Whistler Arts Council

ArtWalk
July 1 to August 31, 2010
ArtWalk features regional artists and artisans in host “galleries” throughout Whistler Village including cafes, retail outlets, hotels and restaurants. Artists from Lions Bay to Lillooet showcase works of painting, photography, multi-media, fibre arts, sculpture, pottery and jewellery. ArtWalk bridges the gap between tourism, business and culture in a free two-month walking tour that brings local art to high-traffic venues. Participating venues host opening receptions at the beginning of July and August where art and business create social gathering spaces with live music, interactive creations, live art and dance.
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ArtWalk – Marketplace Opening Reception
Friday, July 2, 2010 | 6pm -9pm
Participating ArtWalk venues from Marketplace to Town Plaza host opening receptions where art and business create social gathering spaces with live music, interactive creations, live art and dance. Enjoy local art, browse local shops and partake in performances.
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ArtWalk – Mountainbase Opening Reception
Friday, July 30, 2010 | 6pm – 9pm
Participating ArtWalk venues from Town Plaza to the base of Blackcomb host opening receptions where art and business create social gathering spaces with live music, interactive creations, live art and dance. Enjoy local art, browse local shops and partake in performances.
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Whistler Children’s Art Festival
July 10 & 11, 2010 | 10am – 4pm dailyWhistler’s Creekside
$5/day for Kids | Parents by donation
The 27th annual Whistler Children’s Art Festival is jamming Creekside with art workshops, music, acrobatics, theatre, dance and fun in every corner that encourage kids to embrace their imagination! The festival aims to introduce young people to the arts in an interactive, supportive and fun family environment where imagination’s can grow.
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Whistler Art Workshops on the Lake
June, July & August, 2010
Two to four day workshops in acrylic, watercolour and oil painting, as well as sketching and life drawing, for beginner to advanced artists. Alta Lake Station House is a rustic heritage home on the shores of Alta Lake, with views of Whistler, Blackcomb and Wedge Mountain.
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