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Walking along 2nd Avenue today you would be surprised to learn that 20 years ago the arts scene in Fernie was less than vibrant. Today, a stroll through our historic downtown is a cultural shopping feast. 

Diversity is the name of the game in the Fernie Arts Scene and within a three-block radius you can find an array of makers and artists. Painters, stain glass artists, blacksmiths, photographers, weavers, felters, potters, leatherworkers, jewellers, Fernie represents it all.

To me, art is the second-best thing after time in nature. Through my work, I try to bring the outside in. I don’t have any rules or set methods, I am constantly influenced by our local landscapes and wildlife, and materials that are either found or recycled. It’s even more satisfying to use something that would otherwise end up in a landfill and turn it into something that can be appreciated again.

Event Date(s): 
Saturday, May 29, 2021
Time: 
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Don't miss the chance to check out Noel Nault's Gallery Show and pick his brain about his photography. He will also be bringing in the camera he uses for his photographs.

Swing by The Arts Station on Saturday, May 29th From 1-3 pm for a meet and great! You can also check out his gallery show online!

Event Date(s): 
Thursday, August 26, 2021
Time: 
10:00am

'Internalize'

Event Date(s): 
Thursday, July 29, 2021
Time: 
10:00am

'The Guacamole Series'

Event Date(s): 
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Time: 
10:00am

'Kaleidoscope'

Event Date(s): 
Thursday, May 27, 2021

The Fernie Secondary School students showcase their talent in this Exposing Birch virtual gallery.

More details on this event are available on The Arts Station website.

Event Date(s): 
Thursday, April 29, 2021
Time: 

'Havens Nook'

"The world is mysterious with infinite amounts of environmental communities. The elusive opportunity in transforming these scenic communities into a visual art is inspirational. My mission is to inspire the audience by having them admire the suggestive and never ending stories that I discover when adventuring in such unusual places.”

Artist Bio
Noel Nault is a Canadian fine art photographer who lives in Kimberley, B.C.

In 1979 I accepted a teaching position in Fernie. I moved here from Vancouver, not liking the city life and decided that Fernie was where I wanted to be. I think it was only a few days before I was off exploring. A long term interest in history and geology attracted me to Wild Horse Creek, site of a big gold rush in 1863. 

Event Date(s): 
Repeats every day until Tue Oct 13 2020. Also includes Thu Oct 22 2020.
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Thursday, October 22, 2020
Time: 
9:00am - 11:00am

Come out a try out wheel throwing. No prior knowledge required. Instructor Tathlina Lovlin will go through the process of throwing a cylinder on the wheel. Clay will be provided. (Assuming we have recycled available.) If the participant does make an item, there's a $5 fee to have said item continued through the process including being glazed.

The class will have 1.5 hrs of instruction and have 30 minutes allotted for clean up. Those with prior experience are welcome, but please be aware the class will be geared towards first timers.