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FERNIE ART WALK

Explore Fernie’s art installations, galleries and working studios on an art walk through Historic Downtown and beyond. Meet artists and artisans as they work. Discover their inspiration from the charming rose-gold and brick heritage buildings to the surrounding peaks and forests. Immerse yourself in the culture and personality of Fernie. For more information, pick up a copy of the Elk Valley Cultural Guide or visit elkvalleyculture.ca.

Fernie Heritage Library

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THE FERNIE BANNER PROJECTColourful banners by local artists line streets in historic downtown Fernie and along Hwy #3 each year. New banners have been produced and updated annually since 2005. OUT OF THE BOX DUMPSTERSFernie’s dumpsters have become works-of-art since 2014 and can be seen all around town. Visit theartsstation.com for info.

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GALLERIES & ARTWALK LOCATIONSALL KINDS OF BEAUTY – MURALCorner of 7th Street & 2nd Ave on the side of Beanpod. #ferniemuralprojectA feature mural by Michael Hepher depicting the hopes, dreams and aspirations of Fernie.

THE ARTS STATION & A HARDY TOWN – CULTURAL CENTRE & SCULPTURE601 1st Ave | theartsstation.comThe hub of Fernie’s cultural scene. Galleries, theatre, studios and workshop space. The permanent sculpture by Paul Reimer and Michael Hepher commemorates the 1908 Great Fire.

FERNIE ARTS CO-OP – GALLERY572 2nd Ave | FB: fernieartscoopFeaturing art by over 60 local artists including jewellery, photography, paintings, textiles, pottery, sculpture and cosmetics.

STUDIO 562 – GALLERY562 2nd Ave | leannestothert.comLeanne’s studio and gallery space features original paintings of landscapes, animals and scenes of children playing.

BRIAN POLLOCK PHOTOGRAPHY – GALLERY532B 2nd Ave | brianpollock.caFine art photography gallery offering high-quality large-format photo printing. Original prints and framed artwork on display and for sale.

STEPHANIE’S GLASS & ART STUDIO – GALLERY532 2nd Ave | stephaniesglass.caWorking stained glass and sandblasting studio. Meet the artist, whose work has been exhibited worldwide and can be seen around Fernie. Paintings and featured art by other local artists. FERNIE MUSEUM – MUSEUM, GALLERY & GIFT SHOP491 2nd Ave | ferniemuseum.comPermanent ‘This is Our Fernie’ exhibit on the ground floor tells the history of Fernie over the past 130 years. Rotating exhibits in the gallery. Giftshop featuring heritage-inspired gifts and local works. EYE OF THE NEEDLE & BLUE FERN INSTALLATION – GALLERY & WORKSHOPS260 5th St | fernieforge.caArtisan gallery & working studio in a heritage building featuring metal work from Fernie Forge and others, plus fibre art, candles, glasswork and felting classes with Sandra Barrett. Blue Fern sculpture and other hand-crafted installations around the front door. THE MINER’S WALK – SCULPTURE GARDENAt City Hall, 501 3rd AveA charming and unique tribute to Fernie’s mining heritage. Small-scale iron sculptures by Fernie Forge; The Face of the Miner by Jeff De Boer; Interpretive Panels & gardens. H2 STUDIO – GALLERY 591 2nd Ave, entrance on 6th St | tarahiggins.comFeaturing paintings by Tara Higgins and pottery by Kerri Holmes. New location coming Fall 2020 featuring more Canadian artists.

OTHER ARTAs you stroll, drop by Fernie’s coffee shops and boutique stores to find art-for-sale and unique local gifts. Locations include Gi’ver Shirtworks, Infinitea, Polar Peek Books & Treasures, Freshies, Coal Town Goods, Big Bang Bagels, The Green Petal and Ace Ferguson Pop-up Shop.Around Fernie there’s even more to discover including guerilla art by Aiden Lindsay, Liam Monaghan, and Milarkey behind The Royal and The Castle on First, and an entire house hand-painted by Troy Cook behind the Raging Elk Hostel. A 60ft historical mural can be seen inside the TD Bank, and a variety of artisan glass windows both old and new, can be seen at several historical buildings. At the Court House, the century-old tribute to fallen soldiers by Emmanuel Hahn is appreciated as a work of art. Wildlife-inspired chainsaw carvings by Michael A. Penny can be found at his open-air studio on Hwy #3 in West Fernie. Visual Art by Kathy Stead on Ridgemont Drive and fine pottery by Sarah Pike on McDonald Ave are both open by appointment – see elkvalleyculture.com for details.

When TWo ArTs Collide

Please join Kerri Holmes and Tara Higgins for a

private preview of theirnew collaboration.

Saturday 30th November

4pm til 8pm

Alleyside, 762 3rd Ave (behind the Salvation Army)

The idea? Kerri Throws the pottery pieces and

Tara decorates them.This one off evening will also feature new

pottery work from Kerri’s wheel and new paintings from Tara

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