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1- <strong>Digital</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Web</strong> <strong>Design</strong><br />
Garth Henderson/ Black Bear Ventures<br />
403-678-6224<br />
www.sitesatwork.com<br />
results@sitesatwork.com<br />
GoGo Graphics – Sally Garen<br />
104, 743 Railway Ave.Ste #653<br />
T1W 1P2<br />
403-688-5781 Fax 403-678-5780<br />
sgaren@gogographics.ca<br />
www.gogographics.ca<br />
Graphicon <strong>Design</strong>/Conrad Habing<br />
16 - 241 Benchl<strong>and</strong>s Terrace, T1W 1G1<br />
403-609-9298<br />
conrad@conradhabing.com<br />
Joëlla Graphika<br />
Marie-Joëlle Driard<br />
252 Lady MacDonald Drive, T1W 1H8<br />
403-678-1875<br />
mjdriard@telus.net<br />
Specializing in digital photography directed specifically at web<br />
publishing. Black Bear Ventures is a <strong>Web</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Web</strong><br />
Marketing consultancy serving the Bow Valley. A graduate of<br />
the Banff School of Fine <strong>Art</strong>s photography program, Garth has<br />
lived, worked <strong>and</strong> photographed in the Bow Valley since 1970.<br />
Providing art for business: web design, graphic design,<br />
brochures, printing <strong>and</strong> marketing. Call GoGo Graphics for<br />
expert marketing help now!<br />
Graphic designer. Photographer - works primarily in black <strong>and</strong><br />
white.<br />
Original, versatile graphic services <strong>and</strong> commercial art<br />
work. Computer design. Poster design, logos, etc.<br />
Laurie Buxton - Impression <strong>Design</strong><br />
964 Wilson Way, T1W 2Z4<br />
403-678-7005<br />
impressiondesign@shaw.ca<br />
ParanoidFish <strong>Web</strong>site & Graphic <strong>Design</strong><br />
805 3rd Street<br />
403-202-0769<br />
contact@paranoidfish.com<br />
www.paranoidfish.com<br />
Scott Manktelow <strong>Design</strong><br />
148-105 Bow Meadows Cres., T1W 2W8<br />
design@scottmanktelow.com<br />
www.scottmanktelow.com<br />
403-678-6041 fx: 888-241-6041<br />
Stuart Martin<br />
403-609-7092<br />
stuartm@kananaskis.com<br />
www.kananaskis.com<br />
Visual Café - Jeff Glynn<br />
609 Larch Place,T1W 1S1<br />
403-609-0556<br />
Jeff@visualcafe.ca<br />
www.visualcafe.ca<br />
Graphic designer working in the Bow Valley for 10 years.<br />
Specializing in print design; projects range from corporate annual<br />
reports, brochures, to complete local event br<strong>and</strong>ing, including<br />
logos, stationery, posters, <strong>and</strong> web frame layout.<br />
A small, service-oriented design studio <strong>and</strong> marketing agency<br />
with teams in Banff, Canmore, Calgary <strong>and</strong> Edmonton. Provide<br />
creative web <strong>and</strong> print services in a wide range of industries.<br />
Specialties include developing corporate identity (including<br />
logos), creating a web presence, <strong>and</strong> marketing both through<br />
traditional <strong>and</strong> non-traditional media.<br />
A versatile graphic <strong>and</strong> web design firm for a wide range of<br />
media. Interests include book <strong>and</strong> other print publishing,<br />
corporate br<strong>and</strong>ing, illustration, performance clothing, <strong>and</strong><br />
website design with custom content management systems.<br />
Extensive work in advertising <strong>and</strong> promotion.<br />
<strong>Web</strong>site hosting, design <strong>and</strong> promotion at affordable prices. Call<br />
today for a free consultation!<br />
With the programming talent of Jeff Glynn <strong>and</strong> the artistic<br />
eye of artist Pascale Ouellet, Visual Café creates one of a<br />
kind websites for you. We also maintain <strong>and</strong> host websites<br />
for our clients in the Bow Valley <strong>and</strong> beyond.<br />
www.Mountain<strong>Art</strong>sFoundation.com Cultural Directory 2010-11 - 1 -
1- <strong>Digital</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Web</strong> <strong>Design</strong> continued<br />
Willow <strong>Web</strong> Weavers<br />
403.688.5353<br />
info@willowweb.ca<br />
www.willowweb.ca<br />
Wyn Haldeman<br />
#30, 216 Three Sisters Drive, T1W 2M2<br />
403-609-3207<br />
lynnewyn@telus.net<br />
Graphic artist/custom website design.<br />
Original shapes computer art.<br />
Did you Know?<br />
Every June, The Canadian Mountain <strong>Art</strong>s Foundation presents the annual <strong>artsPeak</strong> <strong>Art</strong>s<br />
Festival. Incorporating over 100 presenting artists, 60 plus volunteers, 50 plus presentations <strong>and</strong><br />
36 venues, <strong>artsPeak</strong> provides Canmore residents <strong>and</strong> visitors with a wide array of opportunities<br />
to explore, celebrate <strong>and</strong> be inspired by the arts. <strong>Art</strong>ists are providing festival-goers with a<br />
weekend of song, film, street performance <strong>and</strong> numerous opportunities to explore the visual arts.<br />
In addition, there are two series of workshops to provide novice artists with the opportunity to<br />
receive h<strong>and</strong>s-on instruction is several arts disciplines. Of particular note is that the vast majority<br />
of the activities presented are Free to the Public, including all of our workshops.<br />
Visit our website: www.artspeakcanmore.com for more information.<br />
www.Mountain<strong>Art</strong>sFoundation.com Cultural Directory 2010-11 - 2 -
2- Facilities<br />
Canadian Rockies Public Schools<br />
618 - 7th Ave., T1W 2H5<br />
403-678-1331<br />
www.crsd.ab.ca<br />
Canmore Civic Centre<br />
Classroom, Atrium<br />
Conference Room, Community Hall<br />
902 - 7th Avenue, T1W 3K1<br />
678-0808 ext. 335<br />
ballen@canmore.ca<br />
www.canmore.ca<br />
Canmore Miners‟ Union Hall<br />
Bob Snape, Facility Manager<br />
738 - 7th Street, T1W 2C7<br />
403-609-2007<br />
muh@shaw.ca<br />
Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park<br />
100, 1988 Olympic Way, T1W 2T6<br />
403-678-2400 F: 403-678-5696<br />
canmore.nordiccentre@gov.ab.ca<br />
Canmore Recreation Centre Community Hall<br />
1900-8th Avenue<br />
403-678-0808 ext. 335<br />
ballen@canmore.ca<br />
www.canmore.ca<br />
Canmore Seniors Drop In Centre<br />
600 B 9th St., T1W 3L9<br />
403-678-2457<br />
csassoc@telus.net<br />
www.canmoreseniorsassociation.org<br />
Creekside Hall<br />
600 B 9th St., T1W 2T2<br />
403-678-2457<br />
csassoc@telus.net<br />
www.canmoreseniorsassociation.org<br />
St. Michael´s Anglican Church Hall<br />
709 7th St., T1W 2C3<br />
