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Arts Whistler Shines A Spotlight On The Community Arts Scene With ‘Fall For Arts’

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Whistler, BC | A whole season for the arts! Arts Whistler and the cultural community are shining a spotlight on Whistler’s arts scene this fall with Fall for Arts. Whistler’s autumn season is rich with popular festivals, art markets, creative workshops, galleries and exhibit openings, local music, and movie nights – all of which make Whistler the vibrant and dynamic place it is.

By building on existing cultural strengths we are collaborating with partners to create a distinct season that celebrates Whistler’s bold, engaging, and inspiring arts scene. It is a chance to celebrate the people, places, attractions, and events that make up this incredible community. Together, we offer great arts and culture experiences, building our reputation as a cultural destination during the fall season, and beyond.

Fall for Arts kicks off September 1 and runs through early December. Take in the bigger festivals like ArtWalk, the Whistler Film Festival, the WhistlerWriters Festival, and Cornucopia, and top it off by trying one of the new events or workshops we have on offer.

Join us for the opening weekend – a four-day celebration to kick off the arts season.

Thursday, September 1

ArtWalk and Fall for Arts Opening Night
5pm-8:30pm | Free | Whistler Village (Starts at Mountain Square)

Start the season off right at the ArtWalk opening parade party with live music, crazy painting, and beautiful dancers. Pick up your ArtWalk Passport, visit all the venues and collect the stickers for your chance to win some original art. The fun starts at Mountain Square at 5pm and winds its way down the stroll to the Arts Centre where we continue the party with DJ’s and a cash bar.

Friday, September 2

Arts Whistler Pop-Up Studio Opening and Gallery Visits at the Westin | 5pm-7pm | Free | The Westin Resort & Spa Whistler – Arts Whistler Pop-Up Studio, Adele Campbell Fine Art Gallery, and the Suzanne Johnston Art Gallery

Come check out Arts Whistler’s new Pop-Up Art Studio in the Westin. Join us for live music, meet the artists, and check out their work spaces to learn about their creative processes. This shared space is the second Pop-Up Studio to open in Whistler and is a working studio providing local artists with a creative space for them to work on their artistic projects. While you’re there, stop by the other established galleries in the Westin to view their inspiring art collections.

Whistler Presents Outdoor Concert Series: The Acoustical Sounds of Big Sugar
7:30pm | Free | Whistler Olympic Plaza

BIG SUGAR has always been known for their powerful, high volume live performances. Now audiences can get a rare look at BIG SUGAR in an intimate and entirely acoustic performance. Mr. Chill’s blues harmonica and Johnson’s cowboy yodel mixed with Jamaican folk rhythms and Garry Lowe’s signature bass lines are sure to conjure an unforgettable concert experience.

Saturday, September 3

Artist Demos
1pm-4pm | Free | The Westin Resort & Spa Whistler – Adele Campbell Fine Art Gallery

Swing by the Adele Campbell Fine Gallery for an artist demo with professional artists Susie Cipolla, Janice Robertson, and Alan Wylie.

Whistler Presents Outdoor Concert Series: Mother Mother
7:30pm | Free | Whistler Olympic Plaza

Vancouver quintet Mother Mother delivers melting vocal harmonies, angular guitar lines, and infectious rhythms. This three-time JUNO-nominated indie rock band are undoubtedly birds of a new sonic evolution. 2017 sees the release of Mother Mother’s sixth album, following the highly successful and critically acclaimed Very Good Bad Thing, with such hits as “Get Out The Way” and “Monkey Tree”.

Sunday, September 4

Sundays at the Point
11am-4pm | Free | The Point Artist-Run Centre

Situated in one of the most picturesque spots in Whistler, this heritage lakeside paradise comes alive every Sunday with music, local art, yummy homemade pies, and the laughter of people enjoying a game of Bocce or taking a dip off the dock. This is the last Sunday at The Point – don’t miss out!

Our Sea to Sky Art Exhibit Opening
3pm-5pm | Free | Lost Lake PassivHaus

From the calming seas to the soaring mountains, this is the first collaboration for the Sea to Sky Arts Councils Alliance and features 43 artists from Bowen Island, Lions Bay, Squamish, Whistler, and Pemberton. The exhibit will feature a variety of artwork including paintings, photography, ceramics, sculpture, and jewelry. Admire the PassivHaus’ unique architecture and join us to celebrate these artists with live music from The Overcomers.

Take part in Fall for Arts and get in involved in Whistler’s art season at artswhistler.com/fallforarts.

DETAILS

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Phone: 604.935.8410 | Email: [email protected]
Web: www.artswhistler.com  | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram

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THE PEOPLE

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Executive Director: Maureen Douglas

ABOUT ARTS WHISTLER

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Creativity is in our nature. Discover it in yours. Arts Whistler is passionate about Whistler, about arts, and about making arts and culture an integral part of day-to-day life. Operating out of the Maury Young Arts Centre in the heart of Whistler Village, Arts Whistler runs a variety of creative classes, showcases an exciting lineup of live shows for the Arts Whistler Live!, and hosts year-round, free-admission exhibits in The Gallery supporting local artists and their craft. Annual events include the Whistler Children’s Festival, Whistler Street Entertainment, Arts Whistler’s Holiday Market, ArtWalk, and Art on the Lake. Arts Whistler creates bold, inspiring, and engaging experiences and supports an arts and culture sector in Whistler that’s welcoming, accessible, and collaborative.Arts Whistler supports the arts community with an emphasis on collaborative efforts including the Pop-Up Art Studio, the Cultural Connector project, and rotating exhibitions from Whistler artists in The Gallery at the Arts Centre.

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