In Whistler
Stroll along the 2nd Annual Whistler ArtWalk - 25 traditional and non-traditional host galleries, including cafés, retail outlets and businesses, showcasing more than 36 local artists, organized along a mapped route. Guide brochures are available at Millennium Place, the Whistler Chamber of Commerce, Whistler Activity and Information Centre and at all ArtWalk venues. ArtWalk runs July 1-31 with concurrent opening receptions on Friday, July 8. For more information go to www.whistlerartscouncil.com.
The Whistler Farmers Market is also an essential part of the summer art scene with local photographers, clothing designers, artists and jewelry artisans displaying every Sunday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Upper Village.
The Gallery at MY Millennium Place
Community gallery space with monthly shows. On the walls for July: ArtWalk Eclectika - collaborative show with works by Barb Hirano, Simon Bedford, Joel Black-Beatty, Galeshka Wambli, Janet Rough-Young, Wim Tewinkle, Erin Sieber, Stan Matwychuk and KLC Nash. An ArtWalk venue. Upstairs Foyer. Ph: 604-935-8410.
West Coast Gallery
Strong roster of classic painters including Hessam, Maya Eventov and American realist wine artist Thomas Arvid. ArtWalk exhibitor: Duane Perrett. Pan Pacific Lodge. Ph: 604-935-0087. www.westcoastartgallery.com.
Expressions Art Studio & Gallery
Studio, gallery, and paint-your-own-ceramics shop showcasing funky glass, wood, fibre arts, ceramics and photography. ArtWalk exhibitors: Jenny Smack and Borgi Rayen. Ph: 604-932-2822. Tyndall Stone Lodge.
The Gallery Chateau Whistler
Contemporary Canadian paintings, ceramics, glass, bronze and stone works. ArtWalk exhibitor: Joan Baron. Fairmont Chateau Whistler Resort. www.mountaingalleries.com.
The Plaza Galleries
A wide variety of paintings, sculptures and jewelry from renowned Canadian and international artists. ArtWalk exhibitor: Debra MacArthur. Town Plaza, Village North. Ph: 604-938-6623.
Object Design Gallery
"Wearable art" custom handmade jewelry. ArtWalk exhibitors: Jenny Angus & Caroline Miller. Ph: 604-905-7768. www.objectdesigngallery.com.
Upper Vision Gallery
Regularly changing displays by up-and-coming visual artists. ArtWalk exhibitor: Brian Noppe. BBKs Pub, Upper Village. Ph: 604-932-9795.
Whistler Village Art Gallery
Elegant space showcasing bold contemporary paintings, sculptures and mixed-media. ArtWalk exhibitor: Monica Geniele. Whistler Village Resort Gallery Row. Ph: 604-938-3001. www.whistlerart.com.
The Adele Campbell Fine Art Gallery
Renowned Canadian artists in a classic setting. ArtWalk exhibitor: Penny Martyn. Whistler Village Resort Gallery Row. Ph: 604-938-0887. www.adele-campbell.com.
Black Tusk Gallery
Bold works by NW Coastal aboriginal artists. ArtWalk exhibitor: Harry Dawson. Whistler Village Resort Gallery Row. Ph: 604-905-5540. www.blacktusk.ca.
The Path Gallery
Fine native art works and jewelry. In-house custom framing studio. Tyndall Stone Lodge. Ph: 604-932-7570. www.pathgallery.com.
Mountain Moments Photography
Classic Whistler images by long-time local Greg Griffith. Clocktower, Skiers Square. www.mountainmoments.com
Daily Planet
Contemporary and vintage pieces for home interiors and works by local artists Lyle MacDonald, Lynn Pocklington, Patty Sanudo and Richard Driegers. Whistler Marketplace. Ph: 604-905-4044.
Art Junction
Classy gallery and in-house framing studio showcasing contemporary B.C. artists. 1050 Millar Creek Road., Function Junction. Ph: 604-938-9000. www.artjunction.ca.
The Creation Station
New studio/gallery run by painter Chili Thom and designer KLC Nash. Viewing by appointment. 1006 Lynham Road, Function Junction. [email protected].
Cori Ross Originals and Prints
Funky Whistler snow and summer scenes by resident painter Cori Ross. Studio viewing by appointment. Whistler Cay. Ph: 604-932-3473.
Black Ohm Tattoo Gallery
Tattoo studio showcasing in-house artists Pepe, Robin Dutcher, Justin Ormiston and others from the Whistler underground. Millar Creek Rd., Function Junction. Ph: 604-938-8878. www.blackohmtattoogallery.com.
Snow City Glassworks
Glass blowing, fusing and etching by resident artist Duane Perrett. Open studio Saturday-Wednesday. Studio time/space available for rent. Function Junction. Ph: 604-932-4748. www.snowcityglassworks.com.
Vincent Massey Pottery Gallery
Massey is renowned for his distinctive stoneware, his wife Cheryl for her cedar bark, bull kelp and tule baskets. Alpine Meadows. Ph: 604-932-6455.
Freestyle Framing & Art Gallery
First Nations artworks and wildlife prints from a mobile showroom based in Tapleys Farm. Viewing by appointment. Ph: 604-932-4077. www.freestyleframingandartgallery.ca.
Clayfunkionals
Ceramics by Borgi Rayen. Studio viewing by appointment. Whistler Creekside. Ph: 604-932-2468.
The Art Room
Open studio for the community. Painting, pottery, printmaking and darkroom. Tuesday nights weekly until July 26. 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Whistler Secondary School art room. $6 drop in fee (extra charge for clay). Ph: 604-902-1433.
Out of Whistler
Northern Lights Gallery
Opening July 1 in Squamish: Canadian First Nations and Inuit prints, carvings, sculptures and jewelry. Cleveland Ave., Squamish. 604-892-2018.
Foyer Gallery
Currently featuring fibre art by Noreen Ostrikoff and a display of handmade lanterns. Beginning July 5: photography by Squamish resident Greg Wint and ceramics by Donna Partridge from Vancouver. Squamish Public Library, 37907-2nd Ave. Ph: 604-892-3110.
Nothing Finer
One-of-a-kind works by local and regional artisans for home and garden. Cleveland Ave., Squamish.
Brackendale Art Gallery
A true original in the heart of Brackendale. HQ for the annual Brackendale Winter Eagle Festival & Count. Ongoing exhibition: Art of the Natural World - Robert Bateman prints and leatherworks by Myrna Bach. Open weekends and statutory holidays or by appointment. Government Road. (Depot Rd. off Hwy 99). Ph: 604-898-3333. www.brackendaleartgallery.com.
Tess Klein Jewelry
Intricate custom jewelry designs. Studio viewing by appointment. Pemberton Plateau. Ph: 604-894-5557. www.tessklein.com.
Gallup Pottery
Functional stoneware by long-time Pemberton resident Meg Gallup. 7396 Laurel St., Pemberton. Studio viewing by appointment. Ph: 604-894-5035.
Karen Love Art Paintings, prints and silver jewelry by resident artist Karen Love. 1422 Collins Rd., Pemberton. Studio viewing by appointment. Ph: 604-894-5558.
Toyas Gallery
Contemporary aboriginal artwork by Toya Harris, soapstone sculpture by Mike Tyler, carved spirit poles by Martin Sam and appliqué garments by Karl Harris. #2008, Hwy 99, Mount Currie. Ph: 604-894-9460.
Our Glass Works
Custom design stained glass by Judy and Hugh Bourhis, celebrating 25 years in the local arts community. 9143 Pemberton Portage Rd., Birken. Studio showroom open by appointment. Ph: 604-452-3273