403-678-5191<br />
stmikes@telusplanet.net<br />
www.stmichaels-anglican-canmore.com<br />
Rental space available at all three Canmore schools,<br />
including Canmore Collegiate High School 250-seat<br />
theatre, gymnasium, classrooms. Rental fees, theatre<br />
specs <strong>and</strong> contract information - call for details.<br />
Classroom, Atrium: Facilities available for rent. Call for<br />
info. Community Hall: Located on the upper floor of the<br />
Canmore Recreation Centre, this hall seats 230 people,<br />
full professional kitchen available (<strong>and</strong> may be rented<br />
separately). For full amenities <strong>and</strong> pricing information, visit<br />
the website. Conference Room: Upper floor of the<br />
Canmore Recreation Centre, seats 35-40 people.<br />
Historic community centre built in 1910 is home to "The<br />
Pine Tree Players", "<strong>artsPeak</strong>" <strong>and</strong> "Live on 7th" concert<br />
series. Available for all types of community events -<br />
dances, concerts, theatrical presentations, banquets,<br />
weddings, receptions <strong>and</strong> meetings. Up to 150 capacity.<br />
A year-round recreation destination. The Day Lodge<br />
features a café, fireplace, changing rooms, showers, day<br />
lockers <strong>and</strong> five rooms available for private rental.<br />
Hours of operation: 9:00 am to 9:00 pm, daily (9:00 am to<br />
5:30 pm in the summer).<br />
Located on the upper floor of the Canmore Recreation<br />
Centre, this hall seats 230 people. Full professional<br />
kitchen available (<strong>and</strong> may be rented separately). For full<br />
amenities <strong>and</strong> pricing information, visit the website.<br />
Smaller of two halls owned by the Canmore Seniors<br />
Association. Suitable for gatherings of 100 people or less,<br />
kitchen, tables, chairs, CD player <strong>and</strong> sound system, large<br />
screen available.<br />
Larger of two halls owned by the Canmore Seniors´<br />
Association, Creekside Hall seats 240 <strong>and</strong> opens out<br />
onto a patio with gas barbecue. Tables, chairs, sound<br />
system, facility to hook up Power Point, drop-down<br />
screen <strong>and</strong> projection TV. Full professional kitchen.<br />
Portable bar.<br />
Home of Canmore´s community-owned gr<strong>and</strong> piano.<br />
Large hall has seating capacity for 170 persons (theatre<br />
style), tables, chairs, full kitchen, sound system. Available<br />
for bookings.<br />
www.Mountain<strong>Art</strong>sFoundation.com Cultural Directory 2010-11 - 3 -
3- Festivals<br />
Canada Day Celebration<br />
Rob Seeley (Chair)<br />
403-609-1010<br />
rob@thephonestore.ca<br />
Canadian Rockies Quilt <strong>Art</strong> Conference<br />
c/o The Sugar Pine Company<br />
1-737 10th Street T1W 2A3<br />
quilting@thesugarpine.com<br />
www.thesugarpine.com<br />
Canmore <strong>artsPeak</strong> <strong>Art</strong>s Festival<br />
Ric Proctor, Event Co-ordinator<br />
Box 8521, T1W 2V2<br />
info@artspeakcanmore.com<br />
www.artspeakcanmore.com<br />
Canmore Children´s Festival<br />
BOX 8538, T1W 2V3<br />
www.canmorechildrensfestival.com<br />
Canmore Folk Music Festival<br />
Ken Rooks, Director/<strong>Art</strong>istic Director<br />
Box 8098, T1W 2T8<br />
403-678-2524<br />
info@canmorefolkfestival.com<br />
www.canmorefolkfestival.com<br />
Canmore Highl<strong>and</strong> Games<br />
Sally Garen<br />
Box 8102, T1W 2T8<br />
403-678-9454<br />
canmorehighl<strong>and</strong>games@telus.net<br />
www.canmorehighl<strong>and</strong>games.ca<br />
Festival of Eagles<br />
Chris Bartolomie, Supervisor, <strong>Art</strong>s & Culture<br />
1900 8 Avenue, T1W 1Y2<br />
403-678-1878<br />
specialevents@canmore.ca<br />
www.gov.canmore.ab.ca/html/Town-<br />
Departments/Special_ Events<br />
Volunteer-based event celebrating our nation´s unity<br />
through cultural expression in dance, music <strong>and</strong> food.<br />
July 1st -- pancake breakfast at Centennial Park, Family<br />
Fun Run, renowned parade down Main Street at noon,<br />
entertainment throughout the afternoon at Centennial<br />
Park, fireworks at 10:30 pm at Millennium Park.<br />
Presented by The Sugar Pine Company, the<br />
Canmore Quilt <strong>Art</strong> Rockies event offers 2, 3, <strong>and</strong> 5 days of<br />
workshops by international instructors for an educational<br />
program custom-designed to suit your interests. Evening<br />
lectures, prizes <strong>and</strong> goodie bags, daily show <strong>and</strong> share,<br />
dessert social <strong>and</strong> door prizes – Non-stop inspiration!<br />
Presented by the Canadian Mountain <strong>Art</strong>s Foundation,<br />
the Canmore <strong>artsPeak</strong> <strong>Art</strong>s Festival takes place the<br />
third weekend in June. Celebrating arts in Canmore;<br />
an array of venues <strong>and</strong> activities: artWalk, artFair,<br />
artSong, Street Performer‟s Festival, Hanging <strong>Art</strong>,<br />
artLens, photography contest, artZone workshops <strong>and</strong><br />
more – most are free!<br />
Festival held Saturday of the May long weekend. Music,<br />
puppetry, magic, juggling, face painting, fun, storytelling,<br />
crafts, workshops, laughter, dancing, clowning around,<br />
singing <strong>and</strong> imagination, all at the Kid´s Fest in May. For<br />
volunteer opportunities call Jill, 678-2468.<br />
Alberta´s longest-running folk festival celebrated each year<br />
on the August Heritage Day long week end. A special<br />
family area for children of all ages includes a petting zoo, a<br />
7m climbing wall, <strong>and</strong> a craft tent. Food & <strong>Art</strong>isan fair ,<br />
Friday evening free street dance, a Saturday afternoon<br />
free Kids Concert <strong>and</strong> Monday morning free pancake<br />
breakfast. Volunteers are always needed!<br />
The biggest Celtic culture experience in Western<br />
Canada takes place Canmore on Sunday, Labour Day<br />
weekend. Competitions by highl<strong>and</strong> dancers, pipers,<br />
drummers, heavy sportsmen, sheep dog demos; Celtic<br />
vendors <strong>and</strong> Clan tents. Beer Garden <strong>and</strong> Evening<br />
Ceilidh feature non-stop entertainment in heated tent.<br />
Tickets, food <strong>and</strong> drink (haggis! fish <strong>and</strong> chips!)<br />
available on-site. Rain or shine.<br />
The annual celebration of the spirit <strong>and</strong> presence of the<br />
golden eagle <strong>and</strong> its autumn migration over Canmore, held<br />
in October. A weekend of Eagle Celebrations including<br />
