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Public Programs and Tours
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Parks Canada Research Updates Speaker Series
Thursdays, May 8, 15, 22, 29 and June 5, 7 PM
Now in its 13th year, the annual speaker series provides an up-to-date look at the research projects going on in and around Banff National Park. The Research Updates are a cooperative venture of Parks Canada, the Whyte Museum and the Friends of Banff National Park / Parks Radio. Held at the Whyte Museum. *Please note that the May 15th presentation will be held at the Senior’s Centre. Presentations are free of cost.
The Artist’s Workshop – Inspired by The Group of Seven
Saturday, May 24, 9 - 4 PM
Must pre-register, call (403) 762- 2291 Ext. 0
$65/person (Members $58) *fee does not include painting supplies
Join Dominik J. Modlinski by the Bow River for a full day of en plein air painting. This workshop is designed for beginner and intermediate artists who wish to broaden their knowledge of oil and acrylic painting techniques. Visit www.paintingjourneys.com to learn about the artist. Dominik is represented in Banff by the Canada House Gallery. A minimum of 8 and a maximum of 15 participants.
The Artist’s Workshop – Inspired by Japanese Masters
Saturday, May 31, 9 – 4 PM
Must pre-register, call (403) 762- 2291 Ext. 0
$65/person (Members $58) *fee does not include painting supplies
Enjoy a day of painting by the Bow River with renowned watercolourist Robert Sinclair. This workshop is developed for beginner and intermediate artists. Visit www.sinclairart.com to learn more about the artist. Robert is represented in Banff by the Willock & Sax Gallery. A minimum of 8 and a maximum of 15 participants.
Annual Back to Banff Day
Sunday, June 15, 1 - 4 PM
Be part of the tradition! Celebrate past and present with your family and friends. Take part in guided heritage tours, heritage games and activities, or catch up with friends old and new over a friendly cup of tea. Activities will be taking place throughout the Museum’s galleries as well as on the Museum’s grounds. This event is free of cost.
Canada Day Sidewalk Art
Tuesday, July 1, 10:30 – 2:30 PM
Celebrate creativity on Canada Day and help turn the front sidewalks of the Museum into an explosion of colour. Drop by and add your imaginative marks to our annual sidewalk painting extravaganza! We only use environmentally friendly tempera paint. This event is free of cost.
Music in the Galleries
Sundays, July 6, 13, 20, 27 and August 3, 4 PM
Admission by donation
Where fine art meets music for a feast for the eyes and ears! 45 minute concerts in partnership with the Banff Centre. Performances will feature some of the best emerging musicians of our time displaying a broad range of music; from brass (July 27) to piano (Aug. 3), including a visit from the members of the opera program (July 6).
Herbal Lore
Saturday, July 19, 1 - 4 PM
Must pre-register, call (403) 762- 2291 Ext. 0
$45/person (Members $38)
Spend the afternoon in the Luxton Heritage Garden. Start with a presentation by Landscape Conservation Architect, Robert Graham on the development of the garden and the various plants it houses. Followed by a fact and lore tour. We will also enjoy a sampling of herbal teas and a presentation by Jolene Brewster of Natur’el Tea about the herbs, flowers and fruits used to create them. The afternoon will conclude with a tasting of three appetizers prepared by Chef Grant Parry from the Bison Mountain Bistro made using herbs and edible flowers. A minimum of 8 and a maximum of 15 participants.
Art En Plein Air
Saturday, August 9, 1 - 4 PM
Join artists as they create under the open sky by the Bow River on the Museum’s back grounds. Artists will answer your questions as they work to capture the beauty of their surroundings.
Families! Visit the Art Muse table and create your own works of art! Art En Plein Air is part of the 6th annual Banff Culture Walk Celebrations. This event is free of cost.
Doors Open Banff
Sunday, August 10, 1 - 4 PM
Take a walk through history; visit some of Banff’s oldest and most significant pieces of built heritage. Over 18 heritage homes to visit. The following Peter and Catharine Whyte Foundation properties will be open from 1 - 4 PM: McGinn residence, Mary Schäffer’s Tarry-a-while, Windy cabin and Mather cabin. Whyte and Moore residences guided tours only, book early, spaces are limited. Doors Open Banff is an annual heritage tourism event hosted by the Banff Heritage Corporation. This event is free of cost.
Take a Hike! – Experience Yoho Valley Art
Saturday, August 16, 10:30 - 4:30 PM
Must pre-register, call (403) 762- 2291 Ext. 0
$45/person (Members $38)
The Yoho Valley has attracted artists ranging from John Singer Sargent to Peter and Catharine Whyte. We will take a moderate hike to the magnificent views they captured and hear a bit about their experiences in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. Guided backcountry hike lead by Chief Curator Michale Lang. Meet at the Takakkaw Falls day use area. Pack a lunch and come prepared for a moderately strenuous day outdoors. Twin Falls is 8.5 km one way. A minimum of 6 and a maximum of 15 participants.
Art in the Garden
Saturday, August 23, 9 - 4 PM
Must pre-register, call (403) 762- 2291 Ext. 0
$65/person (Members $58)
Join artist and botanist Dana Bush for a day of seeing and drawing flowers in the Luxton Heritage Garden. Seeing with your heart, your mind, and your hand is the key to a beautiful drawing or painting. We will spend the morning exploring, seeing and drawing followed by an afternoon of creating, discussion over tea and coffee, and tips on using colour and working with perspective. Please bring drawing paper and a board, your favorite pencils, paints if you wish, and clothing suitable for the weather. You may wish to bring a chair or foamy to sit on, and a bagged lunch. A professional botanist, Dana Bush (M.Sc. P.Biol.) wrote and illustrated The Compact Field Guide to Wildflowers of the Rockies and continues to study art and paint in watercolour and pastel. A minimum of 6 and a maximum of 10 participants.
Take a Hike! – Following the Artist’s Footsteps
Saturday, September 13, 10:30 - 4:30 PM
Must pre-register, call (403) 762- 2291 Ext. 0
$65/person (Members $58), fee includes bus to trailhead
Starting from Sargent’s Point and taking a moderate hike to Lake McArthur where Rungius painted his award-winning landscape, we will follow in the footsteps of The Group of Seven’s Lawren Harris and J.E. H. MacDonald. Guided backcountry hike lead by Chief Curator Michale Lang. Meet at the Lake O’Hara parking lot, arrive by 10:15 AM. Pack a lunch and come prepared for a moderately strenuous day outdoors. Lake McArthur is 3.5 km one way. A minimum of 6 and a maximum of 15 participants.
ONGOING
Museo Packs: Gallery Adventures in a Backpack
Complimentary use within the Museum
Chock full of fun hands-on activities, packs help families with children ages 6-12 explore, imagine, and discover new things in our exhibits. Borrow a pack at the Front Desk!
Banff Culture Walk
Banff Culture Walk is an unprecedented opportunity to visit the area’s most vibrant art galleries, museums and cultural organizations, to meet artists and to enjoy the art that makes Banff a great cultural destination. Pick up a self-guiding trail map at the Museum.
School Programs
We offer a variety of programs for grades K to 12: social studies, language arts, visual arts and science. All school programs are developed to complement the curriculum and are delivered by Museum Educators and Interpreters. Call 762-2291 extension 314 for bookings and information.
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Volunteer Program
Become a Museum volunteer! Drop by the Museum to fill out an application form or call 762-2291 ext 314.
What's On at the Whyte?
To receive monthly program and event updates via email contact rwhyard@whyte.org
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