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	BANDED PEAK SCHOOL Welcomes Janet Armstrong	Posted January 23, 2012
	Janet B. Armstrong will share her love of art with the students of Banded Peak School in Bragg Creek, Alberta, on Wednesday, January 25th. As part of the school's program to introduce students to the diversity of vocations within the community, Janet was invited to speak about her profession in the arts. Her hands-on presentation will feature painting workshops for various age groups throughout the day.
	GUEST ARTIST Randy Neufeld	Posted January 22, 2012
	Just Imajan Gallery now features works by Western wildlife painter Randy Neufeld. For more information, please see Guest Artists.
	SNOWMEN Destined for WinterFest	Posted December 29, 2011
	Plain papier mache snowmen were created by a local artist and sold to various Cochrane businesses for unique embellishment. Just Imajan Art Gallery purchased one, which owner Janet Armstrong painted with a selection of antique toys from her collection. Columnist Jack Tennant reported the Cochrane Eagle's snowman "stolen", but it turned up a few days later decorated with a glass bead mosaic. Rumor has it, Jack and Janet were at it again, although both deny any involvement. All sixteen snowman will be displayed from noon to 8:00 p.m. on January 28th at the 2012 Cochrane WinterFest held at the Cochrane Lions Rodeo Grounds.
	SEASON'S GREETINGS From Just Imajan Gallery	Posted December 24, 2011
	Merry Christmas to all and best wishes for a very happy, healthy, and prosperous 2012.
	GUEST ARTIST Natalie Kurzuk	Posted November 12, 2011
	Come into Just Imajan Gallery to see new works by mixed media artist Natalie Kurzuk. For more information, please see Guest Artists.
	JUST IMAJAN ART GALLERY "Cochrane's Hidden Gem"	Posted November 9, 2011
	An invitation to visit Just Imajan Art Gallery & Studio appears in today's Cochrane Eagle. For a summary of everything Just Imajan, in one full-colour page, click on the advertisement at right or link to the Cochrane Eagle here.
	CANADA WORLD YOUTH Visiting Cochrane	Posted October 30, 2011
	On October 28th, a group of enthusiastic teens arrived for a tour of Just Imajan Art Gallery. The teens are part of Canada World Youth and are spending a couple more months with host families In Cochrane. They are from Peru, Quebec, Northwest Territories, and the Yukon.
	2011 ARTS DAY FESTIVAL Art Walk in Cochrane	Posted October 2, 2011
	Just Imajan Art Gallery was one of several venues celebrating the Arts at the 2011 Alberta Arts Day Festival held the weekend of October 1st to 2nd in Cochrane, Alberta. Artists were hard at work plying their craft on the street outside the Gallery as part of the Annual Art Walk. Inside the Gallery, it was a visual feast of vibrant paintings, unique antiques, local photography, theatre masks and Bow River driftwood creations. There were treats for the palate, as well. At right, Janet makes the first cut in a special cake designed for the occasion, while her guest artists look on. For more, see Just Imajan Gallery Events
	2011 PICKIN' PARTY Celebrating Local Talent	Posted September 26, 2011
	The 7th Annual Nakoda-Cochrane Pickin' Party took place on September 24th at the Cochrane Alliance Church. Musicians, artists, and artisans from the Cochrane area and the Nakoda Nations gathered to celebrate local talent and culture. The event included traditional First Nations prayer, drumming, and dance, as well as "pickin' and grinnin'" with local muscians, artwork displays, and the famous Pickin' Party bannock burgers. Janet Armstrong was this year's art show coordinator. At right, her plein air shares space with a buffalo.
	GUEST ARTIST Sandra Grace Storey	Posted September 23, 2011
	NWT sculptor Sandra Grace Storey is now presenting some of her works at Just Imajan Gallery. For more information, please see Guest Artists.
	7th ANNUAL PICKIN' PARTY Music and Art Event	Posted September 22, 2011
	On Saturday, September 24th, Janet Armstrong is volunteering as the art coordinator for the 7th Annual Pickin' Party. This annual event, which brings together musicians and artitsts from Cochrane and Morley, will take place at the Cochrane Alliance Church from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. See poster at right for details.
