DIGITAL LIBRARY

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Book Review - Alpine Rising: Sherpas, Baltis, and the Triumph of Local Climbers in the Greater Ranges

In this multi-authored review of the Jon Whyte Award winner "Alpine Rising" enjoy two perspectives from a mountain enthusiast and guide.

Nov 14, 20244 min read

After 12 transformative years and an extensive portfolio of art and heritage exhibitions, Anne Ewen is concluding her time at The Whyte.

Nov 14, 20246 min read

New to the collections at The Whyte is a stunning piece of Canadian heritage: "Fishing Camp, the Rockies," a painting by John Arthur Fraser.

Nov 14, 20242 min read

In September 2024, a unique artistic journey unfolded as 20 talented artists gathered at Lake O'Hara for a weekend of En Plein Air painting.

Nov 14, 20243 min read

The Whyte is pleased to announce the appointment of Christina Cuthbertson as the Director of Curatorial Initiatives.

Nov 14, 20242 min read

October brought an inspiring evening at The Whyte as "Bison Legacy: The Artistic Vision of Dwayne Harty" opened to an enthusiastic crowd.

Nov 12, 20243 min read

Emma De Sousa examines how initiatives like the Cave and Basin Mural Project revitalized the way she understands the importance of art.

Nov 5, 20244 min read

One of the most central things we’ve learned during our time as summer interpreters at The Whyte is that local history runs deep.

Oct 24, 20243 min read