There are a number of fantastic exhibitions going on at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies in Banff, AB and some great upcoming ones as well. Here is a quick rundown of what’s going on. In addition to the exhibitions, there’s also a show and sale, a neat Parks Canada Research Updates Speaker Series that the Whyte Museum is hosting and details on a special offer for Bow Valley (Lake Louise, Banff, Harvie Heights, Canmore, Exshaw, Morley) residents!
Current Exhibitions
Robert Sinclair, Canada Classic: Roaded Sunset, 1981
Until June 13, 2010
Main Gallery
Robert Sinclair: Dust of Days is a retrospective of Robert Sinclair’s work over the past four decades. Sinclair is a practicing Canadian artist who has exhibited professionally since 1972. He is a member of the Royal Academy of the Arts and the Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour. “My primary mode of expression is in watercolour and acrylic stain painting developed around the landscape and botanic themes.” In Sinclair’s words, “I am engaged in the painting of a perception – the perception of the extra-ordinary in the ordinary. Of the backyard flower and of the faraway mountain…of the sun and of the moon…of that which calls my heart. This is the dance I play, and my art is the visible remnant.”
Olympians of the Bow Valley
Until May 3, 2010
Rummel Room
The thirteen athletes chosen to participate in this exhibition are only a small selection of athletes from the Bow Valley that have represented
Canada. The exhibition includes photos, memorabilia, and individual Olympic stories written by each athlete. The short film “Reflections on Ice and Snow,” by Producer / Director Glen Crawford, is included, offering a glimpse into the training regime of Clara Hughes and Chandra Crawford. The Olympic Torch, presented to Banff’s Mayor John Stutz as part of the Vancouver 2010 Torch Relay on January 20, is also on display.
Through the Lens: A Stoney Perspective
Until September 15, 2010
Kiguli Conference Room and Vermilion Lakes Room, The Juniper Hotel, 1 Juniper Way and Mt. Norquay Road
Through the Lens has been a Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies outreach program for 13 years, encouraging students from Banff, Canmore and Morley to learn and experience photography. This exhibition, conceived by The Juniper Hotel, is a selection from this body of work created by students from Morley that represent the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Wesley Bands.
The Stuff of Legend: The Luxton Family in Banff and the Bow Valley featuring High Fashion in the Rockies
Ongoing
Heritage Gallery
High Fashion in the Rockies – A new story has been added to the Heritage Gallery focusing on a surprising collection of gorgeous dresses belonging to Georgina and Eleanor – the Luxton ladies. Rediscovered in the Eleanor Luxton Historical Foundation collection were dozens of beautiful dresses from 1910 through the 1960s. A selection of this extraordinary assortment of apparel along with accessories including gloves, purses, jewellery, smoking paraphernalia and lingerie, is included.
Art Show & Sale
B is for Bear, Max Elliot
A is for Alpine: Mixed Media Illustrations by Max Elliott
Until May 4, 2010
Swiss Guides Room
This show by Banff artist Max Elliott features 26 mixed media illustrations, one for each letter of the alphabet. The illustrations celebrate activities, wildlife, and scenic attractions in the Canadian Rockies. These images were produced to illustrate a book introducing mountain concepts to very early readers in a Canadian Rockies ABC, published by Summerthought Publishing.
Upcoming Events
Parks Canada Research Updates Speaker Series Celebrating its 15th year this annual speaker series continues to share the science behind the scenery in the mountain national parks. The Research Updates are a cooperative venture of Parks Canada, the Whyte Museum, and Park Radio. Please note: no program will be presented on May 13.
Thursday, May 6, 7 – 9 PM, FREE
The Purpose of the Pictures – Large Carnivore Monitoring in Banff,
Kootenay & Yoho
~ Cam McTavish
Up to Your Neck in Hot Water: The Archaeology of the Banff Sanitarium
~ Lindsay Amundsen
Thursday May 20, 7 – 9 PM, FREE
New Canadians & National Parks
~ Melissa Bain
Groundwater – The Natural Water Reservoir: Findings of Lake O’Hara Study
~ Masaki Hayashi
Premiere – Two short videos on Banff’s thermal springs
Thursday May 27, 7 – 9 PM, FREE
Bear and Ungulate Mortality – Relative to Abundance Along the Canadian Pacific Railway
~ Ben Dorsey
Rock Snot: A Blooming Tale of Algae in Mountain Parks
~ Garry Scrimgeour
Special Offer – One Free Visit
On any day until May 31, 2010, Bow Valley residents can come to the museum for one free visit. Bring proof of residency (Lake Louise, Banff, Harvie Heights, Canmore, Exshaw, Morley) so we can validate your admission for the day. (Special events may require an additional fee.)
Museum:
Open 10 am – 5 pm daily
111 Bear Street, Box 160
Banff, AB Canada T1L 1A3
Closed Christmas and New Year’s Day
www.whyte.org
Adults $7
Students/65+ $4
Families (2 adults, 2 children) $16
Children 6 and under are free
Archives and Library:
Open 1 – 5 pm, Monday to Friday
For more information, please contact:
Katie Daniel
Marketing & Communications Specialist
Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
Box 160, 111 Bear Street
Banff, Alberta T1L 1A3
403.762.2291, ext. 316
kdaniel@whyte.org
