Community Gallery

The Red Deer Arts Council's office features a Community Gallery; a small intimate gallery for emerging and well seasoned artists to display their art to the community. Our gallery books for 1-2 months for each show and is un-juried, so we accept all levels of artists and all kinds of wonderful local art. We would love to have your art in our gallery; to inquire about booking a place please email our Visual Arts Lead Bailey Horton at bailey(at)reddeerartscouncil.ca.

Red Deer Arts Council is pleased to present

McKenzie Trails show and sale

on display in the Community Gallery from July 14th until August 28th, 2026.

This year’s 3rd Annual Plein Air Paint Out was held at McKenzie Trails. Local painters near and far were treated to beautiful summer weather, and a picturesque view of the pond. Twenty-three artists spend the day painting the scenery surrounding the pond en plein air over the course of the day; from completely blank canvas to the artwork now on display. Despite painting at the same site, each artist is drawn to different aspects of the park. Some followed the restless birds, whose birdsong carried across the pond. Others rested their attention on the peaceful pond, nestling beside the bridge and on outcroppings. And some artists nestled into the cooling shade of the forest, sheltered from the storm that passed through in the afternoon.

If you are interested in purchasing any of the art, inquire with a gallery attendant. Each painting sold 30% commission will go to fund programs at the Red Deer Arts Council.

Brad Olstad

Oil on Yupo

First Fridays Red Deer Opening: August 7thth, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm with the artists in attendance.
Open to the public during the Community Gallery Hours
Tuesday to Friday: 11am - 4pm
Monday, Saturday and Sunday: Closed