
Photo Credit: Joern Rohde
Chili Thom original paintings are being shipped in from all over North America as the community readies for a resort-wide celebration of Whistler’s favourite artist. June 2 to 26, the magic and spirit of Chili Thom will be celebrated throughout Whistler with exhibitions, eccentric evenings, performances, and a showcase of Chili-inspired young artists’ work. Arts Whistler presents The Chili Thom Experience is a celebration of Chili, his life, and his art, for the community that loved him and everyone about to discover him.
These exhibits, hosted along Whistler’s Cultural Connector path, pay tribute to Chili’s legacy as a connector in the cultural community. For a full list of events and exhibits to celebrate Chili and his life’s work visit artswhistler.com/chili
THE CHILI THOM EXPERIENCE OPENING RECEPTION
June 2 | 5:30pm, Audain Art Museum | 7pm, Maury Young Arts Centre
Free admission | Everyone welcome | No RSVP required
Kick off The Chili Thom Experience with an opening event at the Audain Art Museum to view His Masterpieces exhibit, mix and mingle with the community, and celebrate the Sea to Sky’s favourite artist, Chili Thom.
Reception to follow at 7pm at Maury Young Arts Centre for drinks and snacks and a viewing of His Eclectic Soul exhibit.
HIS MASTERPIECES
June 2 – 26 | Audain Art Museum
From dreamy landscapes to mind-bending nature perspectives, this exhibition will feature the best of Chili’s works showing his progression as an artist. Chili was part of the process in selecting which works to showcase and they are being shipped in from private collectors from across Canada and beyond. In keeping with Chili Thom’s generous and accessible spirit, entry to this exhibit will be free of charge.
HIS ECLECTIC SOUL
June 2 – 26 | The Gallery at the Arts Centre
Think you know Chili Thom? Think again. The home of Arts Whistler, The Arts Centre is a gallery where Chili’s footsteps often tread. It’s where the B-Grade Horrorfest made its debut and where Chili’s originals once hung beside many of his peers and best friends. This exhibition will feature some of Chili’s early works ranging from the eclectic to the unique to the downright bizarre.
- Chili Thom
- Photo Credit: Joern Rohde
- Photo Credit: Joern Rohde
- Photo Credit: Joern Rohde
LITTLE CHILIS / LES MINI-CHILI
June 2 – 26 | Whistler Public Library
Chili through the eyes of a child. Young students at Myrtle Philip Community School and École La Passerelle have created art inspired by Chili. These “Little Chilis” and “Les Mini-Chili” are showcasing their inspired talents at the Whistler Public Library. Make your own Chili-inspired art at Family Together Time June 3, 10, 17, and 24 at the Whistler Public Library. Take inspiration from Chili’s vibrant use of colour and his extraordinary ability to capture the natural landscape. Little Chilis / Les mini-Chili is being presented thanks to the generous support of the Morden family of Whistler, BC.
INSPIRED BY CHILI THOM
June 2 – 26 | Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre
In his life Chili Thom collaborated with, advocated for, and found inspiration in both the artists of the Squamish and Lil’wat nations, and the youth of today. Whistler High School students are studying Chili Thom’s body of work and in June the Inspired By Chili Thom show will open up at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre – showcasing the students’ final pieces in their Chili Thom education and bridging the divide between two of our greatest cultural assets in Whistler. Inspired by Chili Thom is being presented thanks to the generous support of Local Whistler and the Whistler Farmers’ Market.
COLLECTING CHILI THOM
June 2 – 26 | Whistler Museum
Walk the everyday and epic moments of Chili Thom’s life, from the early years in his namesake hometown of Chilliwack, BC, to the elbow rubbing times as a keystone in the culture club of the Sushi Village servers’ scene. Witness Chili as a television host and wilderness guide, while living amongst the fuzzy chaps and tutu art gatherings of Function Junction’s Creation Station. The Whistler Museum will help you better understand the celebrated landscape that influenced him, and share 40 years of his story.