guided hikes, bird walks, interpretive displays, theatrical<br />
performances <strong>and</strong> guest speakers. Spotting scopes are<br />
set up at the High School, <strong>and</strong> Colin Weir brings his<br />
Alberta Birds of Prey Exhibit. Among the live birds on<br />
display will be a golden eagle.<br />
www.Mountain<strong>Art</strong>sFoundation.com Cultural Directory 2010-11 - 4 -
Bow Valley Justice Film Festival<br />
PO Box 8100, T1W 2T8<br />
403-678-3332<br />
education@cause.ca<br />
www.cause.ca<br />
A free film festival featuring a variety of films focused on<br />
social <strong>and</strong> environmental justice themes, followed by<br />
discussions led by community leaders, the festival<br />
provides opportunities for education, reflection <strong>and</strong> action.<br />
Kids´ <strong>Art</strong> Exhibition<br />
Heather Dougan<br />
1900-8 Avenue, T1W 1Y2<br />
403-678-1878<br />
hdougan@canmore.ca<br />
An exhibition by the youth of Canmore. Kid‟s <strong>Art</strong> is not a<br />
competition, rather a celebration of the creative efforts of<br />
young members of our community. <strong>Art</strong>work created by<br />
youth aged 4- 12. Runs every winter -- watch for<br />
submission details.<br />
Miners‟ Day<br />
Canmore Museum & Geoscience Centre<br />
902B-7th Avenue, T1W 2A9<br />
403-678-2462<br />
info@cmags.org<br />
www.cmags.org<br />
New Year´s Eve - Party on the Pond<br />
1900 8 Avenue T1W 1Y2<br />
403-678-1878<br />
specialevents@canmore.ca<br />
www.gov.canmore.ab.ca/html/Town-<br />
Departments/Special_Events<br />
The Banff World Television Festival<br />
Achilles Media Ltd.<br />
Esmé Comfort<br />
202-102 Boulder Cres.,<br />
403-678-1216<br />
info@achillesmedia.com<br />
www.bwtvf.com<br />
The Canmore coal mines closed on Friday, July 13 th ,<br />
1979, <strong>and</strong> in celebration <strong>and</strong> recognition of the miners <strong>and</strong><br />
their families, Miners‟ Day occurs on the closest Saturday<br />
to July 13 each year. A parade starts at noon at the<br />
NWMP Barracks, followed by a free barbecue lunch in<br />
front of the museum.<br />
Ring in the New Year with friends <strong>and</strong> family - warm<br />
yourself by the fire, enjoy music <strong>and</strong> entertainment, lace<br />
up your skates <strong>and</strong> take a turn around the ice… there´ll<br />
be hot dogs <strong>and</strong> hot chocolate… <strong>and</strong> fireworks!!! At 9:30<br />
p.m. a series of loud star bursts will draw everyone´s<br />
eyes to the north end of the pond. Midnight Fireworks at<br />
Millennium Park .<br />
Every June, at the Fairmont Banff Springs, the Banff World<br />
Television/nextMEDIA Festival honours the best in<br />
television with its Rockie Awards. International program<br />
buyers, network executives, distribution companies <strong>and</strong><br />
independent producers attend the four day event to seek<br />
business <strong>and</strong> creative opportunities.<br />
Vic Lewis International B<strong>and</strong><br />
Festival<br />
Tracey Wilkins<br />
1D -737 Mallard Alley, T1W 2A8<br />
403-688-0283<br />
tracey.wilkins@shaw.ca<br />
www.mountainartsfoundation.com<br />
Winter Carnival<br />
Chris Bartolomie, Supervisor, <strong>Art</strong>s <strong>and</strong> Culture<br />
1900 8 Avenue, T1W 1Y2<br />
403-678-1878<br />
specialevents@canmore.ca<br />
www.gov.canmore.ab.ca/html/Town-<br />
Departments/Special_Events<br />
Presented by the Canadian Mountain <strong>Art</strong>s<br />
Foundation, this annual b<strong>and</strong> festival takes place in<br />
mid-November. Founded in 1995 <strong>and</strong> named after<br />
long-time Canmore musician, Vic Lewis. Canmore<br />
plays host to 800-1,000 young musicians in a<br />
weekend of concert b<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> jazz b<strong>and</strong><br />
performances, workshops <strong>and</strong> clinics with esteemed<br />
conductors <strong>and</strong> clinicians.<br />
Held annually in the month of February, Canmore‟s<br />
Winter Carnival has indoor <strong>and</strong> outdoor fun in store for<br />
every member of the family. From ice carving to log<br />
sawing, ice hockey to musical concerts, performances<br />
<strong>and</strong> dances to art openings, skating <strong>and</strong> family fun -<br />
everyone in Canmore can find a way to have fun <strong>and</strong><br />
keep warm during Canmore‟s Winter Carnival.<br />
www.Mountain<strong>Art</strong>sFoundation.com Cultural Directory 2010-11 - 5 -
4-Film, Video <strong>and</strong> Television<br />
Aydin Productions Ltd.<br />
Aydin Odyakmaz<br />
Box 8052, T1W 2T8<br />
403-678-0339<br />
aydin@aydin.ca<br />
www.aydin.ca<br />
Bob´s Yer Uncle Productions<br />
Bob Snape<br />
P.O. Box 8317, T1W 2V1<br />
(403) 678-4418;(403) 609-1280 cell<br />
bobsnape@shaw.ca<br />
Glen Crawford Production Services<br />
403-678-4621<br />
glencrawford@telusplanet.net<br />
Karen Parmiter,<br />
Radio Producer, "Points West"<br />
Park Radio 101.1 FM<br />
403-815-8140<br />
Leanne Allison <strong>and</strong> Karsten Heuer<br />
403-609-4173<br />
http://www.necessaryjourneys.ca<br />
Martin Finnerty Productions<br />
296 Three Sisters Drive<br />
403-678-5003<br />
Martin.finnerty@shaw.ca<br />
Aydin Productions Ltd. has produced a variety of<br />
video productions from tourism-based videos,<br />
conference <strong>and</strong> meeting video to commercials. A<br />
partner in Resort TV Canadian Rockies.<br />
Specializing in production of Theatrical stage,<br />
concerts <strong>and</strong> special events.<br />
Over 30 years experience in the business.<br />
Video <strong>and</strong> film production services. Extensive<br />
background in adventure programs, documentaries <strong>and</strong><br />
interpretive programming.<br />
Join Parks radio every Friday from 4 till 6 for Points West,<br />
a program in a kitchen party format that covers the music,<br />
arts <strong>and</strong> entertainment flowing through the Bow Valley.<br />
Award winning filmmakers of two feature-length<br />
documentaries produced by the National Film Board of<br />
Canada. Being Caribou won a Gemini award in 2004 <strong>and</strong><br />
Finding Farley won the gr<strong>and</strong> prize at the Banff Mountain<br />
Film Festival in 2009. Available for production camera <strong>and</strong><br />
sound <strong>and</strong> post production story development <strong>and</strong> writing.<br />
Martin Finnerty Productions provides video<br />
documentation services <strong>and</strong> video-editing of dance<br />
