Creekside Artisan Market · 2nd Annual
Lumberjacks & Lace returned with a cozy lodge setting, curated makers, and acoustic performances just west of Hinton.
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Events & Creative Gatherings in Hinton
Explore upcoming workshops, pop-up markets, performances, and community arts events throughout the region.
Want your event listed? Reach out—MECA keeps the Hinton Arts Calendar updated and open to submissions.
What’s Happening
From open-studio sessions and guided sketching classes to artisan markets and multi-day festivals, the Hinton arts community stays active year-round. Below is a curated list of upcoming events monitored by MECA—click any item for full details or visit the organizer’s site to register.
Featured Community Arts Projects
Highlights from recent and ongoing arts initiatives supported by MECA and local partners.
Mural Art
MECA is forming a committee to gather community interest, venues, artists, and funding that could jump-start a community-led mural program.
Explore mural concept
Nordic Ski Centre Mural
A new mural concept celebrating the Hinton Nordic Ski Club’s legacy, pairing winter sport stories with vibrant artwork at the trailhead hub.
View project detailsUpcoming Events
Here are some of the next events in our calendar. Visit individual listings for registration, details, and location.
14 Jan 2026
Art of Belonging: Needle Felting Study
The first gathering in the Red Cross–supported Art of Belonging series welcomes Jasperites and Hintonites for a calming introduction to needle felting with Rachel Imrie. Leave with new techniques, materials knowledge, and tools to continue at home.
Register: info@bridgeshinton.org
21 Jan 2026
Art of Belonging: Acrylic Study with Emny Moghrabi
Join artist Emny Moghrabi for a playful colour-theory exploration featuring grounding meditations, mindful warm-ups, and slowly layered acrylic conifer studies. Designed for creative recovery and open to everyone.
Register: info@bridgeshinton.org
25 Jan 2026
Lampshades — Upcycle Lab
Bring a lamp or shade and transform it into a creative showpiece. This non-instructed session supplies acrylics and markers, and encourages experimentation with other mediums—from embroidery to collage.
Details & registration: Contact the Hinton Art Club for location specifics.
14 Feb 2026
Paint Night at East Hardisty Tavern
Artist Susan Thompson leads a cozy Valentine’s paint night featuring all supplies, instruction, and a beverage. $45 for Hinton residents and club members; $50 for non-members.
Registration: Contact the Hinton Art Club to reserve your easel.
18 Feb 2026
Art of Belonging: Pencil Crayon Study with Susan Roper
Rediscover pencil crayons with facilitator Susan Roper. Explore colour theory, layering, scribbling, and floral studies while building a toolkit you can carry anywhere.
Register: info@bridgeshinton.org
Arts and Culture in Action
Photos from the Hinton Art Walk and Creekside Market capture the energy of our community arts calendar.
Submit Your Event
Are you hosting a creative event, pop-up, workshop, or festival in the Hinton area? We’d love to promote it! MECA accepts event submissions for the Hinton Arts Calendar.
Share an event with MECA
Provide key details about your workshop, performance, or gathering so we can add it to the Hinton arts calendar.
Questions about listing or collaborating?
If you’d like more info on how to partner with MECA, list your event, or explore collaboration, please reach out to us.
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LocationHinton, Alberta