Arts and Culture

Event Date(s): 
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Time: 
12:00pm - 3:00pm

The Fernie Visual Artist Guild was established on March 23, 1953. The club wanted to encourage an exploration of the arts. A group of like-minded individuals pursuing their passion and helping one another. 

Please contact the Visual Arts Guild directly for more information and joining.

Event Date(s): 
Repeats every day until Mon Sep 04 2023.
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Thursday, August 10, 2023
Friday, August 11, 2023
Saturday, August 12, 2023
Sunday, August 13, 2023
Monday, August 14, 2023
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Thursday, August 17, 2023
Friday, August 18, 2023
Saturday, August 19, 2023
Sunday, August 20, 2023
Monday, August 21, 2023
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Friday, August 25, 2023
Saturday, August 26, 2023
Sunday, August 27, 2023
Monday, August 28, 2023
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Thursday, August 31, 2023
Friday, September 1, 2023
Saturday, September 2, 2023
Sunday, September 3, 2023
Monday, September 4, 2023
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Fernie Alpine Resort is excited to collaborate with The Fernie Arts Station and the Fernie District Arts Council to present an outdoor art gallery, bringing you a wonderful art display from some of our talented local artists.

Event Date(s): 
Sunday, August 27, 2023
Time: 
10:00am - 11:30am

On Sunday, August 27th join the Fernie Knox United Church they say goodbye to their beloved building, celebrate their history and partnership with Christ Church Anglican. All are welcome to attend this moving and amazing celebration.

Potluck reception to follow at their new home at 591 4th Avenue, Fernie, BC.

Visit the official Facebook event page for more details. 

Event Date(s): 
Thursday, August 31, 2023
Time: 
7:00pm - 9:00pm

"Coast's Creatures"

Artist Statement

Event Date(s): 
Sunday, September 10, 2023
Time: 
10:00am - 2:00pm

Wildsight Elk Valley is once again hosting the Fernie Fall Fair and we’re celebrating with a festival that is as unique as our community! The Fernie Fall Fair is a grassroots public event that encourages people to bridge rural and urban living through enjoying locally grown food.

Event Date(s): 
Monday, August 28, 2023
Time: 
9:30am - 12pm and/or 12:30pm - 3pm

Full day Summer Club Cre8 is back with Rachel Behan in the morning & Megan Thiessen in the afternoon. Funky arts based projects, with chilled out vibes! A new project each week, each with valuable creative learning outcomes.

Event Date(s): 
Monday, August 21, 2023
Time: 
9:30am - 12pm and/or 12:30pm - 3pm

Full day Summer Club Cre8 is back with Rachel Behan in the morning & Megan Thiessen in the afternoon. Funky arts based projects, with chilled out vibes! A new project each week, each with valuable creative learning outcomes.

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!

Event Date(s): 
Repeats every week every Wednesday until Wed Oct 18 2023 except Wed Oct 04 2023.
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Time: 
9:10am - 10:10am or 10:30am - 11:30am

Event Date(s): 
Repeats every day until Wed Aug 23 2023.
Friday, August 18, 2023
Saturday, August 19, 2023
Sunday, August 20, 2023
Monday, August 21, 2023
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Time: 
9:00am - 9:00pm

Out of the Box Dumpster Project is a public art initiative by FDAC collaboration with GFL Environmental. Commercial trash and recycling dumpsters will be transformed into works of public art by regional artists.⁠ ⁠ Artists will paint their dumpsters from August 18th - 23rd in Station Square! Swing by to check out the work, meet the artists and enjoy the sunshine!

Thanks to Nufloors Fernie for the donation of paint and BCAC for grant funding to support fair payment of professional artists.⁠