performances, plays, concerts, seminars, <strong>and</strong> other<br />
similar arts <strong>and</strong> cultural events.<br />
McCloskey Productions Inc.<br />
Patrick McCloskey & Heather Walter<br />
335 Lady MacDonald Cres., T1W 1H5<br />
403-609-3339<br />
patrick@mccloskeyproductions.com<br />
heather@mccloskeyproductions.com<br />
www.mccloskeyproductions.com<br />
Award-winning filmmakers, specializing in<br />
productions dealing with natural, cultural, historic <strong>and</strong><br />
scientific themes for interpretive centres <strong>and</strong><br />
museums, <strong>and</strong> for broadcast. Video, film, still<br />
photography, <strong>and</strong> soundscapes.<br />
Roger Vernon - Mistaya Film Services Ltd.<br />
918 16 St., T1W 1X5<br />
403-678-5172<br />
rvcine@telusplanet.net<br />
Shadow Light Productions Ltd.,<br />
Rachel Gauk / Doug Latimer<br />
403-609-1563<br />
www.shadowlightproductions.ca<br />
rgauk@shadowlightproductions.ca<br />
Motion picture production. Director/cinematographer.<br />
Documentary <strong>and</strong> Feature films.<br />
Video production company specializing in multi-media<br />
production, from convention/conferences to<br />
educational DVDs <strong>and</strong> web-based video to HD<br />
television broadcasting.<br />
www.Mountain<strong>Art</strong>sFoundation.com Cultural Directory 2010-11 - 6 -
Sky Light Pictures/Will Schmidt<br />
129 Kodiak Road, T1W 1C5<br />
403-688-0123<br />
willschmidt@skylightpicturesmedia.com<br />
Video production services for arts, documentary,<br />
interpretive <strong>and</strong> corporate programs.<br />
www.skylightpicturesmedia.com<br />
The Banff World Television Festival<br />
Achilles Media Ltd.<br />
Esmé Comfort<br />
202-102 Boulder Cres.,<br />
403-678-1216<br />
info@achillesmedia.com<br />
www.bwtvf.com<br />
Every June, at the Fairmont Banff Springs, the Banff World<br />
Television Festival honours the best in television with its<br />
Rockie Awards. International program buyers, network<br />
executives, distribution companies <strong>and</strong> independent<br />
producers attend the five-day event to seek business <strong>and</strong><br />
creative opportunities.<br />
Did you Know?<br />
The <strong>Art</strong>s Connector, CMAF‟s<br />
website at<br />
www.mountainartsfoundation.com,<br />
includes access to this Directory<br />
<strong>and</strong> the free Cultural Calendar.<br />
You can submit any arts-related<br />
events to k.matheson@shaw.ca by<br />
the last Sunday in the month. <strong>Art</strong><br />
openings, music concerts,<br />
theatrical events, author readings<br />
<strong>and</strong> opportunities to be involved in<br />
the arts appear online in the<br />
Cultural Calendar on CMAF‟s<br />
website <strong>and</strong> in the Rocky Mountain<br />
Outlook’s Cultural Calendar in the<br />
first issue of every month.<br />
www.Mountain<strong>Art</strong>sFoundation.com Cultural Directory 2010-11 - 7 -
5-Folk <strong>and</strong> Fibre <strong>Art</strong><br />
Birgid Ebsen-Thompson<br />
403-678-1701<br />
bikethom@telusplanet.net<br />
Frances Robinson<br />
104 Grassi Place<br />
403-678-2245<br />
chiefera@shaw.ca<br />
<strong>Art</strong>acious H<strong>and</strong>painted Silk<br />
208 Benchl<strong>and</strong>s Terrace, T1W 1G1<br />
403-678-8713<br />
rom<strong>and</strong>ana@telus.net<br />
www.rom<strong>and</strong>ana.com<br />
Isabella E. Nelson<br />
333 Canyon Close, T1W 1H4<br />
403-678-6355<br />
ienelson@telus.net<br />
Award winning artist Dana Roman creates silk<br />
banners, pictures, painted silk art clothes, painted silk<br />
scarves <strong>and</strong> one-of-a-kind silk yardage. By<br />
appointment only.<br />
Oil paintings, water colours, fibre art wall hangings.<br />
Quilter.<br />
Fibre art, water colours, silverpoint.<br />
"KOFU” / Maho Hasegawa-Foster<br />
929 Wilson Way, T1W 2Y9<br />
(403)-678-2110<br />
www.japanese.kofu.com<br />
info@japanesekofu.com<br />
JenV <strong>Design</strong>s<br />
Jenny Larson<br />
221-300 Palliser Lane<br />
403-493-5366 (JENN)<br />
jenvdesigns@gmail.com<br />
www.jenvdesigns.blogspot.com<br />
M. Ruth Stalder<br />
323 Lady MacDonald Cres., T1W 1H5<br />
403-678-6128<br />
estalder@telus.net<br />
Maho creates fabric art using vintage kimonos <strong>and</strong> obis.<br />
The fabric, either framed or sewn into wall hangings or<br />
table runners, is usually silk, either dyed, woven or<br />
embroidered. Swatches often feature some element of<br />
nature: birds, flowers, animals or l<strong>and</strong>scapes. Maho‟s work<br />
is currently displayed at Chef‟s Studio Japan in Canmore.<br />
H<strong>and</strong> made one-of-a-kind leather accessories such as<br />
woman's bags, belts, wallets <strong>and</strong> clutches. Womens<br />
clothing <strong>and</strong> accessories. Store representation in<br />
Canmore are Clothing West <strong>and</strong> Gingerella Shoes.<br />
Clothing repairs <strong>and</strong> alterations.<br />
H<strong>and</strong>weaving. Craft sale <strong>and</strong> special orders.<br />
Mountain Cabin Quilters Guild<br />
Chris Perren, President<br />
P.O.Box 8008, T1W 2T8<br />
chrisperren@hotmail.com<br />
M<strong>and</strong>ate: To provide opportunities for community<br />
service through guild activities by members who meet<br />
<strong>and</strong> share their love of quilting; to teach <strong>and</strong> promote<br />
quilting; to present quilting shows <strong>and</strong> exhibitions.<br />
Roseanne Tarnowski<br />
702 2nd St., T1W 2K7<br />
403-678-6785<br />
quilters@telusplanet.net<br />
www.quiltersinn.com<br />
Sugar Pine Company Limited, The<br />
#1, 737-10 th Street, T1W 2A3<br />
403-678-9603<br />
quilting@thesugarpine.com<br />
www.thesugarpine.com<br />
Quilter - original <strong>and</strong> commissioned works. Quilt<br />
instructor. Guest speaker with trunk show (quiltrelated)<br />
for special events. Proprietor: the Quilters<br />
Inn B & B, Canmore.<br />
Presenting local quilters <strong>and</strong> designers. Friendly<br />
personalized service. 8000+ quilting fabrics. Quilting books<br />
<strong>and</strong> patterns, unique quilt kits. Classes throughout the<br />
year; annual <strong>Art</strong> Quilt Conference. Husqvarna Viking<br />
sewing machine dealer.<br />
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All in the Wild Gallery<br />
712-A Main Street, T1W 2B6<br />
403-609-3141<br />
bantlecanmore@sasktel.net<br />
www.bantlephoto.com<br />
Biologist <strong>and</strong> eco-guide Jason Bantle creates exquisite<br />
