Sheep Creek Arts Council ~ Update

Submitted by Muriel Dais
The Sheep Creek Arts Council wishes to announce the name of the winner of the 2011 Scholarship. Laura Spencer, a graduate of Alberta High School of Fine Arts, has been granted the Five Hundred Dollar scholarship. Ms. Spencer is enrolled in the Theatre Performance programme at Mount Royal University. During her three years of attendance at the High School of Fine Arts in Okotoks, she participated in the Mainstage productions and has also had employment in front of house at regional theatres.
Each year the Sheep Creek Arts Council provides scholarships for high school graduates who live within the bus zone of Oilfields High School and who wish to continue their educations in some aspect of the arts. Past recipients of these scholarships have studied in a wide variety of arts related programmes and have been most appreciative of the financial assistance received.
The "Octoberfest" celebrated by Sheep Creek Arts Council on October 22nd was a great success for those attending. The music of "Longhaul" was most enjoyed and the dance floor was always occupied. The artists who made their works available for the silent auction were certainly appreciated. This first "Octoberfest" promoted by the Arts Council was a financial success as well, but more importantly, it brought in community members who might not otherwise be aware of the programmes available at the Sheep Creek Arts Council.
After many months of effort the new sign announcing the location of Sheep Creek Arts Council and Valley Neighbours' Club has been erected at the west end of the parking lot. Sheila Virgo and her committee are to be thanked for their negotiations which have resulted in this very attractive sign. As you drive west on Sunset Boulevard in Turner Valley, please look for the sign.