaker Series in cooperation with Strathmore Communities in Bloom presents Danielle Hall, Eagle Lake Nurseries - Spring Gardening: Perennials, Shrubs & Trees - This event will be held at Eagle Lake Nurseries.
July 15 - 20th - The Inaugural Vault Cultural Collective Summer Drama Camp - Exploring the Artist in You - This event will be held at Strathmore United Church.
Friday September 20th, 7 pm - The Vault Speaker Series in cooperation with Strathmore Communities in Bloom presents Danielle Hall, Eagle Lake Nurseries - Garden & Plant Preparation For Fall - This event will be held at Eagle Lake Nurseries.
Friday October 25th, 7 pm - The Vault Speaker Series presents Roland Dechesne - Aliens! - This event will be held in The Vault Upper Gallery.
FT (Tim) Martens - The Vault's April Featured Artist
The Vault Cultural Collective is thrilled to feature FT (Tim) Martens as April's Vault Artist of the Month! Tim is a valued Artist displaying at The Vault and his work is popular with our visitors! Congratulations Tim on being The Vault's Artist of the Month!
Featuring The Vault's Art Team - "Good Art Will Speak to You"
The Vault Art Team’s responsibility to the success of The Vault galleries is in the selection and presentation of quality Fine Art. The Art selection process will include the privilege of meeting a new Artist, visiting their studio and learning their process, an experience which is both fun and rewarding. The Art presentation process happens in The Vault galleries, where the Art Team are continually arranging Art, in an effort to keep The Vault looking fresh and inviting. The Vault Art Team believes that a strong Fine Art presence makes for a better community, and we are proud to be a part of it.
The Art Team consists of six Volunteer members, working as a team in perfect harmony, and they include from left to right Dan Hendricks - Artist, Kathy Hendricks - Graphics, Elaine Wheeler - Artist, Donna Sanden Nelson - Artisan, Rhonda Stockwell - The Vault Shopify and inserted Christine Higham - Artist.
NEWS FROM OUR VAULT CULTURAL COLLECTIVE PARTNERS
Arts on 817 Presents The Charms and Opening Act Melissa Matheson and The Locals
Arts on 817 was thrilled to present The Charms featuring Megan Konschuh and Denis Dufresne and Opening Act Melissa Matheson and The Locals on Saturday, May 4th, 7 pm at Strathmore United Church. The evening will feature some of Strathmore's favorite artists! Don't miss it! Tickets are available at The Vault and smoreuc.com!
THE CHARMS are a multiple award winning acoustic vocal/instrumental duo from Calgary. With a focus on their love of Canadiana and Roots music, the CHARMS use 2 voices, 2 guitars and 2 violins to share their love of music from Canada and around the world.
Melissa Matheson is a popular singer songwriter and native of Strathmore who started her songwriting journey at the height of the pandemic in 2020. Melissa channels her spirit, warmth, and authenticity into each of her songs drawing inspiration from her life. She is enjoying every minute of this journey and is excited for the road ahead.
Chestermere Fine Art Guild's May Art Show & Sale
On May 4, 2024 from 10 am to 4 pm, the Chestermere Art Guild will be holding its annual May Art Show & Sale at the Chestermere Recreation Centre! Be sure to check it out, it is always a wonderful event!
Chestermere Fine Art Guild is a friendly group that gets together weekly to paint, draw and create. Each month they discuss various art topics, share stories and most of all have fun!
If you enjoy art, why not consider joining their group. Call Marjorie at 403-909-7975 for more information.
Strathmore Communities in Bloom Present a Fruit Tree Pruning Education Session and Demonstration
Strathmore Communities in Bloom will be presenting a Fruit Tree Pruning FREE Education Session and Demonstration on Saturday March 9th from 11 am to 1 pm outside at the Birth Forest, corner of Thomas Drive and Centennial Drive. Learn the when, how and why to prune and how to increase fruit production. Bring your pruners if you have some. Registration is free, please email cibstrathmore@gmail.com to confirm your attendance.
Drew Gregory Performs in Community Concert Music Series
Attention Strathmore! We have award-winning Alberta country music sensation, and Winner of @countrymusicalberta Horizon Male Artist of the Year Award @drewgregorymusic performing live at Hope Community Covenant Church on Tuesday, April 2 at 1:30pm as part of our Community Concert Music Series!
Featuring our Music Discovery class with accredited music therapist, Kate Ager. Music Discovery encourages social interaction, connection, and community while making music.
The Music Series is open to the public and FREE TO ATTEND!
The Strathmore Theatre Players' Guild presents "The Games Afoot"
The Strathmore Theatre Players' Guild will be presenting "The Games Afoot" by Ken Ludwig May 2 - 18, 2024 at Hope Community Covenant Church.