wildlife images using film <strong>and</strong> without filters or digital<br />
alteration. H<strong>and</strong>-made <strong>and</strong> unframed photographs from<br />
northern Canada <strong>and</strong> Alaska include polar, grizzly <strong>and</strong><br />
black bears, Arctic foxes <strong>and</strong> wolves.<br />
Avens Gallery, The<br />
104-709 Main Street, T1W 2B2<br />
403-678-4471<br />
theavensgallery@telusplanet.net<br />
Canadian <strong>Art</strong> Gallery/Doug Maclean<br />
403-678-2197<br />
doug@canadianartgallery.com<br />
www.canadianartgallery.com<br />
Canmore Museum <strong>and</strong> GeoScience Centre<br />
Mary-Beth Laviolette, Project Manager<br />
907-7th Avenue T1W 2A9<br />
403-678-2462<br />
info@cmags.org<br />
www.cmags.org<br />
Elevation Gallery<br />
Cheryl Baxter<br />
#100-729 Main Street T1W 2B2<br />
403-609-3324<br />
cheryl@elevationgallery.ca<br />
www.elevationgallery.ca<br />
Hot Glass Studio/Susan Gottselig<br />
Unit 8, 111 Bow Meadows Crescent<br />
403-609-9333<br />
www.albertacraft.ab.ca/susangottselig<br />
hotglass@telusplanet.net<br />
Northwest Mounted Police Barracks<br />
609 Main Street, T1W 2B1<br />
403-678-1955<br />
info@cmags.org<br />
www.cmags.org<br />
of Cabbages <strong>and</strong> Kings Pottery Studio<br />
John <strong>and</strong> Katie Borrowman<br />
Unit11-A 102 Bow Meadows Cres.<br />
403-678-1922<br />
ofcabbages<strong>and</strong>kingspottery@hotmail.com<br />
www.ofcabbages<strong>and</strong>kings.ca<br />
Showing original paintings, photography, sculpture,<br />
ceramic, glass <strong>and</strong> fine woodworking by local <strong>and</strong><br />
regional artists for over twenty years. The Avens Gallery<br />
features established Bow Valley artists, <strong>and</strong> maintains an<br />
active exhibition schedule.<br />
Specializing in buying <strong>and</strong> selling of artworks; paintings,<br />
original prints, sculpture <strong>and</strong> fine art photography,<br />
including historical <strong>and</strong> contemporary work by Canadian<br />
<strong>and</strong> international artists.<br />
Operated by the Centennial Museum Society of Canmore.<br />
Fall/Winter: Mon to Fri, 9 am to 5 pm; Sat& Sun noon to 4<br />
pm (depending on volunteer availabilty, please call ahead<br />
of time) Spring/Summer: Mon to Thurs. 9 am to 5 pm; Fri &<br />
Sat, 9 am to 8 pm; Sun, 11 am to 5 pm. Gift shop, historic<br />
exhibits, mining <strong>and</strong> geology. Educational tours <strong>and</strong><br />
historical hikes. Admission by donation.<br />
Housed in an airy Main Street location, Elevation<br />
Gallery boasts a large collection of artworks by<br />
emerging <strong>and</strong> mid-career artists. Although the<br />
gallery features large scale works by contemporary<br />
painters <strong>and</strong> mixed media artists, it also houses<br />
wonderful pieces in ceramic, glass, metal <strong>and</strong> in<br />
particular, fine jewellery by award winning<br />
goldsmiths.<br />
H<strong>and</strong> blown glass sculpture, functional work <strong>and</strong> jewellery<br />
by Susan Gottselig, Nicole Tremblay <strong>and</strong> Beth Wooley.<br />
Visitors welcome! Please call ahead for hours. Glass from<br />
these artists is also at The Avens Gallery, Mountain<br />
Galleries, (Jasper Park Lodge & Chateau Whistler), <strong>Art</strong>ym<br />
Gallery (Invermere) <strong>and</strong> Rowles <strong>and</strong> Co (Edmonton).<br />
Fall/Winter Hours (mid-September to mid-May) Saturday<br />
<strong>and</strong> Sunday Noon - 4 pm. Summer Hours (mid-May to mid-<br />
September): Daily, 10 am - 6 pm. Open all statutory<br />
holidays. Gift shop, Tea room in the summer months.<br />
Heritage garden on site. Admission by donation.<br />
Two generations of Canmore potters sharing a<br />
professional studio that welcomes locals <strong>and</strong> visitors. They<br />
make a full range of functional high-fired pottery in many<br />
styles <strong>and</strong> designs, <strong>and</strong> are always happy to do custom<br />
designs by commission. The studio is open Tuesday<br />
through Saturday from 10:30 to 5, or by appt.<br />
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Robert R. Janes, Ph.D.<br />
Editor-in-Chief, Museum<br />
Management <strong>and</strong> Curatorship<br />
104 Prendergast Place T1W 2N5<br />
403-678-2117<br />
Fax 403-609-4117<br />
www.informaworld.com/mmc<br />
Museum / heritage consultant - nationally <strong>and</strong><br />
internationally. Author of “Museums in a Troubled<br />
World” <strong>and</strong> the Editor in Chief of “Museum<br />
Management <strong>and</strong> Curatorship”, an international peerreviewed<br />
museum journal. For more on Museums in a<br />
Troubled World see:<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSdvEtOxavs<br />
Stonecrop Studios/Tony Bloom<br />
112 Boulder Cres., T1W 1L2<br />
403-609-7087<br />
tonybloom@shaw.ca<br />
www.tonybloom.ca<br />
Works in bronze, steel, copper, <strong>and</strong> aluminum. Producing<br />
sculptural works from table-top to monumental scale.<br />
Studio visits by appointment. Studio in Canmore since<br />
1970.<br />
Sugar Pine Company Limited, The<br />
#1, 737 Tenth Street T1W 2A3<br />
403-678-9603<br />
quilting@thesugarpine.com<br />
www.thesugarpine.com<br />
Sunny Raven Gallery<br />
#156-105 Bow Meadows Cres. T1W 2W8<br />
403-678 6113; 1-866-678-6113<br />
sunrav@telusplanet.net<br />
www.sunnyraven.com<br />
The Edge Gallery/Custom Framing<br />
612 Spring Creek Dr.,T1W 0C8<br />
David <strong>and</strong> Kathy Foxcroft<br />
403-675-8300 Fax: 403-675-8400<br />
theedgegallery@shaw.ca<br />
www.edgegallery.ca<br />
Virginia Ann Hemingson <strong>Art</strong> Gallery<br />
517 Spring Creek Drive<br />
Spring Creek Mountain Village T1W 0C5<br />
493-678-0008<br />
www.vahgallery.com<br />
www.vahgallery@me.com<br />
Presenting local quilters: Nicole Pavey, Frances<br />
Robinson, etc. Friendly personalized service. 6000+<br />
quilting fabrics. Quilting books <strong>and</strong> patterns. Kits <strong>and</strong><br />
Block of the Month Patterns. Classes throughout the<br />
year. Husqvarna Viking sewing machine dealer.<br />
Picture framing is their specialty, since 1983. Meg Nicks<br />
& Paul Goutiere, owners <strong>and</strong> artists, show their work,<br />
along with others.<br />
<strong>Art</strong> Supplies. Prints <strong>and</strong> antique postcards. Call for hours.<br />
Gallery has ongoing exhibitions, encompassing historical<br />
to contemporary art. We specialize in the h<strong>and</strong>ling <strong>and</strong><br />
