Grand Opening Reception May 12, 7 to 9 PM
THE STORY: The men and women who explore, inquire and adventure in the Canadian Rocky Mountains are tough, resilient, curious and intelligent… all are shaped by their moments here and all are shaping the culture of this place.
The Whyte Museum’s exciting new exhibition "Gateway to the Rockies" communicates the history of these mountains, using artifacts, artworks, archival photographs, recordings and documents, This fun, interactive exhibition will bring alive the men and women who shaped the culture of the Canadian Rockies. The Bell helicopter "flying" out of the wall is pretty cool too!
April 7 to June 10, 2012, Main Gallery
Opening Reception April 7, 7 to 9 PM
J. B. Taylor and the Idea of Mountains is a milestone exhibition and tribute to the Rockies. Shaped by the American Sublime movement, Taylor moved from the representation of nature to an intuitive perception of the essential elements of landscape – rock, water and sky – as impacted by light. Using acrylics and other media, he made a break-through from representational art to abstraction. Rather than presenting mountains and glaciers in their majesty, he captured the “idea of mountains” in a unique style.
March 31 to June 10, 2012, Rummel Room
Opening Reception April 7, 7 to 9 PM
Norman Yates, R.C.A., A.O.C.A., born in Calgary, Alberta, and now located in Victoria B.C., is noted for his paintings expressing the energy and spirit of the Canadian western regions, under the heading The Landspace Series.
March 24 to May 22, 2012
Museum Shop and Swiss Guides Room
The Rocky Mountains can be an isolating environment creating nothing less than the weird and wonderful. In this Art Show & Sale photographers play with the idea of curious and fantastic scenes that result from the uniqueness of the Rocky Mountains.
Get a sneak peak of current artwork available by viewing the The Rocky Mountain Photography Show, Show Sheet.
