The Arts Station

Liza Gareau Tosh & Sharon Pulvermacher
February 16 to March 22

Can you imagine colour, although subtle, dominating? And shapes, although defined, being buried? For this show, Liza uses the contours of the human figure to create her painterly acrylic works that have a drawn quality. Sharon explores the undulating landscape and uses a prairie palette to define the subtexts of breath and movement in her watercolours. "What will intrigue you in this show is that while the contours draw you in, it is the layering that will keep you really looking?" says Liza Gareau Tosh.

Sharon Pulvermacher was born in 1953 at Bruno, Saskatchewan. She has a B.FA. (Honours) in ceramics, and a B.Ed. with distinction from the University of Saskatchewan. Sharon worked as a professional potter for ten years. For the last fifteen years she has used watercolours to explore the landscapes of Saskatchewan, Quebec, northern British Columbia and Australia. She has studied under Sheryl Katzenberger, Brian Atyeo, Jacques Hébert, Barbara Nechis and Gernot Dick. Sharon is a member of the pan-Canadian artist collective ARTX9. She participates each year in CBC/Radio-Canada"s annual Cards From the Heart art card charity auction. Her works are in corporate and private collections in Canada, Europe and Australia. She resides with her family in Regina, SK.

The Gallery is open 10-4 weekdays

Deadline: Friday, February 15 12:00

Now in it's fourth year, The Banner Project Committee is looking for 36 diverse works of art to showcase on the 2008 City of Fernie Banners. Selected art will be reproduced on high-quality outdoor banners, hung on lamppost along Victoria Ave and then Highway #3. This project has brought colour to our streets and gives profile to the talent in the community.

The adjudicators will be looking for: eye-catching images to the street-level observer with bold colours and striking imagery that stands out from a distance. Variation in themes and artistic disciplines will be considered and submissions are requested to fit the banner proportions of '1 wide by 2 high' ratio.

To receive 'Banner Guidelines' contact us.

Drop off your CD with the jpeg file to the Arts Station by the deadline. The Banner Project Launch, hosted at the Arts Station, held on Sat. April 19th, 2008, during BC Arts & Culture Week.

Exhibit A
January 16 to February 16

Panoramic Photos - As a self-taught photographer from Ontario, Jennifer headed west to Kananaskis in the winter of '98 and fell immediately in love with the mountainous landscape. Within a couple of years she had found a new home here in Fernie. Jennifer's photography focuses primarily on the beauty of our natural landscape; from the majesty of a snow-capped mountain to the delicate petals of the smallest wildflower. She attempts to capture special moments on film to share with others. Owning her own panoramic photo business Jennifer is presenting her own work for the first time.

Call for Artists

Be a vital part of the Fernie Art Station's exciting year-round exhibition program.

The Arts Station Gallery Committee is seeking submissions and accepting applications from individual artists and groups interested in exhibiting 2 and 3D art works.

This is a good chance to be seen!

The Arts Station is excited about attracting artists and can offer a unique, stimulating location and, most important of all, the buzz of creative exchange. Whether you're looking to accomplish a 'first show'? for yourself or you're a professional artist seeking an expanded network or with an idea for a group show we're offering you this opportunity.

Why show here? Exposure!

Your work is seen by all Arts Station visitors, regular user groups, concert & event audiences and Blue Toque restaurant goers! Your exhibit is advertised in Arts Station member newsletters and Art Station promotional materials.

Learn more on our Exhibitions page.

After 12 wonderful years of serving the arts community, our volunteer Gallery Coordinator, Karen MacDonald, is stepping down. Our deepest thanks go to her.

If you have skills of working with artists, experience with hanging shows and coordinating arts events, we would like to hear from you. This volunteer position requires approximately 3 to 6 hours per month. If you are interested in helping artists bring their art to the public forum, please For more information contact us.

When School's Out We're Open!
January 25, Feb, 8, 21& 22, & March too! 9am-12noon

Join us for Art, Music, Movement & more! Bringing together teachers with skills to share with your child for studio learning and fun. A creative collaboration of the Arts Station, Image School & Essential Yoga.
$25/day. Sibling discount. Gr 1-3 & 4-7

Register ahead to secure your spot.

An Exhibition of Art Creations from Fernie Secondary School
December 15 to January 16.

If you want to see some leading-edge thinking as embodied in art, then a visit to the Arts Station at 601 - 1st. Avenue will make your eyesPop.

"A kids creativity is unencumbered by social restraints at these ages. I get very excited by the student who will create art in new ways." says Karen Deibert, the main art teacher at Fernie's Secondary school. "I think it's important to validate the student's work by having it shown publicly."

The students ranging from grade eight to grade twelve will be exhibiting their artistically interesting, aesthetically pleasing or imaginatively striking creations. Please take an opportunity to stop by and see the work that the students have been working hard to create.

Entrance to the Arts Station is free. Open 10-4 weekdays. Closed for the Holidays December 24, 25, 26 & January 1.

Activities for Adults & Children

Masterclass Writing
Tuesday, January 8 to March 25, Weekly, 7 – 9pm. (12wks)
The Fernie Writers Conference offers a three-month ‘team taught’ writers workshop with Angie Abdou (local author—Anything Girls Can Do and the Bone Cage), Keith Liggett (Director, Fernie Writers Conference) and Carolyn Nikodym (former Managing Editor of the Edmonton VueWeekly). The focus will be on developing and refining new work without genre bias—poetry, fiction, memoir, and non-fiction are all welcome. Limited to 10.
$150/series, ($120 FDAC members) www.ferniewriters.org

Altered Books
Jan 17- Feb 21, 7-9pm
Fun! Fun! Fun! Give yourself a creative jump, break some rules & breathe life into an old hardcover book by building up a new one! Play with Japanese paper collage, cutouts, painting, lino prints, popup structures & photograms, while sharing the power of a group. Warmup movements and activities begin each class. Emphasis on process. All levels welcome.
$65 for 5 weeks includes all great materials Register by January 12.

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In Our Gardens
November 17 - December 15

The Fernie Visual Arts Group spent several days painting au plein aire this summer and autumn. The entire surroundings of this valley, with the colours, vegatation and mountains are a constant invitation to paint. Two afternoons were spent in the back and front yard gardens of Margaret and Ralph Stadnichuk. Some of the works were started and completed outdoors, while others were started outdoors and completed later. We also painted all winter indoors and painted one evening at the Tea House.

The Fernie Visual Arts Group meets every Monday night from 7:00 to 9:00 at the Arts Station. Artists work in their favourite media which are water colours, acrylics, oils, pencils and collage. Beginners and working artists are invited to attend. Encouragement and positive feedback are part of the evening along with the sharing of ideas.

Opening Reception at The Arts Station Gallery
Saturday November 17, 2007, 7 - 9 pm.