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The art world

In Whistler

Why not take the Whistler Art Walking Tour? Self-guided brochures available at MY (Millennium) Place or online at www.whistlerartscouncil.com.

What:

Expressions Art Studio & Gallery

Where:

Tyndall Stone Lodge, Whistler Village Stroll

Studio/gallery showcasing funky ceramics, glass, wood and fibre arts. Regular in-house artist-run demonstrations and workshops, and paint-your-own ceramics. Re-opening party tonight (Friday, June 25, 6-9 p.m.). Ph: 604-932-2822.

What

: The Gallery at MY (Millennium) Place

Where:

Upstairs

One more week to see Retinal BBQ — whacked-out, illustration-style acrylic paintings by Dave "Pepe" Petko and Scott Johnston. Ph: 604-935-8410. www.whistlermilleniumpl.com.

What

: Art Junction@Function Gallery & Framing Studio

Where

: Millar Creek Road, Function Junction

Funky gallery recently taken over by resident framing master Harvey Lim, showcasing works by 12 contemporary B.C. artists. Ph: 604-938-9000. www.artjunction.ca.

What

: VISEYE Photo Gallery

Where

: BBK’s Pub

Unique gallery making use of the walls of the Blackcomb Benchlands pub next to Chef Bernard’s Cafe. Current exhibit Cold Passion : photos by David Allarie, Guillaume Otis and Chris Rollett. www.viseyephotogallery.com.

What

: West Coast Gallery

Where

: Pan Pacific Lodge

Original paintings and bronze sculptures by Hessam Abrishami and others. Ph: 604-935-0087. www.westcoastartgallery.com.

What

: The Plaza Galleries

Where

: Town Plaza, Village North

Paintings and sculptures from more than 50 renowned Canadian and international artists, plus stone carvings, masks and jewelry.

What

: The Gallery at Chateau Whistler

Where:

Fairmont Chateau Whistler Resort, Blackcomb Village

Contemporary Canadian paintings, ceramics, glass, bronze and stone sculpture and other authentic handcrafted items. www.thegallerychateauwhistler.com.

What

: The Whistler Inuit Gallery

Where

: Westin Resort

Traditional and contemporary Inuit sculpture and Canadian art. www.whistlerart.com.

What

: The Adele Campbell Fine Art Gallery

Where

: Whistler Visitor’s Centre, Village Stroll

Long-time Whistler gallery features an eclectic group of renowned Canadian artists. New temporary location while the Delta Whistler Resort undergoes renovations. Ph: 604-938-0887. www.adele-campbell.com.

What

: Freestyle Framing & Art Gallery

Where

: Tyndall Stone Lodge, Village North

First Nations artworks, wildlife prints and historical originals. Aboriginal owner/operator Terry Vincent has been a part of the Whistler art community since 1965. Open every day except Tuesdays, noon-6 p.m. Ph: 604-932-4077.

What

: Cori Ross Originals and Prints

Where

: Cross Designs Studio, Whistler Cay

Funky Whistler snow and summer scenes by painter Cori Ross. Studio viewing by appointment. Ph: 604-932-3473.

What

: Vincent Massey Pottery Gallery

Where

: Alpine Meadows

Massey is renowned for his decorative stoneware, his wife Cheryl for her cedar bark, bull kelp and tule baskets. Ph: 604-932-6455.

What:

Clayfunkionals

Where:

Whistler Creekside

Ornamental ceramics by Borgi Rayen. Studio viewing by appointment. Ph: 604-932-2468.

What

: Mountain Moments Photography

Where

: Clocktower, Skiers Square

A showcase of photography by Greg Griffith. Brilliant in detail and colour, outputted digitally in archival inks and papers.

www.mountainmoments.com

What:

Mountain Craft Gallery

Where:

Seeking a new location

Canadian paintings and blown glass, ceramic and mixed media art. Studio viewing by appointment. Ph: 604-932-5001.

What

: Black Tusk Gallery

Where

: Closed for renovations.

Bold works by aboriginal and Northwest Coastal artists. Sample the gallery online at www.blacktusk.ca during the Whistler Village Resort’s renovations.

What

: The Whistler Art Gallery

Where

: Closed for renovations

Sister location The Whistler Inuit Gallery at the Westin Resort is handling things during renovations. www.whistlerart.com.

Out of Whistler

What

: Brackendale Art Gallery

Where

: Six miles north of Squamish, Government Road, down Depot Road off Highway 99.

A true original in the heart of Brackendale, featuring a gallery, theatre, café and chapel. In the gallery: Indian Summer — Pacific West Coast Native silkscreen prints and carvings. Upstairs gallery: Art of the Natural World . In the theatre Saturday, June 26: swingin’ gypsy jazz with Hot Club of Mars. Open weekends & statutory holidays. Ph: 604-898-3333. www.brackendaleartgallery.com.

What:

Newport Gallery

Where:

38055 Cleveland Avenue, Squamish

First Nations art, resident in-house works, and regular special guest presentations. June 25 — July 29 The Squamish Music and Art Exchange Society presents The Road to 2010 — landscape paintings of views along Highway 99 by AFCA artist Barrie Chadwick. Exhibit reception tonight (Friday, June 25) at 7 p.m. Ph: 604-892-1080. www.newportgallery.net.

What

: Foyer Gallery

Where

: Squamish Public Library, 37907 Second Ave.

Currently featuring dye painted textile wall art by Edna Laffey and handcrafted lanterns. Ph: 604-892-3110.

What

: Nothing Finer

Where

: Cleveland Ave., Squamish

One of a kind works by local and regional artisans. Stoneware, pottery, and sea grass baskets for home and garden.

What

: Our Glass Works

Where

: 9143 Pemberton Portage Rd., Birken

Custom design stained glass by Judy and Hugh Bourhis, celebrating 25 years in the local arts community. Studio showroom viewing open daily by appointment. Ph: 604-452-3273.

What:

Gallup Pottery

Where:

7396 Laurel Street, Pemberton

Functional stoneware by longtime local Meg Gallup. Studio viewing by appointment. Ph: 604-894-5035.

What:

Karen Love Art

Where:

1422 Collins Road, Pemberton

Paintings, prints and silver jewelry by artist Karen Love. Studio viewing daily by appointment. Ph: 604-894-5558.