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An Arts and Culture Cornerstone

The Vault Cultural Collective is a one stop shop for all things cultural, arts and community related! Where Strathmore's History, Arts & Culture Meet!

Visit and learn more about what we have to offer!

For all inquiries please contact: thevaultcc2021@gmail.com

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March 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!

A Vintage Quilt Exhibition at The Vault - EXTENDED!

The Vault Art Team is pleased to announce the Vintage Quilt Exhibition has been EXTENDED and will now run until Saturday March 23rd from 10 am to 4 pm in the Upper Gallery. This is a MUST SEE exhibition! Highlights will include the History of Quilts and a display of Vintage Quilts from 1890 through the 1950's. Please note the Upper Gallery is not wheelchair accessible.

https://strathmorenow.com/articles/telling-a-story-of-history-through-quilts-

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 Vault Participates in the 2024 Women's Conference

The 2024 Strathmore Wheatland Women's Conference is being held Friday, April 12, at Hope Community Covenant Church. Tickets are $25 for four sessions with lunch and are available at The Vault. The Vault will be accepting CASH & CHEQUES ONLY.

The keynote speaker for the day is Billi J. Miller, an author and a farmer from east central Alberta. She speaks from the heart about the endless opportunities that come with rural living, the remarkable contributions of women in agriculture, overcoming
adversity, and blooming where planted.

The 2024 Women's Conference theme is 'Nurturing Our Roots', and sessions will range from Farming Through The Generations, Heirloom Plant Varieties for the Prairies and 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."

The Western Events & Cultural Centre Launch

What a great night! The Vault Cultural Collective is so proud of our involvement in the Western Event and Cultural Centre! This project will do so much for Strathmore, the County of Wheatland and area! The launch event was electric, so much enthusiasm for this project! The Strathmore Agricultural Society Strathmore Stampede has done an amazing job championing the concept of a Western Event and Cultural Centre, this project will be transformative for CULTURAL events in our area!

Be sure to watch the Launch Video below!

Pallilearn Comes to The Vault

The Wheatland Hospice Society will be presenting Pallilearn on Wednesday May 15th from 10 am to 12 noon in the Upper Gallery of The Vault Cultural Collective. The presentation will be the first of four modules called "What is Palliative Care?" The session will last approximately one hour with additional time for questions. A handout will be provided for all participants. Everyone is welcome!

PalliLearn is a series of short courses that equip people to be compassionate community members. The courses incorporate key research findings, practical ways to put these into action, links to local supports and ideas for continued learning.

PalliLearn was developed in Australia and adapted for Alberta audiences. 

The Vault Introduces Calgary Sculpture Allan Waidman

The Vault Cultural Collective is introducing a new artist beginning February 20th! The Vault introduces Calgary Sculpture, Allan Waidman, creator of stunning replicas of his own original work. While utilizing soapstone waste, Allan casts composite soapstone sculptures, offered in a variety of stunning colours. We are proud to represent his work, now offered to you at The Vault. Be sure to stop by and view his beautiful work!

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!

The Vault Art Team Has a New Email

Are you an artist wanting to display at The Vault? Do you have questions for The Vault Art Team? For all questions or inquiries please contact The Vault Art Team at vaultartteam@gmail.com. The Art Team looks forward to hearing from you!

The Vault Speaker Series Presents Kyle Brittian

The Vault Speaker Series will hit the road running in 2024! The first 2024 event featured Kyle Brittian and his presentation "Extreme Weather of Western Canada" on Friday February 16th, 7 pm, in The Vault Upper Gallery.

What a great night! Kyle Brittain presentation had the audience enthralled and a 45 minute Q & A followed! In this talk he shared some of his best stories and visuals obtained as a storm chaser, photographer, reporter, and former wildland firefighter.

Thank you Kyle for an amazing evening!

And Then There Were Eleven! Welcome to the Wheatland Quilters!

The Vault Cultural Collective is very excited to have the Wheatland Quilters onboard as a new Vault partner! Below is a more information about the group. Welcome to the Wheatland Quilters!

The Wheatland Quilters are a group of sewers and quilters that share the same common interest. They do some charity work, learn from each other, share ideas, have guest speakers, and most of all have fun and make great friendships. The "Bring and Brag" segment of their meeting is a great way to see the talents of each member. All new members are welcome to join on the Second and Fourth Thursday of the month at the Ag Grounds in the quonset building, starting at 6pm. They also sew on the third Sunday of every month from 10 to 4.

Volunteer Appreciation Potluck, Oh What A Night!

On Saturday January 27th, The Vault Cultural Collective held a Volunteer Appreciation Potluck at the home of Vault Vice Chair Donalda Ledene. Thank you Donalda for hosting us! It was a wonderful evening with great food, a very special evening for our amazing team of Volunteers! Thank you Team Vault! Two Vault Volunteers,Val Christie and Dan Hendricks, pictured below, were recognized for their outstanding contributions to The Vault. Thank you to Val for her hours of volunteer service to The Vault and for being our maintenance go to person! Thank you to Dan for his amazing dedication to The Vault Art Team, for being handy with a paintbrush and always keeping The Vault looking great!

