In Whistler
Why not take the Whistler Art Walking Tour? Self-guided brochures available at MY (Millennium) Place or online at www.whistlerartscouncil.com.
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Expressions Art Studio & GalleryWhere:
Tyndall Stone Lodge, Whistler Village StrollStudio/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.
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: The Gallery at MY (Millennium) PlaceWhere:
UpstairsOne 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.
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: Art Junction@Function Gallery & Framing StudioWhere
: Millar Creek Road, Function JunctionFunky 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.
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: VISEYE Photo GalleryWhere
: BBKs PubUnique gallery making use of the walls of the Blackcomb Benchlands pub next to Chef Bernards Cafe. Current exhibit Cold Passion : photos by David Allarie, Guillaume Otis and Chris Rollett. www.viseyephotogallery.com.
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: West Coast GalleryWhere
: Pan Pacific LodgeOriginal paintings and bronze sculptures by Hessam Abrishami and others. Ph: 604-935-0087. www.westcoastartgallery.com.
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: The Plaza GalleriesWhere
: Town Plaza, Village NorthPaintings and sculptures from more than 50 renowned Canadian and international artists, plus stone carvings, masks and jewelry.
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: The Gallery at Chateau WhistlerWhere:
Fairmont Chateau Whistler Resort, Blackcomb VillageContemporary Canadian paintings, ceramics, glass, bronze and stone sculpture and other authentic handcrafted items. www.thegallerychateauwhistler.com.
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: The Whistler Inuit GalleryWhere
: Westin ResortTraditional and contemporary Inuit sculpture and Canadian art. www.whistlerart.com.
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: The Adele Campbell Fine Art GalleryWhere
: Whistler Visitors Centre, Village StrollLong-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.
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: Freestyle Framing & Art GalleryWhere
: Tyndall Stone Lodge, Village NorthFirst 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.
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: Cori Ross Originals and PrintsWhere
: Cross Designs Studio, Whistler CayFunky Whistler snow and summer scenes by painter Cori Ross. Studio viewing by appointment. Ph: 604-932-3473.
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: Vincent Massey Pottery GalleryWhere
: Alpine MeadowsMassey is renowned for his decorative stoneware, his wife Cheryl for her cedar bark, bull kelp and tule baskets. Ph: 604-932-6455.
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ClayfunkionalsWhere:
Whistler CreeksideOrnamental ceramics by Borgi Rayen. Studio viewing by appointment. Ph: 604-932-2468.
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: Mountain Moments PhotographyWhere
: Clocktower, Skiers SquareA showcase of photography by Greg Griffith. Brilliant in detail and colour, outputted digitally in archival inks and papers.
www.mountainmoments.com
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Mountain Craft GalleryWhere:
Seeking a new locationCanadian paintings and blown glass, ceramic and mixed media art. Studio viewing by appointment. Ph: 604-932-5001.
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: Black Tusk GalleryWhere
: Closed for renovations.Bold works by aboriginal and Northwest Coastal artists. Sample the gallery online at www.blacktusk.ca during the Whistler Village Resorts renovations.
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: The Whistler Art GalleryWhere
: Closed for renovationsSister location The Whistler Inuit Gallery at the Westin Resort is handling things during renovations. www.whistlerart.com.
Out of Whistler
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: Brackendale Art GalleryWhere
: 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.
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Newport GalleryWhere:
38055 Cleveland Avenue, SquamishFirst 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.
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: Foyer GalleryWhere
: Squamish Public Library, 37907 Second Ave.Currently featuring dye painted textile wall art by Edna Laffey and handcrafted lanterns. Ph: 604-892-3110.
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: Nothing FinerWhere
: Cleveland Ave., SquamishOne of a kind works by local and regional artisans. Stoneware, pottery, and sea grass baskets for home and garden.
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: Our Glass WorksWhere
: 9143 Pemberton Portage Rd., BirkenCustom 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.
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Gallup PotteryWhere:
7396 Laurel Street, PembertonFunctional stoneware by longtime local Meg Gallup. Studio viewing by appointment. Ph: 604-894-5035.
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Karen Love ArtWhere:
1422 Collins Road, PembertonPaintings, prints and silver jewelry by artist Karen Love. Studio viewing daily by appointment. Ph: 604-894-5558.