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The Cost of Art

Posted: 
Sep 04, 2023

A few weeks ago, a friend of mine asked me how I price my paintings. His question helped me realize that not many people know what goes into making a piece. I thought this month I would pull back the curtain a bit and share with you my process and some of the hidden costs 
to help build understanding about why buying art is valuable for the price. 

Tags: 
arts, Culture, Painting, Michael Hepher

Weekly Whereabouts with the Fernie Visual Artists

Event Date(s): 
Monday, August 28, 2023
Time: 
6:30pm

Join the Fernie Visual Artists each week for their causal, drop-in whereabouts en Plein air. Bring your art supplies, a lawn chair, and your imagination as we explore various locations in our neighbourhood. Let the locale influence your creative curiosity and discover your own adaptation of our community every Monday evening.

This Weeks Location will be: Fernie Boat Launch

The Wind Up! Wine and Cheese, bring a glass and bottle. Bring some cheese and a plate and knife or crackers. Winding up from an inspiring summer!

Tags: 
Fernie Arts Station, arts, Culture, Workshops, Painting

Weekly Whereabouts with the Fernie Visual Artists

Event Date(s): 
Monday, August 14, 2023
Time: 
6:30pm

Join the Fernie Visual Artists each week for their causal, drop-in whereabouts en Plein air. Bring your art supplies, a lawn chair, and your imagination as we explore various locations in our neighbourhood. Let the locale influence your creative curiosity and discover your own adaptation of our community every Monday evening.

This Weeks Location will be: Jeanne Parker's Backyard

Meet at the exercise equipment. From there you can decide whether to watch the bike park, the splash park or the skateboard park. Some quick figure studies can be done there. 

Tags: 
Fernie Arts Station, arts, Culture, Workshops, Painting

Too Busy to Ignore Inspiration

Posted: 
Aug 03, 2023

One of the characteristics of a small town art practice is that it’s most often made up of several pillars. Some artists will paint and run a small gallery. Others will throw pots and work as a studio tech. Still others will work a part-time job while growing their illustration practice. It often feels like there isn’t quite enough work to JUST paint, or JUST make pots. Perhaps that’s just the reality of being an artist anywhere. 

Tags: 
Painting, Michael Hepher

Weekly Whereabouts with the Fernie Visual Artists

Event Date(s): 
Monday, August 7, 2023
Time: 
6:30pm

Join the Fernie Visual Artists each week for their causal, drop-in whereabouts en Plein air. Bring your art supplies, a lawn chair, and your imagination as we explore various locations in our neighbourhood. Let the locale influence your creative curiosity and discover your own adaptation of our community every Monday evening.

This Weeks Location will be: Fernie Heritage Library Garden

Meet at the exercise equipment. From there you can decide whether to watch the bike park, the splash park or the skateboard park. Some quick figure studies can be done there. 

Tags: 
Fernie Arts Station, arts, Culture, Workshops, Painting

Weekly Whereabouts with the Fernie Visual Artists

Event Date(s): 
Monday, July 31, 2023
Time: 
6:30pm

Join the Fernie Visual Artists each week for their causal, drop-in whereabouts en Plein air. Bring your art supplies, a lawn chair, and your imagination as we explore various locations in our neighbourhood. Let the locale influence your creative curiosity and discover your own adaptation of our community every Monday evening.

This Weeks Location will be: Bike Park / Splash Park / Skateboard Park

Tags: 
Fernie Arts Station, arts, Culture, Workshops, Painting

Weekly Whereabouts with the Fernie Visual Artists

Event Date(s): 
Monday, July 24, 2023
Time: 
6:30pm

Join the Fernie Visual Artists each week for their causal, drop-in whereabouts en Plein air. Bring your art supplies, a lawn chair, and your imagination as we explore various locations in our neighbourhood. Let the locale influence your creative curiosity and discover your own adaptation of our community every Monday evening.

This Weeks Location will be: Hosmer - the lower ruin

Tags: 
Fernie Arts Station, arts, Culture, Workshops, Painting

Weekly Whereabouts with the Fernie Visual Artists

Event Date(s): 
Monday, July 17, 2023
Time: 
6:30pm

Join the Fernie Visual Artists each week for their causal, drop-in whereabouts en Plein air. Bring your art supplies, a lawn chair, and your imagination as we explore various locations in our neighbourhood. Let the locale influence your creative curiosity and discover your own adaptation of our community every Monday evening.

This Weeks Location will be: 3&93 Dairy Bar

Casual Drop in from 6:30pm

Default meeting place Rotary Park Gazebo in case of rain. Materials are required.

What to Bring:

Tags: 
Fernie Arts Station, arts, Culture, Workshops, Painting

Sabrina Curtis

Posted: 
Jul 03, 2023

I am incredibly honoured to be continuing my creative journey in Fernie this July (and the word nerd in me particularly loves how rhythmic that sounds)!

Art caught me completely off guard, as did the life-changing event that eventually led me to art. In 2019, a crash during a mountain bike race quite literally brought my 20-year career in community development in this region to a halt. That event may have forever altered my path, but I feel very fortunate that along the way I discovered art. And ironically, art is now bringing me full circle back to engaging with communities.

Tags: 
Sabrina Curtis, Painting, arts, Culture, Fernie artist

Cleansing Art Session

Event Date(s): 
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Time: 
7:00pm - 9:00pm

Use creation to clear your mind at the Elk Valley Suicide Task Force’s Art Cleansing Sessions. This is not an art class, but an expressive art experience. These sessions focus on building community and connection, rather than skills. 

You’re encouraged (but not obligated) to utilize the safe space to talk amongst peers, share experiences, thoughts and feelings, and find community support. 

Tags: 
Fernie Arts Station, arts, Culture, Workshops, Painting