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Ignus, the 10.5-foot steel and aluminum sunflower art installation created by Terrace artist Jordie Laidlaw and his team. Inspired by his experiences as an ICU nurse during the COVID-19 pandemic, the piece is set to embark on a 2,500-kilometre journey to Burning Man, symbolizing resilience, connection, and creativity.
(Vilk Studios photo)

Terrace man to bring ValhallaFest art installation to Burning Man

ValhallaFest organizer and ICU nurse seeking community support through a GoFundMe campaign

 

VISAC director Sharon Roberts, in partnership with Teck Trail Operations, is hosting a public reception Tuesday night for the gallery’s latest exhibit, “The Art of Health and Safety; Joe Cushner Cominco Staff Artist.” Photo: Sheri Regnier

Exhibit showcases unique history of safety lessons at Trail smelter

PHOTOS: Joe Cushner created 200+ meaningful and entertaining safety-related posters

 

Himari Fukada discussing her artwork with classmates Lorraiya Blurton and Kayla Scott at a presentation of work done by the Grade 10 art class at the Fernie Academy on the subject of ‘Make Art Not War’ on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022. (Submitted by Karen Luzny)

‘Make Art Not War’: Fernie Academy students present artwork

The Grade 10 students presented work from their semester on the theme of art and war

 

Eye of the Needle and Fernie Forge owner, Sandra Barrett with some examples of felting – a vase, and a piece of artwork behind her. The flowers are courtesy of her friend, Elizabeth. (Scott Tibballs / The Free Press)

Culture tour returns to Fernie for 2022

Eye of the Needle is the only local establishment to take part this year

Eye of the Needle and Fernie Forge owner, Sandra Barrett with some examples of felting – a vase, and a piece of artwork behind her. The flowers are courtesy of her friend, Elizabeth. (Scott Tibballs / The Free Press)
Michael Hepher (centre) at the opening of his exhibit “All in this Together” at the Fernie Museum on June 30 2022. Pictured with executive director of the museum Jim Takenaka, and museum board member Gordon Sombrowski. (Scott Tibballs / The Free Press)

Fernie Museum summer exhibit opens

The ‘All in this Together’ exhibit will be open at the museum until September 4

Michael Hepher (centre) at the opening of his exhibit “All in this Together” at the Fernie Museum on June 30 2022. Pictured with executive director of the museum Jim Takenaka, and museum board member Gordon Sombrowski. (Scott Tibballs / The Free Press)
Fernie artist Michael Hepher working on yet another new addition to his solo exhibition, ‘All in this together’, which will go on display at the Fernie Museum gallery from July 1. (Scott Tibballs / The Free Press)

The Columbia Basin in bright, bold colour: Fernie artist paints the region

Michael Hepher’s solo exhibit ‘All in this together’ will appear at the Fernie Museum gallery from next month

Fernie artist Michael Hepher working on yet another new addition to his solo exhibition, ‘All in this together’, which will go on display at the Fernie Museum gallery from July 1. (Scott Tibballs / The Free Press)
The Fernie Arts Co-Op’s ‘we pay the tax day’ sale will be on Dec. 11 in 2021. (Scott Tibballs / The Free Press)

Fernie Arts Co-Op’s annual sale around the corner

Pay the price on the tag on Dec. 11

The Fernie Arts Co-Op’s ‘we pay the tax day’ sale will be on Dec. 11 in 2021. (Scott Tibballs / The Free Press)
Fernie artist Troy Cook has blended music with art for his latest exhibition at the Fernie Museum. (Contributed)

Music and art collide in Fernie exhibit

Local artist Troy Cook is the creator of an exhibit inspired by music

Fernie artist Troy Cook has blended music with art for his latest exhibition at the Fernie Museum. (Contributed)
Grade six students studied the art of Canadian Artist Lawren Harris and recreated their own mountain landscapes to be featured in the Mother’s Day Art Show at The Fernie Academy. Photo Submitted

The Fernie Academy hosts virtual art show

The school’s annual Mother’s Day Art Show went online through The Arts Station

Grade six students studied the art of Canadian Artist Lawren Harris and recreated their own mountain landscapes to be featured in the Mother’s Day Art Show at The Fernie Academy. Photo Submitted
Stories from the Shadows will be on display for four weeks beginning January 30. File Photo

Former editor of The Free Press to showcase work at The Arts Station

Phil McLachlan’s show will run for one month beginning on January 30

Stories from the Shadows will be on display for four weeks beginning January 30. File Photo
Portraiture Through The Eyes of Artist Nicholas Pearce

Portraiture Through The Eyes of Artist Nicholas Pearce

Painter teaches the art of the portrait and exhibits students’ work

  • Mar 6, 2019
Portraiture Through The Eyes of Artist Nicholas Pearce
The World of Artist Julia Trops

The World of Artist Julia Trops

Art and Activism mix in life of Colwood painter and sculptor

  • Feb 4, 2019
The World of Artist Julia Trops
Artist Jolene Mackie Paints Dreamscapes

Artist Jolene Mackie Paints Dreamscapes

Emily Carr University graduate brings art community together

  • Jan 25, 2019
Artist Jolene Mackie Paints Dreamscapes
Artist Archie Andrew shows off one of his carved masks. Don Denton photography

Indigenous Artist Archie Andrew Chases A Vision

Creating Carvings, Paintings, Prints and a Monumental Canoe

  • Jan 7, 2019
Artist Archie Andrew shows off one of his carved masks. Don Denton photography
Artist Elka Nowika in her home with one of paintings (at left) on the wall behind her. (Don Denton/Boulevard)

The Art of Elka Nowicka

Victoria artist uses layers of colour and glaze to create her paintings

  • Aug 23, 2018
Artist Elka Nowika in her home with one of paintings (at left) on the wall behind her. (Don Denton/Boulevard)