care of original artwork <strong>and</strong> have an extensive selection of<br />
framing choices.<br />
The Log Cabin <strong>Art</strong> Studio was established in 1970 <strong>and</strong><br />
was the first artist studio in the Bow Valley. A new<br />
spacious gallery in Spring Creek Mountain Village now<br />
features exclusively her original paintings, art prints <strong>and</strong> art<br />
cards. The tradition of afternoon Victorian Tea &<br />
Refreshments are still available. <strong>Art</strong> Events <strong>and</strong> Concerts.<br />
Open 10-4 Tuesday - Friday 1-4 Saturday & Sunday<br />
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Alpine Book Peddlers<br />
John Blum<br />
140-105 Bow Meadows Cres.,T1W 2W8<br />
403-678-2280<br />
alpinebk@aeontech.ca<br />
Book distributor throughout the Canadian Rockies. H<strong>and</strong>les<br />
books specifically relating to l<strong>and</strong>scape, flora, fauna,<br />
history, culture <strong>and</strong> heritage. Inquiries welcome.<br />
Alpine Club of Canada<br />
Suzan Chamney<br />
403-678-3200, ext. 106<br />
Box 8040 T1W 2T8<br />
schamney@AlpineClubofCanada.ca<br />
www.alpineclubofcanada.ca<br />
Cafe Books - Canadian Gifts <strong>and</strong> Gems<br />
100-826 Main Street, T1W 2B7<br />
403-678-0908<br />
info@cafebooks.ca<br />
www.cafebooks.ca<br />
CRMM Services<br />
Lori Nunn<br />
517 River Road, T1W 2E4<br />
403-678-5859<br />
nunn@agt.net<br />
Echo Speakers Group<br />
Don Peterson<br />
403-609-5118; 888-678-5312<br />
don@echospeakers.com<br />
www.echospeakers.com<br />
Edward van Vliet<br />
techne productions<br />
403-609-8081<br />
etechne@yahoo.ca<br />
The Alpine Club of Canada's Mountain Culture<br />
Committee aims to celebrate the Club's relevance to<br />
Canadian culture through the presentation of literature,<br />
art, history <strong>and</strong> heritage, mountain related science, <strong>and</strong><br />
exchanges of ideas with other Alpine organizations.<br />
Specialties: Fiction, Children‟s <strong>and</strong> Young Adults,<br />
Canadiana. Nature guides, spiritual/new age, travel,<br />
cookbooks. Local <strong>Art</strong> ,Canadian made crafts <strong>and</strong> jewelry.<br />
(Canadian Rocky Mountain Merchant Services . . .<br />
writing, creative design layout, editing, desktop<br />
publishing, product distribution, bookkeeping).<br />
Children‟s book author <strong>and</strong> self-publisher, focusing on<br />
mountain <strong>and</strong> other wilderness environments. Titles:<br />
"In the Path of Great Bear," "Magic in the Mountains,"<br />
"Where Wolves Are Wild," “First Day of School”<br />
,“Mom, What Can Be Done?”<br />
Represents leading edge professional speakers <strong>and</strong><br />
entertainers for all your speaking <strong>and</strong> training needs,<br />
including Michael Kerr, The Workplace Energizer,<br />
Richard Monette, The Chief Performance Officer,<br />
Sharon Wood, First North American to Summit Mount<br />
Everest <strong>and</strong> much more.<br />
<strong>Art</strong>ist, Educator/ Lecturer, Consultant, Writer.<br />
Elaine Smith Writing Services<br />
403-678-3320<br />
elaine999@shaw.ca<br />
Emerson Sanford<br />
145 Carey, T1W 2R3<br />
403 609 3164<br />
esanf@shaw.ca<br />
www.llifeofthetrail.com<br />
Editing, writing, brochures. Fiction, non-fiction. Published<br />
works for corporate communications. Reports, proceedings,<br />
meetings <strong>and</strong> synopsis. Corporate marketing. Former<br />
journalist; 25 years experience.<br />
Life of the Trail series depicting the early history of hiking<br />
trails in the Rockies plus a complete hiking guide for each<br />
route. Illustrated with approximately 40 historical <strong>and</strong> 40<br />
current images <strong>and</strong> includes a brief biography of historical<br />
characters. Emerson is available to give illustrated talks on<br />
the history of the routes.<br />
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Eva Kende<br />
403-678-5821<br />
ekende@telusplanet.net<br />
www.telusplanet.net/public/ekende<br />
Author, "Eva's Kitchen Confidence" <strong>and</strong> "Eva's Hungarian<br />
Kitchen". Her most recent book "Snapshots... Growing Up<br />
Behind the Iron Curtain" is autobiographical <strong>and</strong> is<br />
suitable for young adults.<br />
Gerald Hankins, Dr.<br />
11-216 Three Sisters Drive, T1W 2M2<br />
403-678-9578<br />
ghankins@telusplanet.net<br />
Hazel Hutchins<br />
403-678-4283<br />
hjhutch@telusplanet.net<br />
Heather Walter<br />
335 Lady MacDonald Cres, T1W 1H5<br />
403-609-0073 or 609-3339<br />
heather@mccloskeyproductions.com<br />
www.mccloskeyproductions.com<br />
Helen Rolfe, Writer & Editor<br />
403-609-5570<br />
hyrolfe@telus.net<br />
Author. Biographies <strong>and</strong> short stories. Fiction <strong>and</strong> nonfiction<br />
works. Six published works.<br />
Author of children‟s picture books <strong>and</strong> pre-teen<br />
novels published in Canada, the U.S. <strong>and</strong> Great<br />
Britain. R. Ross Annett Award, Mr. Christie Silver <strong>and</strong><br />
Parenting Magazine Reading Magic Award. Readings,<br />
presentations <strong>and</strong> workshops at schools, libraries<br />
<strong>and</strong> conferences.<br />
Researcher, writer <strong>and</strong> production manager in video<br />
productions, McCloskey Productions Inc. Writer of<br />
environmental <strong>and</strong> science education <strong>and</strong> interpretive<br />
materials. Author of children's book "Wind Over Dark<br />
Tickle", made into a national television special.<br />
Winner of an American Outdoor Writers´ Association<br />
Award.<br />
Technical documents, <strong>Web</strong>-site edits, magazine<br />
publications, creative endeavors (including author of<br />
“Women Explorers”).<br />
Helen Rose Publishing<br />
104, 743 Railway Ave., Suite 653, T1W 1P2<br />
403-790-9003<br />
info@53groveroad.ca<br />
www.53groveroad.ca<br />
Highline Magazine<br />
Erin Moroz, Editor (403-688-5000) Kristy Davison,<br />
Creative Director (403-688-5103)<br />
317 8th Ave, T1W 2E6<br />
www.highlineonline.ca,<br />
info@highlineonline.ca<br />
hikingcamping.com<br />
Kathy <strong>and</strong> Craig Copel<strong>and</strong><br />
nomads@hikingcamping.com<br />
www.hikingcamping.com<br />
Box 8563, T1W 2V3<br />
fax (403)678-3343<br />
Humour at Work Institute - Michael Kerr<br />
322 Canyon Close, T1W 1H4<br />
403-609-2640<br />
mike@mikekerr.com<br />
www.mikekerr.com<br />
Based on the true story of a woman's search for<br />
