FEATURE ARTISTS
FERNIE ARTS CO-OP
Celebrating 20 years in 2021 , The Fernie Arts Co-op is a collective of some of the region ’ s best artists and artwork . Featuring pottery , painting , photography , glass art , jewellery , textiles and leather goods , sculpture , souvenirs , soap and cosmetics , the 2nd Avenue store offers an extensive range of large and small format art . Many of the co-op ’ s artists are inspired by our local environment so visitors can expect to see beautiful scenic landscapes , images of local wildlife and activities , and lots of mountain colours alongside a few surprises .
The 40 artists who make up the co-op ’ s roster are based in or near Fernie , with some artists calling the Crowsnest Pass home , and some based to the west of Fernie in Elko . Each one brings a fresh perspective to the vibrant store , from the whimsical jewellery , textiles , stickers , and landscape art of founding members Alice Byrne and Keya White to the graphic drama of paintings by Karin Wardle and Patrick Markle .
Wildlife features in many forms ; Marla De Boon ’ s detailed animal portraits are presented in highly illustrative and dream-like settings , while Annica Collombin distills her images down to basic graphic elements and then applies them to wood for finished pieces that look as good indoors as out . The Fernie Arts Co-op is a cherished feature in Fernie ’ s arts community and a must-visit stop on the Fernie Art Walk .
Fernieartsco-op . com | 250-423-7044 572 2nd Ave
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