Current Gallery Exhibit
THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS – AN ARTVENTURE
On NOW at The Gallery at Maury Young Arts Centre | Open Daily | Free Admission
Join local artists, Vanessa Stark, Andy Anissimoff, and Andrea Mueller on opening night and go on an interactive ARTventure as you explore the exhibition. Using a free digital augmented reality app, point your smart phone at the artwork to reveal videos about the artist, how they create their work, and what inspires them.
Art Opening: Saturday, December 8, 2018
Free admission | 7-9pm | Cash Bar
HOW TO SEE THE AUGMENTED REALITY VIDEOS?
Easy! Before you get to the opening, download the app to see behind the scenes videos from the artists.
Here’s how the developer describes the app: “HP Reveal changes the way we interact with the physical world. Discover augmented reality (AR) experiences, create your own AR, and share the magic with friends. Bring photos, posters, birthday cards, and more. With HP Reveal, print is only the beginning – and we can’t wait to see what you create!”
We can’t wait to see what these artists have created!
Download the Apple version | Download the Android version
Stay tuned for more updates about the app and how to have the best time at the Art Opening.
About the Gallery
The Gallery at Maury Young Arts Centre is Whistler’s community gallery, showcasing work from talented artists and artisans from the Sea to Sky Corridor. Stop by to peruse our latest art exhibits, learn about upcoming events, and browse in our unique gift shop, where local art can be purchased.
Each show at The Gallery is celebrated with a free opening event, where you can socialize with artists and friends, have a snack and drink, and listen to live music. If you see something you like, you’re in luck! All the artwork is for sale with the majority of the revenue going to the artist and a smaller percentage going towards Arts Whistler programs. This way you get to buy awesome art and help the Whistler community! Learn more about the Gallery and check out the current exhibit.
The Gift Shop
Shop local, support local artists, take home something original
Nestled in the lobby of Maury Young Arts Centre, The Gift Shop is an extension of The Gallery and showcases a selection of high quality, handcrafted artwork created by Sea to Sky artists and artisans. From pottery to glass, jewelry to metal work, fabric arts, paintings, prints and art cards, you’ll discover plenty of unique and local treasures.
The Gift Shop is managed by Arts Whistler, a registered charity, and non-profit organization. A portion of the sales is used to support The Gallery at the Arts Centre, a community gallery which has the mandate to showcase and advocate for local artists. It is open to the public daily, with free admission.
The Gift Shop also provides an opportunity for local artists and artisans to sell and showcase their work. The Gift Shop features work from a variety of local artists including: Skol Designs, Jessa Gilbert, Denise Hughes, Vanessa Stark, Simply Swedish, Vincent and Cheryl Massey, Re:creation and Kate Zessel. See the full list of participating artists below. New artists are added regularly. Gift certificates are available.
See the list of participating artisans
If you are an artisan in the Sea to Sky Corridor (Lions Bay to Lillooet) we would love to hear from you.
Please contact: info@artswhistler.com