Save The Date! - Upcoming Vault Events

March 5th – 16th - The Vault Art Team presents - A Vintage Quilt Exhibtion - This exhibition will be held in the Upper Gallery of The Vault

Friday March 15th, 7 pm - The Vault Cultural Collective's Annual General Meeting - This meeting will be held on the Main Gallery of The Vault

Friday April 12th - The Strathmore Wheatland 2024 Women's Conference includes Jette Brown - What's Underneath: Underwear Secrets of a 16th Century Lady - This event will be held at Hope Community Covenant Church

Friday April 26th, 7 pm - The Vault Speaker Series presents Roland Dechesne - Light Pollution

Friday May 10th, 7 pm - The Vault Speaker Series presents Alan Dyer - The Amazing Sky!

Wednesday May 15th, 10 am - 12 noon - Wheatland Hospice Society presents Nicole Porquet-Seitz and Dr. Joni McNeely - PalliLearn

Friday June 7th, 7 pm - The Vault Speaker Series 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 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!

Have You Been to The Vault? The Vault Launches An Awareness Campaign!

Have you been to The Vault? It’s a gem in our community! The Vault is also very excited to be included in Wheatland County, Alberta’s new Business & Community Profile! What are you waiting for? Why not come in for a visit, why not bring a friend! One of our amazing volunteers would love to help you! We have so much to share!

Elaine Wheeler - The Vault's March Featured Artist

The Vault Cultural Collective is thrilled to feature Elaine Wheeler as March's Vault Artist of the Month! Elaine is a valued Artist displaying at The Vault but also shares her expertise as part of the ART TEAM! Congratulations Elaine on being The Vault's Artist of the Month!

Gail Ann Bourgeois - The Vault's Featured Volunteer

Gail Ann Bourgeois is a former member of Chestermere Fine Art Guild, a current member of the Chestermere White Cappers Artisans and a member of the Wheatland Society of Art. Gail is also currently volunteering at The Vault in Strathmore. She enjoys being surrounded by the beautiful artistic creations, and the creative people that frequent The Vault.

A resident of Strathmore for the past twenty years and an Albertan for nearly forty years, Gail Ann has also lived in four provinces and travelled coast to coast, as well as to the Territories, USA, Mexico and Japan. 

She took up the brush and oils nearly thirty five years ago and hasn’t been able to put them down since. She works mainly with oils or acrylics, but has produced many works in a variety of mediums.  Current, as well as past hobbies include knitting, off-loom weaving, crochet, needle point, beading, macrame, doll making, woodwork and a dabble in pottery. 

Thank you Gail Ann for being both a Vault Artist and Volunteer!

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.

Arts on 817 - La Fiammata and Opening Act "A Potpourri of Piano Chamber Music"

Arts on 817 was thrilled to present La Fiammata and Opening Act “A Potpourri of Piano Chamber Music” featuring students from the Carolyn Steeves Piano Studio on Saturday, March 9th, 7 pm at Strathmore United Church. The evening featured La Fiammata, an amazing piano duo taking their dynamic energy on the road in a Pan-Canadian Tour organized by Debut Atlantic, Jeunesses Musicales Canada, and Prairie Debut. The evening opened with students playing piano duets, trios and quartets from the Carolyn Steeves Piano Studio! It was a magical evening for any piano enthusiast and piano lover!

Chestermere Fine Art Guild's May Art Show & Sale

The 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!

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!

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!

Strathmore Theatre Players' Guild Presents A One Act Festival - in Two Acts

Act One - the afternoon performances at 4pm, for audiences of all ages.

From Fairy Tales to Broadway to Shakespeare, performers of all ages share their enthusiasm and talents.

Act Two - the evening performances at 7pm, for an adult audience.

A gallimaufry of contrasting short plays from the intangible to the humorous, from the absurd to the unexpected.

Ticket price: $10/person will give admission to any two performances: two afternoons, two evenings, or one afternoon & one evening.

Tickets will be available at the door. 

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 Their Winter Programming

Exciting NEWS! The Wheatland Society of Arts has released its WINTER brochure! Drop by the studio and pick one up, registration for all programs is already open.

Youth Theatre Classes Winter Session

BDK Services offers youth theatre classes to students in Strathmore and the surrounding area, with classes for grades 2–4 and 5–7 students.

Classes take place on Wednesdays at the Strathmore United Church (410 4 Street in Strathmore). The grade 2–4 class runs from 6 to 7 p.m. and the grade 5–7 class runs from 7 to 8:15 p.m.

The program costs $200: $80 for the 12-week fall portion and $120 for the 18-week winter portion. Payment can be made for each portion or for the full year.

Currently there are a few spots open in the Youth Theatre Classes Winter Session for Grades 5 to 7. Register at the link below and message us with any questions. www.youththeatreclasses.ca/register.

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

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.

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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!

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!

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.

Location

The Vault Cultural Collective

136 2nd Avenue, Strathmore, Alberta T1P 1K2
(Beside Value Drug Mart)

(403) 901-1654

thevaultcc2021@gmail.com

Monday - Friday 10 am - 4 pm

Saturday - Closed

Sunday - Closed

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