underst<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>and</strong> belonging, 53 Grove Road portrays her<br />
struggle to survive her adoption into an abusive <strong>and</strong><br />
alcoholic home.<br />
Highline Magazine is a mountain culture magazine<br />
distributed in the Bow Valley, Calgary, <strong>and</strong> surrounding<br />
area. It strives to promote local culture <strong>and</strong> sport with the<br />
intention of inspiring others to challenge themselves <strong>and</strong><br />
enjoy all that these mountains have to offer. Story <strong>and</strong><br />
photo suggestions <strong>and</strong> submissions are welcome.<br />
Kathy <strong>and</strong> Craig are a husb<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> wife team who for the<br />
last 14 years have boot-tested all the trails in the 11 hiking<br />
guidebooks they've written. Their publications include the<br />
bestselling "Don't Waste Your Time in the Canadian<br />
Rockies - The Opinionated Hiking Guide" <strong>and</strong> their new<br />
series: "Done in a Day - The Ten Premier Hikes."<br />
Humour at Work provides keynote talks, training workshops<br />
<strong>and</strong> resources, including books, CDs <strong>and</strong> DVDs, on<br />
humour in the workplace. We also deliver humorous talks<br />
on the Canadian Rockies.<br />
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Jennifer Groundwater<br />
315 Pioneer Road T1W 1E8<br />
403-678-2784<br />
jen@jengroundwater.com<br />
www.jengroundwater.com<br />
Freelance editor with plenty of non-fiction experience.<br />
Will tackle any project! Also a freelance writer<br />
specializing in travel <strong>and</strong> lifestyle pieces. Author of<br />
“Western Canada SuperGuide” <strong>and</strong> “The Spirit of<br />
Invention”, Altitude Publishing.<br />
Jocey Asnong<br />
Suite 203, 512 Bow Valley Trail, T1W 1N9<br />
403-678-3648 cell: 403-763-8284<br />
jocey@cautiousleroy.com<br />
www.cautiousleroy.com<br />
Karsten Heuer<br />
T1W 2H9<br />
403-609-4173<br />
http://www.necessaryjourneys.ca<br />
Literary Kaleidoscope in the Bow Valley<br />
Vi Sanford<br />
403-678-2370<br />
vis<strong>and</strong>ford@hotmail.com<br />
Mary-Beth Laviolette<br />
917 Larch Place T1W 1F5<br />
403-678-2197<br />
mblcanmore@shaw.ca<br />
Lynn Martel<br />
writer of mountain culture<br />
403-609-4320<br />
lynnmartel@telus.net<br />
www.lynnmartel.ca<br />
Nomi Whalen<br />
403-678-6640<br />
nwhalen@telus.net<br />
www.weddingsbynomi.com<br />
Author <strong>and</strong> illustrator of the children‟s book „Nuptse <strong>and</strong><br />
Lhotse in Nepal.‟ Readings <strong>and</strong> presentations available for<br />
all ages, specializing in preschool, class room, <strong>and</strong> special<br />
events. Presenter at Alberta Association of Library<br />
Technicians Conference, Banff Young Writers Conference,<br />
participant at Banff Mountain Book Festival.<br />
Award winning author of adult <strong>and</strong> juvenile non-fiction<br />
books including “Being Caribou” <strong>and</strong> “Walking the Big Wild”<br />
(McClell<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Stewart). Feature articles have appeared<br />
in Canadian Geographic, Backpacker, <strong>and</strong> Alberta Views<br />
magazines. Karsten is also a gifted <strong>and</strong> sought after<br />
inspirational speaker.<br />
Literary Kaleidoscope in the Bow Valley presents authors<br />
<strong>and</strong> speakers from the University of Calgary discussing<br />
great books. Watch the papers for dates or ask to be put<br />
on the e-mail list. An offshoot of the Literary Kaleidoscope<br />
(Calgary).<br />
Specializing in mountain adventure, culture, people,<br />
science. Author, “Expedition to the Edge: Stories of<br />
Worldwide Adventure”. Regular contributor to Rocky<br />
Mountain Outlook, Explore, Westworld, Gripped, Up!<br />
magazines, Travel Alberta <strong>and</strong> Friends of Banff Park<br />
Radio. Editor, Alpine Club of Canada Gazette, author of<br />
several ACC booklets.<br />
Author of An Alberta <strong>Art</strong> Chronicle: Adventures in Recent<br />
<strong>and</strong> Contemporary <strong>Art</strong> <strong>and</strong> Alberta <strong>Art</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Art</strong>ists: An<br />
Overview with Patricia Ainslie.. <strong>Art</strong> writer <strong>and</strong> journalist,<br />
with a specialty in Alberta art <strong>and</strong> history. Guest curator<br />
<strong>and</strong> jurying. Provides Curatorial Support for the Canmore<br />
Museum & Geoscience Centre.<br />
Author. Published works: "Winning at Divorce",<br />
"Who‟s Got the Ring?" <strong>and</strong> "Before We Say I Do."<br />
R.W. S<strong>and</strong>ford Interpreters of Natural <strong>and</strong> Human<br />
History Ltd.<br />
Bob S<strong>and</strong>ford<br />
403-678-4488<br />
vibooks@telusplanet.net<br />
www.rws<strong>and</strong>ford.ca<br />
Writer, historian, playwright. Published works on the<br />
natural <strong>and</strong> human history of Alberta <strong>and</strong> the Canadian<br />
West, as well as topics relating to water resource<br />
management in Alberta. Available as conference speaker,<br />
on a variety of topics relating to water, nature, history <strong>and</strong><br />
culture of the Canadian West.<br />
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Rob Alex<strong>and</strong>er<br />
rsalex<strong>and</strong>er@shaw.ca<br />
403-609-8879<br />
Robert R. Janes, PhD<br />
104 Prendergast Place<br />
T1W 2N5<br />
403-678-2117<br />
r.pjanes@telus.net<br />
Journalist, freelance writer <strong>and</strong> photographer specializing<br />
in Western Canadian history. Co-author of three books,<br />
“Exshaw: Heart of the Valley” <strong>and</strong> “The Exshaw Cement<br />
Plant: Foundations for the Future” <strong>and</strong> author of “The<br />
History of Canmore”. First place University of Alberta<br />
Writing Award, 2008. Also offers desktop publishing.<br />
Museum / heritage consultant - nationally <strong>and</strong><br />
internationally. Author of “Museums in a Troubled<br />
World” <strong>and</strong> the Editor in Chief of Museum Management<br />
<strong>and</strong> Curatorship, an international peer-reviewed<br />
museum journal.<br />
Sawback Press - Craig Richards<br />
403-678-2408<br />
crich@telusplanet.net<br />
www.digitalbanff.com/craig_richards<br />
Second Story Books<br />
Lower Level, 713 Main St., T1W 2B2<br />
403-609-2368<br />
info@secondstorybooks.ca<br />
www.secondstorybooks.ca<br />
