VISUALS, the Squamish Valley Artists Society, is pleased to present these Squamish Valley Art Events

Squamish is one of Canada's hotspots for professional artists. Discover this art destination....a place to enjoy, view and buy art to suit all tastes and budgets. VISUALS represents more than 50 artist members working in many different media. We welcome you to our annual events.

VISUALS Events

Spirit of Squamish Festival 2010

Members exhibit works at the UpStares Gallery during the Wild at Art Spirit of Squamish Festival.
Feb 1 to March 5, 2010.
Theme: Water! H20.
Opening Reception Thurs. Feb 11, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Everyone welcome.
Vote for your favourite work of art and be entered to win free art. Gallery hours Noon to 8 p.m. Closed Mondays. 37991 Cleveland Avenue, Downtown Squamish. 604 567-2787. www.upstaresgallery.com

"Squamish Spirit" - Our Winter 2010 ART Exhibit

You are officially invited!
The Foyer Gallery   Group Show
Feb 2 to March 8, 2010.
Walls & Cases: paintings, photography, sculpture, clay, mixed media
Opening Reception: Squamish Spirit" - Our Winter 2010 ART Exhibit
The Foyer Gallery is located downtown in the Squamish Public Library.
37907 2nd Ave, Squamish
Hours:
Mon - Thurs  noon to 8:00pm
Fri - Sunday  10:00 to 4:00 pm

ArtWalk

ArtWalk is VISUALS' showcase weekend event, held every third weekend of September. Artists throughout Squamish open up their studios and other exhibition spaces to provide you with the unique opportunity to meet them in the places where they create their pieces of fine art. Discover their drive, inspiration and talent through the rich and diverse displays throughout our galleries, shops and artist studios. All exhibitions are absolutely free. Pick up the free ArtWalk Guide at the many locations around town and participate in our self-guided tour - you'll be glad you did. Win beautiful art prizes by simply getting your Key to Art stamped at our venues.

Jan Phelan's donation for the VISUALS ArtWalk annual fundraiser raffle.
This stunning bowl is titled Solara, 18.5" x 18.5" x 5" high and valued at $900.

Art at the Market

The Art at the Market gallery is a group exhibition by VISUALS (held on three separate days this summer). Enjoy an exciting array of paintings, photography, pottery, stained glass, jewelry and more. Entry is absolutely free. Come to simply view an eclectic collection of fine art. You may also discover pieces that will transform your home or office (suitable for all tastes and budgets). And remember to vote for your favourite item on display in our People's Choice Draw for a chance to win art donated by one of our artists. VISUALS will also be selling fundraiser tickets to help support our programs. The gallery is at the Squamish Arts Council Building in the park at 37950 Cleveland Avenue and is (wo)manned by the artists showing that day. Don’t miss the unique chance to meet the artists in one of Canada ’s top creative spots. The Farmer's Market is held simultaneously next door.

Discover Squamish Town Centre

Walking around downtown Squamish provides an easy explanation why so many artists and outdoor enthusiasts choose to live in this West Coast community. The views from nearly every street corner are spectacular and include the Howe Sound, North America ’s southern-most fjord, Mount Garibaldi and the Stawamus Chief, the world’s second largest freestanding piece of granite in the world. Sample the town’s restaurants and cafes. Browse its specialty shops and galleries. Discover the sculpture garden, mosaic project, log books, stone masks and murals. Stroll on one of the many estuary or ocean beach trails. Hike, bike, paddle, surf, climb, relax...the possibilities in Squamish are endless. Enjoy the hospitality at one of our many excellent places to stay.

Printed and Online Squamish Events Calendar and Community Notices including Arts Events, artist calls and auditions.