Comedy. Shakespeare. Sherlock Holmes.
murder....
Tickets are now on sale at The Vault and can be purchased in advance from The Vault Cultural Collective or online from the link below.
https://thevaultonline.ca/.../strathmore-theatre-players...
See you all there!
2024 Strathmore Performing Arts Festival
The 2024 Strathmore Performing Arts Festival runs from April 10th to April 24th, 2024! And did you know its our 5th Anniversary Festival! We are so grateful to all our Strathmore Performing Arts Festival Sponsors past and present! Check strathmorepaf.com for the FESTIVAL and VENUE schedules. Be sure to attend the 2024 Showcase Concert & Final Awards on April 24th at 7 pm at Hope Community Covenant Church! 89 scholarships valuing $6000 and Provincial Nominations will be announced! A MUST SEE EVENT!
Strathmore Musical Arts Society Presents The Wardens
The Strathmore Musical Arts Society is thrilled to announce a new event! On April 20th we will welcome The Wardens with opening act GREG RIDER to the stage! Cocktails are at 6pm, Dinner at 7pm and the Music starts at 8pm Tickets will be on sale on Monday, March 11th at The Vault.
Wheatland & Area Hospice Society Launches Hype! For Hospice!
The Wheatland & Area Hospice Society is excited to share information on their upcoming event, Hype! For Hospice! There are multiple options to participate, so please check out all of links below!
The Wheatland Society of Arts Releases Spring and Summer Programming
Exciting NEWS! The Wheatland Society of Arts has released its SPRING SUMMER brochure! Drop by the Wheatland Society of the Arts Studio or The Vault and pick one up. Registration for all programs is NOW OPEN!
The Wheatland Society of the Arts is also very excited to be holding a Plein Air Workshop at Eagle Lake on Sunday June 2nd with artist Debra Ward! Check the poster below for more information.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Land Acknowledgement
We acknowledge Treaty 7 territory—the traditional and ancestral territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy: Kainai, Piikani and Siksika as well as the Tsuu T’ina Nation and Stoney Nakoda First Nation. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3 within the historical Northwest Métis Homeland.
We acknowledge the many First Nations, Métis and Inuit who have lived in and cared for these lands for generations. We are grateful for the traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who are still with us today and those who have gone before us.
We make this acknowledgement as an act of reconciliation and gratitude to those whose territory we reside on or are visiting.
Other Happenings at the Vault
RENTAL SPACE NOW AVAILABLE AT THE VAULT
The Vault Cultural Collective invites other non-profit organizations and the public to consider renting space at The Vault for meetings, demonstrations, small social gatherings or special events.
We are willing to make our open area second floor gallery, the Vault board room, or for that very special event, the whole building, available for short term rental.
Share in the enjoyment of meeting in an historic building and gallery!
Please come visit us to learn more about our space available for rent! To view the space in person and discuss your rental needs, please visit us at the Vault during operating hours.
Gift Certificates Available
The Vault Cultural Collective now has Gift Cards available online and Gift Certificates available at the store! The perfect gift for that special someone!
Donations are Welcome
Are you interested in donating to the Vault Cultural Collective?
PLEASE CONSIDER A DONATION
The VAULT Cultural Collective is a non-profit organization founded in 2021. We exhibit work by Local ARTists and ARTisans and are a Collective for all things Cultural. If you Love ART and the ARTS, please consider a Monetary Donation in your name or in the name of another ART Lover.
If you know someone who enjoys the ARTS, please forward this site.
All donations are Gratefully Accepted.
Donations can be e-transferred to:
thevaultcc2021@gmail.com
or
Visit us at The Vault, you will be glad you did!
*Charitable Receipts Available
The Vault Cultural Collective
136 2nd Avenue
P.O. Box 2163
Strathmore, Alberta, Canada
T1P 1K2
Phone: 403-901-1654
Email: thevaultcc2021@gmail.com
Website: thevaultonline.ca
Vault Memberships Available
The Vault Cultural Collective is now recruiting members! However you are connected to Arts & Culture or Local History in Strathmore and area, we welcome you to join our Collective! For more information or to purchase a membership visit The Vault at 136 2nd Avenue, phone 403 901 1654, email thevaultcc2021@gmail.com or visit thevaultonline.ca. Become a member of The Vault Cultural Collective, there is strength in numbers!
Location
The Vault Cultural Collective
136 2nd Avenue, Strathmore, Alberta T1P 1K2
(Beside Value Drug Mart)
(403) 901-1654
thevaultcc2021@gmail.com
Monday - Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday - Closed