Discover curriculum-aligned culture education programs in Strathcona County. Programs are available from Kindergarten to Grade 12 at Gallery@501, preschool to Grade 6 at the Smeltzer House Visual Arts Centre - Clay Hut and Kindergarten to Grade 12 at Festival Place.

Gallery@501

Located in the Community Centre at #120, 501 Festival Avenue in Sherwood Park, Gallery@501 is a place where students can explore exhibitions by contemporary local, regional and national artists. This is achieved through guided visits and hands-on art activities led by artists and art educators.

New for 2025-26: bilingual programs

Introduced for the 2025-26 school year, Gallery@501 offers new French-English bilingual programs. Art studio programs for Kindergarten to Grade 12 are available in both languages. Fluent instructors help students build language skills while making art; this gives students a rich learning experience and encourages them to learn in their first and second languages.

Smeltzer House Visual Arts Centre

Hands-on projects at the Clay Hut encourage communication, creative thinking and problem-solving in ways that are accessible to students of all abilities. The Clay Hut is a familiar and well-equipped pottery studio on the Smeltzer House grounds, located at #1 Broadmoor Boulevard, Sherwood Park.

Festival Place

Participation in the performing arts fosters self-expression and personal growth. Students build self-esteem, strengthen social and emotional skills, communicate with confidence, and learn the value of teamwork—all while having fun! Our programs welcome students of all experience levels. Festival Place is located in the heart of Sherwood Park at 100 Festival Way.