Art Walk

When

: Tuesdays, 11 a.m.

Where

: Meet in front of the adele-campbell gallery in the Delta Whistler Resort for this free tour. A knowledgeable guide will introduce you to the many galleries in Whistler Village.

What

: The adele-campbell Fine Art Gallery

Where

: Lobby level of the Delta Whistler Resort

This gallery represents may outstanding British Columbia artists, featuring the most comprehensive collection of Whistler landscapes and soapstone sculpture.

What

: The Whistler Art Gallery

Where

: Lobby level of the Delta Whistler Resort

Featuring fine Canadian and international paintings and exquisite sculpture in jade, marble and bronze.

What

: The Whistler Inuit Gallery

Where

: In the Westin Resort

A showcase of traditional and contemporary Inuit sculpture and Canadian art.

What

: Vincent Massey Pottery Gallery

Where

: Alpine Meadows, 4 km north of Whistler Village

Vincent's beautiful decorative stoneware is sought out by art collectors, hotels and those wishing to enhance their cuisine. The gallery also features

exquisite baskets made with cedar bark, bull kelp and tule rush –

handcrafted by Vincent's wife Cheryl. Call for appointment and directions

604-932-6455

What

: Black Tusk Gallery

Where

: Village North on Main Street, in the Summit Lodge

Black Tusk specializes in Northwest Coast art by leading traditional artists. Featuring original contemporary art in the form of totem poles, masks, rattles, paddles, bowls, jewelry and limited edition silk screen prints. Introductory lecture every Monday at 2 p.m. and Thursday at 6 p.m.

What

: Art Junction@Function

Where

: 1050 Millar Creek Road, Function Junction, 7 km south of Whistler Village

Showcases works from 13 contemporary B.C. artists. Gunter Wissmeyer is the featured talent July 5-21.

What

: The Plaza Galleries

Where

: Village North, next to the Brewhouse Pub

This contemporary fine art gallery specializes in paintings and sculptures from more than 50 renowned Canadian and international artists. Works by such critically acclaimed artists as Anthony Quinn, Red Skelton, Frederick Hart and more. Also features B.C. stone carvings, masks, totems and jewelry.

What

: Mountain Craft Gallery

Where

: Whistler Village Fountain Square, near Starbucks

Unique contemporary Canadain art. Enjoy new oil paintings by such artists as Downe Burns and Michel Le Roux and glass bead work by Joy Jubenvill.

What

: Brackendale Art gallery

Where

: Six miles north of Squamish, just off Hwy 99

July is "Art of the Natural World" month, featuring acclaimed artists Robert Bateman, Floyd Joseph, Ken Skoda and more. This unique setting incorporates a gallery, theatre, teahouse and chapel. Their artists in residence program has been an ongoing exercise since the inception of this collective project. Adjoining studios house painters, players, potters and poets.

What

: Outpost Gallery

Where

: Cleveland Ave., Squamish

Canadiana/Native gallery displaying works from many artists, including Tony Onley, Brian Scott, Andrea Padovani, Michael Tickner and Tia Scott. Specializing in masks, jewelry and carvings.

What:

Our Glass Works

Where

: 9143 Pemberton Portage Road, Birken

Stained glass studio of Judy and Hugh Bourhis features completed windows, lamps and finely crafted giftware. Open daily by appointment. Call 1-604-452-3273.