ART GALLERIES
BLACK TUSK GALLERY
A premier Native Art Gallery located in the heart of Whistler Village, offering a fine collection of native masks, paddles, carvings, glassworks and jewellery from a variety of established and emerging First Nations’ artists. We are excited to represent Coastal People’s artists who contributed their talents, making the 2010 Games a more memorable experience. We invite you to come see our collection and encourage you to find out more about First Nations’ culture. Located in Art Gallery Row at the Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa or online at blacktusk. ca. Open daily 11- 7pm or call 604- 905- 5540.
MARK RICHARDS GALLERY
For anyone who appreciates the beauty of the West Coast, this is a must- see gallery when visiting Whistler. Established in 2006, Mark Richards has been building a collection by scouting stunning locations from coastline to alpine. The unique medium the artist uses enables him to create the most vivid and colourful landscapes with a control of light that leaves you breathless. Located in Art Gallery Row of the Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa. Visit markrichardsgallery. com or call 604- 932- 1911.
MOUNTAIN GALLERIES
Mountain Galleries exhibits fine examples of paintings that range from abstract impressionism to magic realism, contemporary clay, glass, bronze and stone sculpture. A favourite stop for collectors of Canadian art. Located in the Upper Village at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler. Call 604- 935- 1862 or mountaingalleries. com.
RON SMID COLLECTION
Visit Canada’s finest collection of traditional, large- format landscape photographs by Ron Smid. Experience the iridescence and threedimensional quality of analog Cibachrome prints. Meet the artist and discover the inspiring stories behind each photograph. Don’t miss this opportunity to see the Canada -- The Light on Our Land collection and connect with the spirit of the Canadian wilderness. The Ron Smid Collection is located in the Upper Village, across from the Fairmont Chateau. Call 1- 877- 327- 5042 or visit ronsmid. com.
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