April 6 to June 2, 2013
Main Gallery
Opening Reception Saturday, April 6, 7
PM
"Landbuoys" features new work by internationally recognized
Canmore artist Tony Bloom. Interlocked structurally galvanized
geometrically balanced 3D stainless steel vessels explore the
concept of stranded sentinels warning of environmental threats
or as a protective mechanism to signal safe routes of
passage.
“The work deals with thresholds and contradictions… constraints brought on by the shifting from a low to a mid-technology; when the round-bottomed vessels that we nestled in the sand floors of our caves don’t sit well on the flat tables of our drawing rooms.” Tony Bloom
April 6 to June 2, 2013
Main Gallery
Opening Reception Saturday, April 6, 7
PM
On loan from the Cahén Archives is a rare
glimpse into a nationally significant and culturally important
collection of work by an artist whose genius was forestalled by
his early death, in 1956 at age 40. The exhibition is the first
retrospective of work by Oscar Cahén and features the artist’s
illustrations dating from 1931 to 1956. Of Cahén’s work,
veteran art critic and author Paul Duval wrote, “Cahén’s early
death may well have robbed Canada of its potentially greatest
painter. No one in this country has ever shown a more complete
command of the expressive resources of an artist.’”
Image: Oscar Cahén, A Cage for the Birdman, 1954, ink on illustration board (Maclean’s Magazine, October 1, 1954). Collection of the Cahén Archives
April 27 to June 2, 2013
Organized and circulated by the Kelowna Art Gallery
Rummel Room
John Hartman is one of Canada’s most widely admired senior
painters whose primary interest is with landscape; interpreting
the genre freely and idiosyncratically. Recently Hartman has
been visiting and recording various locations along the path of
the Columbia River. His watercolour paintings describe the
course and enormity of the Columbia River as it flows north
from its headwaters and then makes a sharp turn south
eventually flowing into the United States.
Ongoing - Heritage Gallery
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.
Our 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!
Gateway to the Rockies was made possible in part by generous donations from the following organizations:
Alberta Community Spirit Program
Alberta Museums Association
Bank of Montreal
Parks Canada
The Eleanor Luxton Historical Foundation
May 4 to June 17, 2013
Opening Reception Saturday, May 4 from 1 to 3
PM
Elisabeth Woolley Monod has been living and creating art in the Bow Valley for the past three decades. Elisabeth works with a broad range of materials, designing and creating jewellery, handcrafted felted bags and various hand blown glass pieces. The spectacular natural environment of the Canadian Rockies propels her to infinite creative moments and provides the themes that are central to her art and life. For Elisabeth, it is an honour to live here and share her inspiration with others through art.
May 18 to July 9, 2013
Opening Reception Saturday, May 18 from 1 to 4
PM
In the early twentieth century Byron Harmon made portraits of individuals from the Stoney First Nations, working on the Stoney Reserve and at Banff Indian Days. The copies of these images featured capture both nobility and sorrow, uncompromising in their honesty. These sensitive portraits depict aspects of life on the reserve.
June 8 to October 13, 2013
Main Gallery
Opening Reception
Saturday, June 8
Exclusively for Museum Members "First Look" Reception,
6 PM
• Be the first to experience the Picturing the Canadian Pacific
Railway exhibition; meet and mingle with exhibition hosts
including the exhibition curator, artists, railway buffs and
Museum interpreters; enjoy a taste of railway history with hors
d’oeuvres inspired by menus from Canadian Pacific trains and
hotels; all guests are encouraged to wear costumes inspired by
CP rail travel.
General Opening Reception, 7 PM
• Please join us, experience the Picturing the Canadian Pacific
Railway exhibition.
"Picturing the Canadian Pacific Railway" is an exhibition that
showcases important Canadian historic treasures and evocative
new contemporary art. Focusing on the Canadian Pacific
Railway’s mainline from Calgary to Craigellachie, the Whyte
Museum will draw upon its own impressive collection and combine
those with fine works from public and private lenders. The
exhibition features artists from the historic Canadian Pacific
Railway pass program through to contemporary stars Peter von
Tiesenhausen, Ciprian Mureşan and Kristopher Weinmann.
More great reasons to visit this summer...
The Fairmont Banff Springs 125th Castle Celebration
Package
Whether you're a history buff, cultural explorer or outdoor
enthusiast, The Fairmont Banff Spring’s 125th Anniversary
Celebrations are a great reason to visit in 2013! Celebrations
will run year long including a monthly artists in residence,
interpretive tours, culinary specials, spa promotions, hickory
golf, and a charity gala. Enjoy two or more nights on The 125th
Castle Celebration Package and receive a $125 resort credit per
day!
Learn more about Packages
and Events
July 13 to September 3, 2013
Opening Reception Saturday, July 13 from 1 to 4
PM
Upon the completion of the Canadian Pacific Railway, Canada became united from coast to coast. Unknown picturesque vistas opened up to become inspiration for Canadians, adventurers and artists. This contemporary art show features local artists that pay homage to the first artists that stepped off the trains and captured these amazing views.
September 7 to November 12, 2013
Opening Reception Saturday, September 7 from 1 to 4
PM
Christine is the fourth generation of her family to be born and raised in Banff. Her upbringing has created a strong connection and a deep love for her home and its picturesque environment, which she strives to share with her audience. "Echoes of Home" is a collection of landscapes of the Canadian Rocky Mountains created in oils, acrylics and pen and ink.
