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Don Watkins, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Peter and Catharine Whyte Foundation, is very pleased to announce the appointment of David Cox as the new CEO of the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, effective June 17, 2024. “We are delighted that David will be bringing his strong leadership skills and knowledge of the community to the Whyte at this exciting point in our development,” says Watkins. The Whyte Museum was formed in 1968 through the vision and legacy of Banff artists Peter and Catharine Whyte. Its impressive collection of art, artifacts, photography, archival materials, and Indigenous stories showcases the amazing people and events that have shaped the cultural heritage of the Canadian Rockies. Cox is familiar with the Whyte, having served on the Board of Directors from 2013 to 2019. He has also served in active leadership roles at the Banff Centre, including Vice President, Business Affairs, and General Counsel. As Director of External and Community Relations at the Centre, he developed strong ties in the community. He and his family have lived in Banff for over sixteen years and enjoy all forms of mountain sports. “I look forward to the next chapter in the development of this remarkable organization while honoring the legacy of Peter and Catharine Whyte,” he says. Cox is assuming the role of Donna Livingstone, who is retiring as CEO after successfully taking the Whyte through the pandemic, creating a new focus of connecting people to nature, and establishing the Whyte’s national reputation through exhibitions and new collaborations.

Back to the Cairn The Whyte Museum is pleased to welcome Chris Hughes as our new Chief Operating Officer. Chris joined the team on January 16, 2024. Chris comes to the Whyte from the Town of Banff where he has served for the past 15 years in progressive capacities, most recently as Director of Corporate Services. He brings an impressive knowledge of the community, financial and strategic planning, digital experience, policies and bylaws, and oversight of Town-owned assets. A well-known member of the community, Chris has lived in Banff for over 25 years and coaches minor hockey. He comes highly recommended by all who have worked with him and will be a great asset to the Whyte as we move ahead. Chris will be replacing the amazing Degju Suwal who has strengthened the Whyte’s operations in many ways over the past 12 years. Degju will be assisting Chris in the transition in the new year during budget and audit planning. Welcome to the Whyte, Chris! Back to the Cairn

Back to the Cairn On January 26th, 2024, the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies celebrated the opening of two winter exhibitions, Ya Ha Tinda: The Ranch by Arto Djerdjerian and A Natural Solitude by Hans P. Berkout, in celebration of the 2024 Exposure Photography Festival. Both exhibitions explore varied photography styles in outdoor spaces. Both exhibitions will be on display at the Whyte Museum until April 7th, 2024. About the Exhibitions Arto Djerdjerian: Ya Ha Tinda - The Ranch In Ya Ha Tinda: The Ranch, photographer Arto Djerdjerian showcases an intimate view of the everyday lives of those at Ya Ha Tinda, a ranch where horses are wintered and trained for use by Parks Canada wardens in our national mountain parks. Djerdjerian has been photographing life at Canada's only federally owned and operated working horse ranch for six years. His work provides a window to a very special place that has rarely been photographically documented. Gallery 1 By carefully observing the workday routine at the ranch, Djerdjerian captures the ranch's gritty, hard work as well as the magnificent animals and natural beauty. Blue skies and snow-capped peaks offer a stunning backdrop to the tonal variances of the horses. This combination of landscape, horse and history creates a sense of magic in a place apart from our norm. Born in Cairo, Egypt to Armenian parents, Djerdjerian was raised in Montreal where he went on to study photography, practicing seriously since the age of sixteen. Living and working in Alberta since 1977, Djerdjerian is dedicated full-time to his practice as a photographer in Alberta. Arto Djerdjerian is interested in the integration of fine art and photography. He continues to expand his vision and environment photography, from the urban world of New York City to Montreal to the backyard to the wilderness of Alberta to Wyoming. He combines horses, people, mountains, and history in his skillful photographs taken in some of the wildest and untamed places. Hans P. Berkhout: A Natural Solitude A Natural Solitude features the brilliant black-and-white film photography of Hans P. Berkhout, with nature as his subject. These pieces will leave you captivated by the crisp beauty and beautiful process. For Berkhout, photography became a creative release from the stresses of his medical practice, while also inspiring and encouraging fellow medics to engage in the creative process. Berkhout developed a passion for photography from his early days in Holland. He is a self-taught, film-based photographer whose main interest is black-and-white photography. He works with both large format and 35mm film, processed in a conventional wet darkroom. Each photograph displays fine detail and quality, which exemplify the patience and preparation seen in these well-executed images. The art of producing these images in the wet dark room further displays dedication and talent for his craft. Berkhout was introduced to large-format photography by the late Dr. Harry S. Thompson of Calgary. Concentrating his work on nature photography, he also learned from contact over the years with Al Weber, David Vestal, and Joe Englander, whom he assisted during the 2000 and 2001 Workshops West. Since 2014 he has been mentored by Paul Caponigro Galleries: Gallery 1: Winter 2024 exhibition opening at the Whyte Museum. Photos by Katie Goldie. Back to the Cairn

Fireside Chat with Lloyd "Kiwi" Gallagher Lloyd "Kiwi" Gallagher is a mountaineer, guide and rescue specialist. He is also a devoted husband and father. A pioneer of helicopter skiing and mountain rescue he has climbed some of the greatest peaks around the world. In this film, created from previously recorded interviews, Lloyd tells his adventurous tale. This film was generously sponsored by Margaret and Conrad Gmoser, Wim and Nancy Pauw Foundation and Lake Louise Ski Resort. To view the Fireside Chat with Lloyd "Kiwi" Gallagher please click on the green button below:

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