#MEANDMYCHILI
Everyone is invited to share in Chili’s art and legacy on social media. Take a picture with Chili’s art —whether it’s a print, a mural, or a cell phone case, and use #MeAndMyChili on your social channels. Find yourself in a “Chili-esque” environment? Use the hashtag as all of these images will be collected for viewing in a Chili-inspired slideshow at receptions and other events honouring Chili. Collecting Chili Thom is being presented thanks to the generous support of Maureen Thom in memory of her son Michael.
There are more community events lined up to celebrate Chili’s life’s work throughout June, including dumbo painting at Sushi Village, Chili-inspired paint nights, a film festival weekend showcasing his eclectic and outrageous films, and other events and exhibitions inspired by Chili as an artist, musician, filmmaker, and community builder. Visit artswhistler.com/chili for full details.
“Mother Nature - Teal”
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Created from a blend of original forest photos from the Pacific Northwest. For art inquiries see link in bio.
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#art #fineartphotography #artinstallation #artswhistler #pacificnorthwest #whistler #mothernature #bcartist #canadianartist #forestart #trees #inspiration #adventure #artinstallation #interiordesign #interiors #interiorstyling #grateful
Hey Team: My names Meg. I like to paint. I moved to Whistler 6 years ago from Melbourne, Australia. I started drawing when I stopped drinking alcohol in October. I live in the mountains so I like to paint them.
When I say I have no idea and no plan of what im doing...I MEAN IT I HAVE NO IDEA .. the paint brush and my hand work together but my brain is left out. I don’t plan I don’t draw out .. I just do.
I try to reuse and recycle any materials I can to create a sustainable art.
Xoxo megs
#artswhistler #whistler #art #localbusiness #local #mountains #pemberton
Day27
#the100dayproject
For an old friend ❤️
#artswhistler #whistler #drawing #art #cartoon
#art #artist #love #photography #drawing #instagood #artwork #photooftheday #like #instagram #fashion #beautiful #follow please #picoftheday #photo #bhfyp #style #nature #painting #artistsoninstagram #illustration #happy #digitalart #design #me #cute #sketch
I’ve already had a heap of requests send in for my wine bottles. Steps 1.2.3 reuse recycle. >>>>
#artswhistler #whistler #drawing #art #cartoon
#art #artist #love #photography #drawing #instagood #artwork #photooftheday #like #instagram #fashion #beautiful #follow please #picoftheday #photo #bhfyp #style #nature #painting #artistsoninstagram #illustration #happy #digitalart #design #me #cute #sketch
Finished🍁 My Opa was a farmer but some how he found time to paint. I grew up going to this farm that has been in my family for over 100 years. vondoelersranch holds so many incredible memories for me with wide open fields, a maple sugar bunch and an amazing forest that leads out to a either a log my uncle and opa build on beautiful lake Talon or a waterfall (which is part of a portage route to Ottawa- my uncles did it by canoe when they were teenagers). I have so much love ❤️ for this beautiful piece of land (even with the black flies 🪰)
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🐎 My cousin, uncle and aunt now run it as a ranch and it is an amazing place to go for a trail ride! If you have the chance, go visit and tell me about it so I can be jealous. 🐄 🐥
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I have attached the photo that this painting is loosely based off of. “When Things Were Simple” acrylic on canvas 12x16” 🍁 Paper and Canvas prints are now available on my website. Link in bio. Hugs to all of my family. Miss and love you guys!
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#art_empire #landscapepainting #painting #fall #instaart #art_gallery #art_spotlight #ranchlife #artoftheday #artworkshops #art #ontario #artist #canadianartist #farm #fallpainting #andreamueller #painting #andreamuellerart #instructor #artswhistler #blackbear agotoronto ontariotravel ontarioparks explore.ontario ontarioartscouncil @ig_northbay #forest
We've got 2 more weeks of incredible local music!
This week, tune in for Red Chair part of Hear & Now - Whistler’s Local Music Celebration.
@redchairband – a definite Whistler favourite!
Playing rock as it should be done - guitars, drums, high energy. Red Chair plays rock from the 50s to today, and will have you singing, playing air guitar, dancing, and fist-pumping!
Hear and Now Online is released on Thursdays at 7pm on Arts Whistler’s YouTube Channel.
