The local farmers markets are also an important part of the summer art scene with a wide variety of photographers, clothing designers, artists and jewelry artisans displaying. Check out the Whistler Farmer's Market every Sunday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Upper Village. The Franz's Trail Market in Creekside has wrapped up for the season.
Community gallery space with monthly shows. On the walls for September: The Art Of Tazara - new works by seven-year-old Tazara Lopes. Artist reception Saturday, Sept. 17, 2-6 p.m. Upstairs Foyer. Ph: 604-935-8410. www.myplacewhistler.org.
Renowned Canadian artists in a classic setting. Whistler Village Resort Gallery Row. Ph: 604-938-0887. www.adele-campbell.com.
Regularly changing displays by up-and-coming visual artists. Currently showing 'Blush' - acrylic paintings and ink drawings by Penticton-based artist Sarah Fahey. BBK's Pub, Upper Village. Ph: 604-932-9795.
Strong roster of classic painters including Hessam, Maya Eventov and American realist wine artist Thomas Arvid. Newest addition to the roster - local glass artist Duane Perrett. Pan Pacific Lodge. Ph: 604-935-0087. www.westcoastartgallery.com.
Studio, gallery, and paint-your-own-ceramics shop showcasing funky glass, wood, fibre arts, ceramics and photography. Regular creative classes and workshops. Call for rates/times. Tyndall Stone Lodge. Ph: 604-932-2822. www.expressionsartstudio.com.
Contemporary Canadian paintings, ceramics, glass, bronze and stone works. Fairmont Chateau Whistler Resort. Ph: 604-935-1862. www.mountaingalleries.com.
A wide variety of paintings, sculptures and jewelry from renowned Canadian and international artists. Town Plaza, Village North.
Ceramics by Borgi Rayen. Studio viewing by appointment. Whistler Creekside. Ph: 604-932-2468.
"Wearable art" custom handmade jewelry. Monthly guest visual artists. Ph: 604-905-7768. www.objectdesigngallery.com.
Elegant space showcasing bold contemporary paintings, sculptures and mixed-media. Whistler Village Resort Gallery Row. Ph: 604-938-3001. www.whistlerart.com.
Bold works by Northwest Coastal aboriginal artists. Whistler Village Resort Gallery Row. Ph: 604-905-5540. www.blacktusk.ca.