	BUGABOOS PLEIN AIR Heli-Painting Adventure	Posted September 12, 2011
	Janet Armstrong took her love of plein air painting to new heights. She was one of ten artists who joined Robert Genn and Liz Wiltzen on a heli-painting workshop in British Columbia's Bugaboos. This "extreme painting" adventure included four days of helicopter flights to various mountain sites for an incredible plein air experience. Visit Janet's Landscapes page to see her mountaintop creations.
	GUEST ARTIST Patrick Price	Posted August 23, 2011
	Just Imajan Gallery is proud to represent Canadian photographer Patrick Price with his newly published book, Range Life, First Edition. This full-colour hardcover book will be a wonderful gift to anyone who loves rural scenery showing people at work and play in Alberta. Copies of Patrick's book are now available at a price of $29.95 + GST in the Gallery.
	2011 ALBERTA ARTS DAYS Arts and Culture Celebrated in the Town of Cochrane	Posted August 12, 2011
	The town of Cochrane has been chosen as the 2011 celebration site of arts and culture in Alberta, and the Arts and Culture Foundation of Cochrane (ACFC) is getting ready for the event. The Cochrane Alberta Arts Days Festival will take place, rain or shine, on Saturday, October 1st and Sunday, October 2nd from 9 to 5 p.m. Enjoy visual and performing artists, street performers, film fest, community mural project, and rotating artists' displays. This year, the street will closed off on 2nd and 3rd Avenues, in front of Just Imajan Gallery, so that artists and musicians can move freely between businesses and displays. The Gallery is in the process of planning for this special day. For more information about Just Imajan's participation in the Festival please see Just Imajan Gallery Upcoming Events. For more information about the Cochrane Alberta Arts Days Festival in general, please visit www.artsandculturecochrane.ca.
	GLENBOW RANCH PROVINCIAL PARK OPENS TODAY Works By Local Artists on Permanent Display in the Interpretive Centre	Posted August 10, 2011
	Last Friday evening (August 5th) Janet Armstrong was one of five local artists invited for a sneak-peek of the new Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park and given the opportunity to paint plein air onsite. The resultant paintings were donated to the Harvie Conservancy Foundation for display in the park's interpretive centre. In August 2006, the Government of Alberta approved the acquisition of 3,246 acres of ranchland from the Harvie Family to be designated as Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park. The Harvie Conservancy Foundation oversees the development and protection of the parkland. Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park officially opens to the public today at 2:30 p.m. (At right: "Tranquility: Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park" by Janet B. Armstrong.)
	UNVEILING COCHRANE'S FIRST STREET PIANO Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Project	Posted August 8, 2011
	On Sunday, August 7th, Cochrane's first street piano (only the second street piano in Alberta) was unveiled. Spearheaded by two Mount Royal University students, the painted piano was part of the Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Project. The piano was painted by Janet Armstrong and kids from the Boys and Girls Club. The piano is now a permanent fixture on the veranda of the Home Quarter Pie Shop in Cochrane. The public is welcome to play and enjoy the piano for years to come. For more information see Just Imajan Gallery Events/Painted Piano.
	CULTIVATION OF ART Art Show and Sale	Posted July 7, 2011
	Janet B. Armstrong was one of 40 artists displaying works at Vale's 2011 Cultivation of ArtShow and Sale. This annual event took place from June 24th to 26th, 2011, at Vale's Greenhouse in Black Diamond, Alberta. Click here for more information. (At right: Janet's display in the greenhouse.)
	GUEST ARTIST Joan Cobb-Beaumont	Posted June 30, 2011
	A selection of beautiful pieces by glass-works artist Joan Cobb-Beaumont are now available at Just Imajan Gallery. For more information, please see Guest Artists.
	ALBERTA ARTS DAY FESTIVAL Celebrating the Arts in Cochrane	Posted June 14, 2011
	Visit Just Imajan Art & Antiques from Friday, September 30th to Sunday, October 2nd to watch artists producing in-studio. For more information, please see Just Imajan Gallery Upcoming Events.
	GUEST ARTISTS Katherine McCallum, Carmen Miller	Posted May 23, 2011
	Just Imajan Gallery is pleased to welcome painters Katherine McCallum and Carmen Miller to its guest artist roster. For more, please visit Guest Artists.
	ATTENTION PLEIN AIR PAINTERS! Just Imajan Online Forum	Posted May 19, 2011
	A passion for painting and a love for nature and the outdoors are the only prerequisites for membership to the Just Imajan Online Forum for Plein Air Painters. Share and showcase your work and take part in regular discussions with other plein air painters. Go to Just Imajan Plein Air Painters to join.