RSVP for event reminders and see full event details (link in bio)
#artswhistler #hearandnowwhistler #redchair #onlyinwhistler #gowhistler
Looking forward -> Weekends at The Point
This here is the impressive Lobster mushroom 🍄
Fun fact: the Lobster is actually a parasitic fungus and not a mushroom. It's super cool and also delicious 🤓
As with the Morel, this was done with Faber Castell HB/2B on Canson paper mounted on a tiny piece of wood (which I gold leafed on the edges, or at least attempted to...)
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#art #whistler #whistlerart #pembertonart #vancouverart #artist #pencilart #pencildrawing #goldleaf #mushrooms #mushroomsofinstagram #mushroomart #lobster #lobstermushroom #natureart #graphite #graphitedrawing #fabercastell #canson #cansonpaper #mushroomdrawing #artswhistler #weheartlocalart
“Ice Wave”
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This is a photo from a helicopter looking onto the Pemberton Ice cap. It looks like the inside of a wave but it’s actually snow formations. Limited Edition of 9. View online www.staceybodnaruk.com
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#art #fineartphotography #bcartist #canadianartist #artswhistler #contemporaryinteriors #contemporaryart #artinspiration #whistler #glacier #snow #aerialphotography #heliskiing #pacificnorthwest #snowday #adventure #interiordecorating #interiordesign #interiorstyling #grateful
This Thursday, February 25, we've got another great local music premiere. Get ready for Ev Kinsella and The Campfire Soul!
@evkinsellamusic is a soul-drenched roots singer-songwriter performing solo and collaborating with musicians and producers coast to coast. Inspired by multiple genres and the healing power of music, travel, and social justice, his music is written from the heart and aims to invoke positive minds.
With a high-energy performance, heartfelt songwriting, and a dynamic collective of musicians behind him, Ev Kinsella & The Campfire Soul are captivating audiences everywhere they go.
Hear and Now Online is released on Thursdays at 7pm on Arts Whistler’s YouTube Channel.
RSVP for event reminders and see full event details (link in bio)
#artswhistler #hearandnowwhistler #evkinsella #onlyinwhistler #gowhistler
#artswhistler #whistler #drawing #art #cartoon
#art #artist #love #photography #drawing #instagood #artwork #photooftheday #like #instagram #fashion #beautiful #follow please #picoftheday #photo #bhfyp #style #nature #painting #artistsoninstagram #illustration #happy #digitalart #design #me #cute #sketch
Giving new meaning to the term mountain-side!
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Fun project for Tyler. Let me know if you like it, I always appreciate your comments ✌️
When I'm not doing an Instagram 100 day painting challenge, I am working with clients on various commissions. Here is one I recently finished for a friend and valued collector of my work. I love doing animal eyes.
Does anyone else have that one band; that no matter what song .. every time you listen, and re listen ..you pull parts of lyrics and can feel the burn and passion of your own experiences. The thelumineers : how much your lyrics, have saved me. How do you even thank someone for that.
As I sit and paint with the lumineers on repeat, I am happy. Thank you.
#mylumineerstattoo #thelumineers artswhistler #whistler #Lumineers #music
#art #artist #love #artswhistler #instagood #artwork #photooftheday #like #instagram #fashion #beautiful #follow please #picoftheday #photo #bhfyp #painting #artistsoninstagram #illustration #happy #digitalart #design #me #cute #sketch
Personalized champagne flutes are great gifts for toasting to special occasions, but also on Wednesdays.
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Arora 🦋💖
#artswhistler #whistler #drawing #art #cartoon
#art #artist #love #photography #drawing #instagood #artwork #photooftheday #like #instagram #fashion #follow please #picoftheday #photo #bhfyp #style #nature #painting #artistsoninstagram #illustration #happy #digitalart #design #me #cute #sketch #northernlights
Back Tusk 🏔 #artswhistler #whistler #drawing #art #cartoon
#art #artist #love #photography #drawing #instagood #artwork #photooftheday #like #instagram #fashion #beautiful #follow please #picoftheday #photo #bhfyp #style #nature #painting #artistsoninstagram #illustration #happy #digitalart #design #me #cute #sketch
“Soo River at Dusk”
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Created from a collection of aerial photos taken in the Soo River valley.
