Fernie Art Walk Brochure Fernie Art Walk October 2023 | Page 2

The Arts Station
Fernie Arts Co-op
Fernie Museum
The Miner’ s Walk
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The Arts Station & Public Art
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Element Jewelry + Objects
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Fernie Cenotaph
601 1st Ave | theartsstation. com
The hub of Fernie’ s cultural scene featuring workshops, presentations and entertainment including outdoor events and a new gallery show every month.
Public art surrounds the Arts Station:‘ A Hardy Town’ sculpture by Paul Reimer and Michael Hepher commemorates the 1908 Great Fire.‘ Grow with the Flow’ by Tara Higgins and Becca Davies celebrates Fernie’ s active lifestyle and love of music.
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All Aboard Mural
551 1st Ave | # ferniemuralproject
A deeply symbolic mural by Erich Stoffels featuring a traditional steam train and the iconic poppy, blending together Fernie’ s mining and military heritage on the wall of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch # 36.
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hsquared gallery
591 2nd Ave | hsquaredgallery. com
An eclectic showcase of Canadian artists, artisans, and makers. Pottery, paintings, glasswork, lighting & jewellery.
571 2nd Ave | elementjewelryco. ca
Working studio and gallery featuring handcrafted gold and silver by Matt Martin and imported artisanal items.
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Fernie Arts Co-op
572 2nd Ave | fernieartsco-op. com
Featuring art by over 50 local artists including jewellery, photography, paintings, textiles, pottery, sculpture and cosmetics.
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Studio 562
562 2nd Ave | leannestothert. com
Featuring original artwork by local artists Leanne Stothert, Tessa Stanley, Vanessa Croome, Erika Fait, and others.
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Elevation Gallery
532B 2nd Ave | elevationfernie. com
Artwork by a curated selection of Canadian artists including paintings, glasswork, and mixed media.
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491 2nd Ave | ferniemuseum. com
Thought-provoking art and heritage exhibits rotate through the first floor gallery, highlighting the landscapes and life of the Elk Valley.
‘ This is Our Fernie’ is a permanent exhibit on the ground floor depicting 130 years of Fernie’ s history through fascinating historical images, artifacts and insights.
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Eye of the Needle & Blue Fern
260 5th St | fernieforge. ca
Artisan gallery & working studio in a heritage building featuring metal work from Fernie Forge and fibre art, candles, and glasswork from a variety of artists. Felting classes with Sandra Barrett. Blue Fern sculpture and other hand-crafted installations around the front door.
At Fernie Court House, 401 4th Ave
A thoughtful depiction of a soldier bowed in sorrow above the poppies of Flanders Fields. Designed by German Canadian sculptor Emanuel Hahn, the work is a replica of the artist’ s memorial sculpture designed for Nova Scotia to commemorate the end of WWI.
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The Miner’ s Walk
At City Hall, 501 3rd Ave
A charming and unique tribute to Fernie’ s mining heritage. Small-scale iron sculptures by Fernie Forge; The Face of the Miner by Jeff De Boer; Interpretive panels & gardens.
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All Kinds of Beauty
Corner of 7th Street & 2nd Ave | # ferniemuralproject
A feature mural by Michael Hepher depicting the hopes, dreams, and aspirations of Fernie.
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Polar Peek Books
592 2nd Ave | polarpeekbooks. ca
Books by local & Canadian authors, local maps & guides, gifts, toys, and local original art & art cards.
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Outdoor Artwork
Castle on 1st Ave / Laneway
Two works by Aidan Lindsay that are easily accessible from 1st Ave and are a great spot for selfies!‘ Growth’ depicts a set of Angel wings and the‘ Sisters’ mural reflects our local landscape.
Blue Fern
All Kinds of Beauty