	NOW -- ANTIQUES & ART Old and New in Combination	Posted April 25, 2011
	Canadiana collectibles and antiques are now on display throughout the gallery. Come in for a look -- you never know what treasures you may find!
	CULTIVATION OF ART Art Show and Sale	Posted February 12, 2011
	June 24th to 26th, 2011 Vale's 2011 Cultivation of Art, Show and Sale, takes place from June 24th to 26th at Vale's Greenhouse in Black Diamond, Alberta. Janet B. Armstrong is one of 40 artists displaying works at this event. Click here for more information.
	ROCKYVIEW HOTEL Janet B. Armstrong Showcase	Posted January 26, 2011
	The Rockyview Hotel, Cochrane, now features a collection of artwork by Janet B. Armstrong. The four "Vintage" painting giclees are on display in the dining room. The Rockyview Hotel is located at 304 - 1 Street West, Cochrane, AB .
	DRIFTWOOD CREATIONS by Terry Sheepy	Posted January 16, 2011
	Just Imajan Gallery is now representing Cochrane artisan Terry Sheepy and his unique Bow River Driftwood Creations. Limited time only.

	HOLIDAY SHOPPING 'Tis the Season	Posted December 1, 2010
	Are you looking for a one-of-a-kind Christmas gift for a one-of-a-kind person on your list? Just Imajan Gallery is the place to go. Discriminating shoppers can choose from a variety of painting genres and techniques, with sizes ranging all the way from large-format feature wall canvases to Tiny Treasures and collectible minis. Gift certificates for custom artwork are also available. For holiday shopping convenience the Gallery will remain open until 9:00 p.m. Thursday evenings until Christmas.
	CANADA WORLD YOUTH Cultural Exchange in Cochrane	Posted November 3, 2010
	Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010 Janet Armstrong and Shirley Rosin gave a Gallery tour to enthusiastic participants of the Canada World Youth cultural exchange program.
	COCHRANE TOYOTA COMMUNITY LOUNGE "Jack & Janet"	Posted September 20, 2010
	Painter Janet Armstrong and photographer Jack Tennant have some of their work on display at the Cochrane Toyota Community Lounge at #8 River Heights Drive. The art show, entitled "Jack & Janet", was in place for Cochrane Toyota's grand opening on Saturday, September 25th, 2010. Works by Jack and Janet will remain on display in the Community Lounge indefinitely. The lounge overlooks the showroom at the Cochrane Toyota dealership.
	ZAMBUCA INTRODUCES JACK & JANET Collaborative Creations	Posted September 18, 2010
	Starting September, 2010 Just Imajan Gallery is now showing photographic works by Cochrane's own Jack Tennant. This collaborative art project features Jack's black Drop by and see what Zambuca is proudly presenting!
	SUMMER SKIES Emmaus Fine Art Group	Posted September 6, 2010
	September 15th to November 15th, 2010 Janet's painting, "Summer Skies" (shown at right), is part of the art show at The House Coffee Sanctuary in Kensington (126 - 10 Street NW, Calgary, AB; 403.283.7879). Paintings will be on display for two months.
	COCHRANE ARTS FESTIVAL Celebrating Arts and Culture in Cochrane	Posted August 25, 2010
	Just Imajan Studio & Gallery will be participating in this year's Cochrane Arts Festival on September 18, 2010. Meet Zambuca (pictured at right) and enjoy painting, sculpting, photography, and live music. Artist Janet Armstrong will create a painting and will be accepting ongoing bids throughout the day. 100% of the proceeds from this special painting sale will go to the Cochrane Food Bank. For more information, please see Just Imajan Gallery Upcoming Events.
	BLUE DOG CAFE Janet B. Armstrong Showcase	Posted May 11, 2010
	See artwork by Janet Armstrong on display at: BLUE DOG CAFE 110 - 3rd Avenue West, Cochrane (Next door to Just Imajan Gallery)
	ALANNA CLARKE EP Release Concert	Posted May 10, 2010
	Friday, June 4th, 2010 at the Cochrane Alliance Church. Early bird tickets to this event can be purchased at Just Imajan Art Gallery for only $10. This special price includes concert admission plus Alanna's CD.