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#art #fineartphotography #dronephotography #aerialphotography #artswhistler #bcartist #canadianartist #contemporaryart #whistler #adventure #thegreatoutdoors #pacificnorthwest #sunset #interiordesigner #interiors #interiorstyling #grateful
Day 23
#the100dayproject
David S. Reid
A very dear friend gave my husband a vintage David S. Reid jacket. In keeping with the vintage theme, I thought it would be fun to paint an old puffy coat.
10”x10”
Limited edition print
$100
Today’s piece was inspired by thelumineers “leader of the landslide”.
#art #artwhistler #mylumineerstattoo #thelumineers #artswhistler #whistler #drawing #art #cartoon
#art #artist #love #photography #drawing #instagood #artwork #photooftheday #like #instagram #fashion #beautiful #follow please #picoftheday #photo #bhfyp #style #nature #painting #artistsoninstagram #illustration #happy #digitalart #design
Let’s add another addition to the Canadian wildlife 🍁🇨🇦
#artswhistler #whistler #drawing #art #cartoon
#art #artist #love #photography #drawing #instagood #artwork #photooftheday #like #instagram #fashion #beautiful #follow please #picoftheday #photo #bhfyp #style #nature #painting #artistsoninstagram #illustration #happy #digitalart #design #me #cute #sketch
Having fun making some mini prints for the Teeny Tiny Art Show artswhistler
We are loving the joyful vibe these mini artworks are bringing to the gallery!
Stop in for a good dose of joy for yourself!
Thanks to opusartsupplies for the donation of canvases.
If you can't make it in - view the virtual gallery and give us a call. We'll help place your bids for you.
Today's featured mini art works:
Tracy McLachlan - Bundle of Fluff, Acrylic
Niina Cherby - Disappearing
Louise Drescher - Low Tide, Oil & Cold Wax
Mumtaz Bandali - Sonora Stillness, Acrylic
Jennifer Love - Untitled ll, Mixed Media
Monica Gewurz - Blue Tranquility Xlll, Acrylic
Chris Mackenzie - Professor Cephalopod, Acrylic
#bowenisland #bowenbusinessandcommunity #bcartsguide #artswhistler #supportlocalartists #artislife #artsandculture #miniartworkswithatwist2021 #h#hearthartsonbowen #bowenislandartscouncil
#artswhistler #whistler #drawing #art #cartoon
#art #artist #love #photography #drawing #instagood #artwork #photooftheday #like #instagram #fashion #beautiful #follow please #picoftheday #photo #bhfyp #style #nature #painting #artistsoninstagram #illustration #happy #digitalart #design #me #cute #sketch
I messed up the gondolas but this was fun 🤩
#artswhistler #whistler #drawing #art #cartoon
#art #artist #love #photography #drawing #instagood #artwork #photooftheday #like #instagram #fashion #beautiful #follow please #picoftheday #photo #bhfyp #style #nature #painting #artistsoninstagram #illustration #happy #digitalart #design #me #cute #sketch
“A Way Through It” Influenced by the power and beauty of nature Artist lisainwhistler
Available now on For The Love of Art - our online Go Fund Me Fundraiser to support future arts programming at The Point
Donations support local artists and The Point
Link is above in our profile
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#whistler #ledreindeer #wearewhistler #onlyinwhistler #artswhistler #winter #instapic #instagood #adtundagphotography #reindeer #lights #canonphotography #amateurphotography
“Locomotive Mountain”
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This piece was created from multiple photos taken on a hiking trip north of Whistler. It was a very dramatic looking day with mist and layers of moving clouds.
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#fineartphotography #contemporaryart #artswhistler #bcartist #canadianartist #artinstallation #whistler #pacificnorthwest #mountains #mountainart #aluminumprints #inspiration #adventure #landscapephotography #interiordesign #interiorstyling #interiordecor #interiors #mountainhome #grateful
The sun has blessed us with her presence today and I just could not be more thrilled to catch some rays 🌞
Day18
#the100dayproject
Ice Cream Sandwich
I just love my moms outfit and my strollers. I mean, come on! That stroller is awesome!
