Fernie Art Walk

Explore Fernie’ s art installations, galleries, and working studios on an art walk through Historic Downtown and beyond.

Meet artists and artisans as they work and discover their inspiration, from the charming rose-gold and brick heritage buildings to the surrounding peaks and forests, and the people who live and play here.

Let us take you behind the scenes and into the studios of some of Fernie’ s talented artists in the Artists & Artisans episode of This is Fernie! with Sadie. Ready to dive in? Visit thisisfernie. com to watch the episode.

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As you stroll through Historic Downtown Fernie, visit local coffee shops and boutique stores to find unique local art and gifts for sale.

Around Fernie there’ s even more to discover including Chainsaw Carver Michael A. Penny open regularly on Highway 3, plus fine pottery by Sarah Pike on McDonald Ave open by appointment.

Seek out‘ Ghost Signs’ on historical buildings— century-old advertising that can still be seen including‘ Royal Crown Soap’ on the former Fernie Laundry, now the Elks Hall, and‘ Photoplays’ on the former Isis Theatre, now Nevados Restaurant.

Art events held throughout the year include the Columbia Basin Culture Tour, Elk Valley Pride Festival, Film Festivals, Mountain Markets from July to September, Fernie Craft Fairs from October to May, gallery openings, live entertainment, workshops, demonstrations, and more!

Explore Fernie with a series of themed self-guided tours in the free Iconic Fernie Mobile App. Download the App or visit iconicfernie. com

Fernie & Elk Valley Cultural Guide

Highlighting the artistic, cultural and geographical heritage and activity of the Elk Valley with stories, images, listings, and insights into the communities and landscapes we love.

Pick up a free copy at visitor information centres, coffee shops and attractions or download from elkvalleyculture. com

Fernie Banner Project and Out of the Box Dumpsters

The Fernie Banner Project launched in 2005. Each year, colourful new banners by local artists are produced to line the streets in Historic Downtown Fernie and then spend their second year along Hwy # 3. In 2014, the Out of the Box Dumpster project was created to bring art to unlikely places.

For more information visit theartsstation. com

For more information visit:

Tourismfernie. com Elkvalleyculture. com

Front cover: Grow With The Flow Mural

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