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Art Galleries and Exhibitions

July 7-14

In Whistler

Stroll along the 2nd Annual Whistler ArtWalk - 27 venues, including traditional galleries, cafés, retail outlets and other businesses, showcasing more than 38 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 info go to www.whistlerartscouncil.com.

The Whistler Farmer’s 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. Tyndall Stone Lodge. Ph: 604-932-2822.

Mountain 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. BBK’s 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.

Clayfunkionals

Ceramics by Borgi Rayen. Studio viewing by appointment. Whistler Creekside. Ph: 604-932-2468.

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. Ph: 604-698-5060 or 604-905-9841.

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 Massey 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 Tapley’s Farm. Viewing by appointment. Ph: 604-932-4077. www.freestyleframingandartgallery.ca.

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

New on the Squamish scene! Canadian First Nations and Inuit prints, carvings, sculptures and jewelry. Cleveland Ave., Squamish. Ph: 604-892-2018.

Foyer Gallery

Currently featuring 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.

Toya’s 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.