	CALGARY OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SHOW BMO Centre, Stampede Park	Posted March 30, 2010
	March 27th and 28th, 2010 "Cochrane Hill" and "The River", two murals by Janet B. Armstrong, were featured at this year's outdoor adventure and travel exhibition at the BMO Centre, Stampede Park on March 27th and 28th. The hill mural provided the backdrop for the Adventures in Cochrane booth, while the river floor mural created a unique border in front of the display. For more information about the exhibition visit the Calgary Outdoor Adventure Show website. (For a peek at Janet's murals go to her Artwork/Murals page.)
	MUSICAL THEATRE "Les Miserables"	Posted March 13, 2010
	On Saturday, March 13th, 2010 the cast of Cochrane High School's production of "Les Miserables" made an impromtu appearance at the Gallery and performed one of their musical numbers to the delight of patrons. The troupe was promoting ticket sales for their spring show running at the Cochrane High School Theatre from March 23rd to 27th, 2010.
	SEW NOEL Christmas Stockings	Posted December 16, 2009
	Once again for Christmas, Just Imajan Gallery is pleased to feature "Sew Noel" Christmas Stockings ... a very eclective mix of beautiful stockings sewn by Deborah James of Calgary. Available for a limited time, these items are wonderful one-of-a-kind gifts.
	HOLIDAY SHOPPING Special Evening Hours	Posted November 30, 2009
	Thursdays from December 3rd to 24th For holiday shopping convenience, Just Imajan Art Studio & Gallery was open until 9:00 p.m. on Thursdays until Christmas. Great paintings – from tiny treasures to large landscapes – make great gifts. Gift certificates, commissions, special event painting, painted planter pots, and mural bookings are also available.
	COMMEDIA DELL'ARTE Shirley Rosin Showcase	Posted November 9, 2009
	Just Imagine . . . Professional mask maker, Shirley Rosin, is showcasing her work of a Commedia dell’arte Study in the Gallery. Shirley has had tutelage under Douglas R. Witt, a Canadian professional mask maker, for the past two years. She does commission work for special events, theatres and corporations. Workshops are also available for school drama classes. More examples of Shirley's work can be viewed at www.flickr.com/photos/shirley_rosin_masks.
	ALLA ALLURE At the Cochrane Ranch House	Posted November 1, 2009
	Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy a lovely evening of Fashion, Art & Beauty. The Alla Allure fashion show featurs the exclusive clothing line for sophisticated women by Alla. Original paintings on display for this event are provided by Just Imajan Art Gallery.
	ALISON & ERIK WEDDING PHOTOS By Jenny Hansen	Posted November 7, 2009
	Saturday, November 7, 2009 Just Imajan Art Gallery and Shirley Rosin's masks delighted photographer Jenny Hansen of Absolute Exposure. Using the gallery as her backdrop and Shirley's masks as props, Jenny captured some special images for newlyweds Alison and Erik's special day. For more of Jenny Hansen's photography, visit her website at www.absoluteexposure.ca.
	COCHRANE BUSINESS CHICKS Weekend Getaway	Posted July 22, 2009
	Sunday, July 19 to Monday, July 20, 2009 Cochrane Business Chicks saddled up for a great weekend getaway at Rafter Six Ranch. Participants couldn't have asked for anything better of this event. There was beautiful weather, an evening trail ride, delicious dinner, wine and cheese, an outdoor breakfast buffet, a river hike, and a Jacuzzi to relax in at the end of the day. Janet Armstrong of Just Imajan Studios was the organizer of this first-time event targeted at Cochrane's local business women. Many thanks to the staff of Rafter Six Ranch for their hospitality and service.
	NICOLE & KEVIN WEDDING PHOTOS By Carla Fedje	Posted June 20, 2009
	Saturday, June 20, 2009 When Calgary commercial photographer Carla Fedje was scouting unusual backdrops for her wedding clients, she came across Just Imajan Art Gallery & Studio. Charmed by the eclectic blend of art and decor, she approached Janet about using the gallery for a photo shoot. The result was a beautiful collaboration between artists, and a unique addition to Nicole and Kevin's wedding album. For more of Carla Fedje's work, visit www.carlafedje.com.
	COCHRANE and AREA YOUTH EXPO ART WALK	Posted April 21, 2009
	Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26, 2009 Just Imajan Art Studio is pleased to participate in the Youth Art Expo. Two young artists from a local high school will each display a sample of their work in the gallery for both days of this event.



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