Archive for 'Exhibitions'
Christine Simpson
To Visually Touch
Opens Thursday, January 26th at 7pm
Show Continues Until Tuesday, February 21
A self taught artist, Christine works in many different mediums incorporating bark, tree resin, bone and other unusual materials into her work. Christine’s art attempts to both capture and inspire the human spirit. Her art is an alchemy of the awe, respect, and the overwhelming inspiration she perceives in nature. The show will take the viewer on a journey of work created from the artist’s reactions to life and nature, a visual feast of mixed media, landscapes, body prints and a few surprises.
Submission Drop-Off: Friday, August 26 until 3pm
Judging and Prizes: Sunday, August 28 at 2pm
At The Arts Station
The Arts Station is pleased to be hosting its first Kids Art Contest on Sunday, August 28. Kids aged 5 to 11 are encourraged to subit art in any genre showing us what you love! The Arts Station, in conjunction with the Sunday Socials, is holding its first-ever “We Heart Art – Show Us What You Love!” colouring and painting contest for Fernie and area youngsters up to and including the age of 11. “We Heart Art – Show Us What You Love!” is for young people to colour, draw, paint, sculpt, felt or somehow show their favourite pet, person, possession or scene (real or imaginary) and show it to the world. It’s an opportunity for kids to let their creativity shine for the world to see. The three age categories for ‘We Heart Art’ are five and under, six to eight, and nine to eleven. Contact Courtney at 250-423-4842 or assistant@theartsstation.com for more info.
Artwork is to be handed in by 3:00 pm, August 26 at the Arts Station and all submissions will be displayed and prizes awarded at the Arts Station on Sunday, August 28 at 2:00 pm.
Shannon Kelly – Spirit Series
Opening reception Thursday, July 28 at 7pm.
Show continues until Tuesday, August 23.
Working on several bodies of work simultaneously Shannon Kelly’s style of painting is experiential. Beginning without a plan or picture and allowing the painting to develop organically creates series of works that represent a part of who Shannon is and each painting is a piece of that story. The SPIRIT paintings are evocative and surreal and are metaphysical in nature, this is reflected in the multiple layers of paint and hidden meanings.
Strength in Numbers – Arts Station Volunteers
Opening Reception Thursday, June 30 from 7-9pm
Show Continues until Tuesday, July 26, 2011
The Arts Station is priveleged to have so many volunteers who are not only generous with their time but are also fantastic artists. This gallery exhibit will feature the work of some of the many people who ensure that The Arts Station continues to offer new and exciting arts and culture programs to the community. Events like the Lantern Fest and the Indie Films Fernie Series would not be possible without the tireless assistance of our volunteers. This month we are seeking to highlight their efforts by highlighting their artistic works.
If you are interested in participating in this show please contact Courtney at The Arts Station for an application at assistant@theartsstation.com.
Exhibit Opening Reception: Thursday, May 26 at 7pm at The Arts Station
Show Continues until Tuesday, June 28
An amazing exhibit showcasing all of the talents that the members of The Arts Station Visual Arts Guild possess. Works are in a variety of mediums and depict a myriad of subjects so there is sure to be something for everyone to enjoy. Fusing a love of creating art with friends in a space of companionship, the Visual Arts Guild is pleased to present what can come from taking pleasure in paints and people.
Michael Hepher
New Works and Wood Block Prints
Opening Reception Thursday, April 28 from 7 to 9pm.
Show continues until Tuesday, May 24.
Michael Hepher is a Cranbrook based artist and designer working full-time in the creative field for 15 years. As an avid musician, painter, printer, and graphic artist he has almost constant contact with the creative process and has significant experience in graphic arts, letterpress printing, wood block printing, blacksmithing and metal sculpture. Wood block printing is an appealing medium for both the artist and the viewer as the process of creating a shape is the opposite of most being a subtractive process, rather than additive. To gain the relief needed to print a line, the artist must carve away the negative space. Michael’s woodcuts vary as much as the rest of his creative process, moving quietly from the sublime subject of flora and fauna, touching gently on architecture, and stumbling headlong into the ridiculous with his prints of boom-boxes overlaid with typography. His sense of line is constantly evolving as he discovers new ways to push inks together. Often the prints end up not where he expected, but moving zen-like to where they were truly meant to go.
Array of Clay
Opening Reception Thursday, April 28 at 7pm at The Arts Station.
Show continues until Tuesday, May 24.
An exhibit and sale of pottery and ceramic works by the abundance of skills that Elk Valley residents possess in this artistic medium. Come to The Arts Station and take a look at the beautiful 2D and 3D works and be amazed at how a simple block of clay can be transformed with water and fire into a stunning usable piece of art.
The Arts Station hosts exhibitions in the Theatre and Art Gallery of our historic building located at 601 – 1st. Avenue, Fernie.
Gallery Hours: Monday – Fridays 10.00 – 4.00pm.
Interested in our Exhibitions?
The Arts Station have a number of exhibitions on offer, showing in both the Gallery and the Theatre. Please visit the exhibitions page for current and upcoming and exhibitions.
Would you like to exhibit your art at the Arts Station?
There are two exhibition spaces at the Arts Station. In the Theatre, where there is ample wall space and many public events, we exhibit two-dimensional art. In the Art Gallery (which also serves as the foyer to the building), two and three dimensional art can be featured.
If you’re an artist that would be interested in exhibiting please contact us.
The Gallery Committee is now accepting applications. Anyone can apply, however you are required to be a member to exhibit. To apply, please print off the documents below and mail or deliver them to the Arts Station (601 1st Avenue).
Exhibitor Application 2011
You will need Adobe Acrobat to read and print these forms. 
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