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Art Gallery Happenings

In Whistler

Stroll along with the first annual Whistler Village ArtWalk – 17 traditional and non-traditional host galleries, including cafés, retail outlets and businesses, showcasing more than 20 local artists. Guide brochures available at MY (Millennium) Place, the Whistler Chamber of Commerce Info Centre, Whistler Activity and Information Centre and at participating venues. Artist-attended opening receptions tonight (Friday, July 9) 6:30-9 p.m. For more information go to www.whistlerartscouncil.com.

What

: The Gallery at MY (Millennium) Place

Where:

Upstairs

Running through the month of July: refinished antique window frames paired with photographic installations by Pemberton-area artist Wim Tewinkel. Part of the Whistler Arts Council’s first annual ArtWalk; artist in attendance at opening reception tonight (Friday, July 9) 6:30-9 p.m. Ph: 604-935-8410. www.whistlermillenniumpl.com.

What:

Expressions Art Studio & Gallery

Where:

Tyndall Stone Lodge, Whistler Village Stroll

Studio/gallery/paint-your-own-ceramics shop showcasing funky ceramics, glass, wood and fibre arts. Part of the Whistler Arts Council’s first annual ArtWalk with jewelry by Caroline Miller and ceramics by Borgi Rayen. Artists in attendance at opening reception tonight (Friday, July 9) 6:30-9 p.m. Ph: 604-932-2822.

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. Part of the Whistler Arts Council’s first annual ArtWalk with handcrafted baskets by Cheryl Massey. Artist in attendance at opening reception tonight (Friday, July 9) 6:30-9 p.m. Ph: 604-938-0887. www.adele-campbell.com.

What

: Whistler Village Art Gallery

Where

: Westin Resort

New expanded location. Currently exhibiting new works by top, contemporary Canadian realist painters and an excellent selection of Inuit sculpture. Ph: 604-938-3001. www.whistlerart.com.

What

: Art Junction@Function Gallery & Framing Studio

Where

: Millar Creek Road, Function Junction

A funky space with an in-house framing studio showcasing contemporary B.C. artists. Ph: 604-938-9000. www.artjunction.ca.

What

: West Coast Gallery

Where

: Pan Pacific Lodge

Paintings and sculptures by top Canadian artists such as Carol Evans, Maya Eventov and Hessam. Ph: 604-935-0087. www.westcoastartgallery.com.

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 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:

Snow City Glassworks

Where:

Alpha Lake Road, Function Junction

Glass blowing, fusing and etching by resident artist Duane Perrett. Open studio every Thursday, 2-7 p.m. or by appointment. Ph: 604-932-4748. www.snowcityglassworks.com.

What

: VISEYE Photo Gallery

Where

: BBK’s Pub

Unique gallery using 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

: Freestyle Framing & Art Gallery

Where

: Tyndall Stone Lodge, Village North

First Nations artworks, wildlife prints and historical originals. 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 resident 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

Photography by Greg Griffith. Brilliant in detail and colour, outputted digitally in archival inks and papers.

www.mountainmoments.com

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:

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.

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. Current exhibit: Indian Summer — Pacific West Coast Native silkscreen prints and carvings. In the upstairs gallery: Art of the Natural World . 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. Current exhibit: The Road to 2010 — landscape paintings of views along Highway 99 by Barrie Chadwick, presented by the Squamish Music and Art Exchange Society. Ph: 604-892-1080. www.newportgallery.net.

What

: Foyer Gallery

Where

: Squamish Public Library, 37907 Second Avenue.

Current exhibit: photography by Richard Wheater, Ceramics by Angela Bailey and beaded jewelry by Gabriella Lavron. 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 daily by appointment. Ph: 604-452-3273.

What:

Gallup Pottery

Where:

7396 Laurel Street, Pemberton

Functional stoneware by long-time 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 resident artist Karen Love. Studio viewing daily by appointment. Ph: 604-894-5558.