10”x10”
Limited edition print
$100
A little lettering practice from a while back! I’m looking to do some new lettering pieces in script, or more gothic style. Let me know if you like the video & would like to see more!
This Thursday! Join us for the The Railtown Prophets premiere, February 18, 7pm on YouTube.
The Railtown Prophets, Whistlers' Sinister Ministers of good times and rock and roll, have been a staple of the music scene in the Sea to Sky Corridor since forever. Featuring the talents of Kris "Branch Relaxo" Branch, frontman and guitar, Tony "the Captain" Moser on bass and back-up vocals, and rounding out the line up, Dean "T Rex McGuinty" Feser on drums and vocals. Blending soul, rockabilly, old-time country and rhythm and blues for a sound that will have you up sweatin' like a sinner on Sunday.
Hear and Now Online is released on Thursdays at 7pm on Arts Whistler’s YouTube Channel.
RSVP for event reminders and see full event details (link in bio)
#artswhistler #hearandnowwhistler #therailtownprophets #onlyinwhistler #gowhistler
𝗣𝗶𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁: 𝗥𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻
@rondenessen was born in Venlo, The Netherlands and now resides in Pemberton, BC with his wife and two sons. He is a fine art painter and carver and provides services in art installation and restoration. For over 25 years Ron has been creating artworks as well as providing art services for others. His work has been displayed in numerous exhibitions since graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Emily Carr University in Vancouver BC.
Picturing Pemberton highlights four artists who are influenced by the staggering beauty of the area. The works of @karenloveart @simonbedford @heiditheartist and @rondenessen bring together a mix of artistic elements inspired by the Spud Valley. ⠀
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See the exhibit until March 7. Find out more about the artists and current hours of operations (link in bio)
𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘸𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘢 𝘮𝘢𝘴𝘬 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘖𝘝𝘐𝘋-19 𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘦𝘵𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘴.
#artswhistler #weheartlocalart
“Winter Wonderland”
Limited Edition of 9. www.staceybodnaruk.com
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#art #artswhistler #fineartphotography #contemporaryart #artinstallation #artinspiration #whistler #winter #snowday #pacificnorthwest #thegreatoutdoors #adventure #landscapephotography #drone #interiordesign #interiors #interiorstyling #skichalet #grateful
Favs from genika.marshall’s shoot with nx3madsen.
Featuring art by Chili Thom🌶 🎨
Thank you Nicole. 👏
❤️https://chilithom.com/
#chilithom #whistlerartist
'Just the bear necessities...'
0.1 black pigma micron on watercolour paper, 6 x 9 inch
Thankyou theresadavis_ for comissioning this fun little piece of all your favourite Whistler adventures and places!!! I cant wait to see it framed up on your wall :))
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NOT AVAILABLE FOR REPRINT
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#bearnecessities #blackbear #dustyswhistler #whistlerart #seatoskycreatives #fishingbc #explorewhistler #artswhistler #pigmamicron #artistsoninstagram #salmon #salmonfishing
Whistler has Heart💙 Saturday Feb 13: Meadow Park
Sunday Feb 14: Peace Park and Jump Park
Monday Feb 15: Alpha Lake Park
“Winterland” (Whistler)
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From the new WINTER COLLECTION.
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This artwork is created using original drone and ground photography from locations around the Whistler area. Photos were fused, manipulated, duplicated and layered to create a unique perspective of Whistler's forests in winter. This artwork can be rotated horizontally or vertically and/or paired up with complimenting pieces.
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MEDIUM: Dye-sublimation ChromaLuxe aluminum print.
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#snowday #art #fineartphotography #contemporaryart #artswhistler #bcartist #canadianartist #whistler #aerialphotography #whistlerphotography #thegreatoutdoors #winter #skiing #adventure #fun #artinstallation #artinspiration #interiordesign #interiors #interiorstyling #grateful
Thank you to the generous supporters and partners of this event:
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