The Plaza Galleries is recognized as Whistler's largest and most important fine art gallery specializing in international quality fine art. Our extensive collection of art is recognized and respected around the world. Most of our clients become good friends, and we therefore work even more diligently to maintain our excellent reputation for service and integrity. Our commitment to excellence is very simple, we promise that our professional staff will provide the finest art and the most professional service in the world.
The Whistler Arts Council (WAC) is a registered charity established in 1982 with a mandate to build and integrate the arts into the fabric of the community of the Resort Municipality of Whistler and surrounding areas. Annual events and programs include: Whistler Winter Arts Festival, Out of Bounds: Tales from the Backcountry, ArtWalk, Whistler Children's Art Festival, Whistler Art Workshops on the Lake, ARTrageous, Bizarre Bazaar, Whistler Street Entertainment and an annual Performance Series. WAC provides the annual Student Art Awards and Bursaries, an annual Artist Award of Excellence, Member Group Grants, resources, and information to artists, the community and outside organizations.
Welcome to the Audain Art Museum in Whistler, British Columbia! At 56,000 sq. ft., the Audain Art Museum houses the unique BC art collection of Michael Audain and Yoshiko Karasawa. Visit our website at www.audainartmuseum.com to learn more about our events and exhibitions.
On September 18th, 1998, Jet Simon was born at only 26 weeks. Due to his prematurity, doctor's explained the likelihood of Jet developing learning difficulties was high, Jet's mom, Joey Simon decided to train in the principles of Montessori education to help and encourage Jet in his learning.As artists, Joey and Jet's father, Darryl, shared their love of art with Jet. When Jet became a toddler, Joey and Jet went to the library, read art books and started painting. Jet was especially interested in the life stories of the artists.Four year old Jet's paintings and art stories were impressive. Other parents asked Joey if she would consider offering art workshops for children. 4Cats was born