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As a vibrant and open space for creativity, the Centre provides its visitors &#8211; including over 8,000 students each year &#8211; with the inspiration to explore, appreciate, and create, thus enriching their own lives and their\u00a0connections with others. And if you haven\u2019t been, the drive from Calgary, along scenic (paved) country roads with spectacular Foothills and Rocky Mountain views, is itself worth the visit!<\/p>\n<h2>Leighton Art Centre:<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong> Leighton Art Centre<br \/>\n<strong>Address:<\/strong> 282027 144 Street West, Foothills, AB<br \/>\n<strong>Phone:<\/strong> 403-931-3633<br \/>\n<strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/leightoncentre.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.leightoncentre.org<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Leighton Art Centre Historic Home, Museum, Art Gallery, and Education Centre (featuring a historic one-room schoolhouse studio) is set on 80 acres of breathtaking rural scenery just 15 minutes from south Calgary. 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