Fine art photography books. Published works: "Canadian<br />
Rockies", "Italia Alps", <strong>and</strong> "Guatemala". Postcards <strong>and</strong><br />
photo art prints available.<br />
The Second Story is a general used book store that sells<br />
used, out-of-print, <strong>and</strong> remaindered books. Also operates<br />
as Canadian Rockies Books<br />
(www.canrockbooks.com) selling new books, maps,<br />
videos, etc. about the Rockies.<br />
Stephen R. Brown<br />
1012 Benchl<strong>and</strong>s Trail, T1W 3B6<br />
403-678-9652<br />
srbown@shaw.ca<br />
www.stephenrbown.net<br />
Author specializing in the history of exploration <strong>and</strong> the<br />
history of science <strong>and</strong> ideas. Four published books<br />
including “Madness, Betrayal <strong>and</strong> the Lash: The Epic<br />
Voyage of Captain George Vancouver” (2008) <strong>and</strong><br />
“Merchant Kings” (2009).<br />
Did you Know?<br />
Each November, CMAF is producing the weekend-long Vic Lewis B<strong>and</strong> Festival. Named for a<br />
man who pioneered b<strong>and</strong> music in the Bow Valley, the Vic Lewis B<strong>and</strong> Festival has grown into an<br />
international music festival drawing more than 800 junior- <strong>and</strong> high-school b<strong>and</strong> members from<br />
across the province <strong>and</strong> adjudicators from around North America. Workshops, evaluations,<br />
performances <strong>and</strong> recitals are held at Canmore Collegiate High <strong>and</strong> the Canmore Recreation<br />
Centre, with evening performances at the Cornerstone Theatre.<br />
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Andrew Ibanez <strong>and</strong> DeMayo<br />
47 Grotto Way, T1W 1J8<br />
403-678-0277<br />
<strong>and</strong>rewibanez@hotmail.com<br />
www.demayomusic.com<br />
<strong>Art</strong>Strong Ensemble<br />
403-660-1305<br />
artstrongensemble@gmail.com<br />
www.oliviaritchey.ca/collaborations.html<br />
Ben Miles Trio/Quartet<br />
Box 8209 T1W 2T9<br />
403-609-3628, 609-3546<br />
bnmiles@telus.net<br />
www.banffcanmoreDJ.com<br />
Big Richard Jazz/Doug Thiessen<br />
122 Elk Street, Harvie Heights, T1W 2W2<br />
403-678-5092<br />
bigrichard@banffjazz.com<br />
Bow Valley Chorus<br />
John Goulart johngoulart@shaw.ca<br />
Box 4665, Banff, T1L 1E9<br />
403-762-3188<br />
www.bowvalleychorus.com<br />
Bow Valley Music Instructors Service<br />
403-678-0008<br />
www.virginiahemingson@hotmail.com<br />
Cathy Robinson<br />
1069 Evergreen Circle, T1W 2P8<br />
403-678-4840<br />
cathyrobinson@telus.net<br />
Cheryl Craver<br />
219 Cougar Point Road, T1W 1A1<br />
403-678-5710<br />
ccraver@telus.net<br />
Spanish/Classical style solo guitar for any occasion<br />
including weddings, parties <strong>and</strong> special events.<br />
DeMayo...4 piece Latin b<strong>and</strong> in the style of the 'Gypsy<br />
Kings'.<br />
A new-age flute <strong>and</strong> harp duo with a m<strong>and</strong>ate to promote<br />
contemporary classical music <strong>and</strong> local Canadian art.<br />
Concertizing across Canada, <strong>Art</strong>Strong is a collaboration<br />
between colleagues: flutist Sara Hahn <strong>and</strong> harpist Olivia<br />
Ritchey.<br />
Trumpet & saxophone, piano, drums <strong>and</strong> or bass.<br />
Providing light swing <strong>and</strong> jazz st<strong>and</strong>ards for a variety<br />
of social occasions. Private music instruction<br />
available.<br />
Classic jazz <strong>and</strong> swing, atmosphere music. Duo, trio,<br />
quartet or quintet. Special occasions are our specialty!<br />
Under the direction of John Goulart, BVC has been<br />
performing classical choral works with orchestra in the Bow<br />
Valley since 1999. Fundraising concerts every spring.<br />
New members welcome.<br />
A referral <strong>and</strong> directory source of music educators,<br />
teachers <strong>and</strong> instructors for all musical instruments. Piano<br />
& Theory examination preparation programs for all levels<br />
in classical or contemporary music. A sheet music library<br />
is available on loan or for purchase.<br />
Royal Conservatory of Music-trained voice teacher of all<br />
levels. Mezzo-soprano performer available for concerts,<br />
weddings, funerals. Member of women‟s a cappella<br />
ensemble In The Pink!, the Calgary Opera chorus.<br />
Private Piano Studio, providing piano <strong>and</strong> theory<br />
instruction in Canmore, Banff & Field. Children to<br />
Adult, recreational <strong>and</strong> Royal Conservatory<br />
programs.<br />
Class Act DJ Service Inc.<br />
334 Canyon Close, T1W 1H4<br />
403-678-2949 / 1-800-661-6044<br />
mydj@classactdj.com<br />
www.classactdj.com<br />
Communitea Cafe<br />
#117 1001 6th Ave.,T1W 3L8<br />
403-678-6818<br />
www.thecommunitea.com<br />
Class Act DJ Service provides pre-recorded music <strong>and</strong> live<br />
performance sound reinforcement for weddings <strong>and</strong><br />
corporate events in Canmore, Banff <strong>and</strong> area.<br />
Featuring live music in the evenings on a weekly basis;<br />
see website for the latest listings. Always a selection of<br />
local artists‟ art on the walls. Venue for arts & cultural<br />
meetings, workshops <strong>and</strong> exhibits. Involved in the<br />
<strong>artsPeak</strong> festival.<br />
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Cori Brewster<br />
Box 8027, T1W 2T8<br />
403-609-0693<br />
info@coribrewster.com<br />
www.coribrewster.com<br />
Cornerpocket Jazz plus*<br />
Jon Frolick<br />
930 Wilson Way, T1W 2Z4<br />
403-678-1087<br />
jfrolick@telusplanet.net<br />
www.suzieQ.com<br />
Cornerstone Theatre <strong>and</strong> Restaurant<br />
125 Kananaskis Way T1W2X2<br />
(403) 609-0004 (800) 773-0004<br />
Fax: (403) 609-0145<br />
Dale Strautman<br />
403-609-4401<br />
judajen@yahoo.ca<br />
Cronic/Cascaders<br />
Andrew Ibanez<br />
47 Grotto Way, T1W 1J8<br />
403-678-0277<br />
<strong>and</strong>rewibanez@hotmail.com<br />
Debbie Rosen, B.Mus, PDAD<br />
403-678-7597<br />
debrosen@me.com<br />
Elektrik Squirrels<br />
Ray Reddekop<br />
403-678-2025<br />
Gord March<br />
136 Settler Way T1W 1E2<br />
403-678-6189<br />
gmarch@telusplanet.net<br />
Harp Angel/Deborah Nyack, harpist<br />
P.O. Box 8031, Canmore, T1W2T8<br />
403-678-6509<br />
harpangel@telus.net<br />
www.harpangel.com<br />
Harvest Moon Acoustics<br />
102A, 722-8thSt T1W2B6<br />
403-678-0023<br />
harvestmoonacoustics.com/.ca<br />
harvestmoon07@canoemail.com<br />
In The Pink!<br />
Julie Kehler<br />
403-688-9090<br />
inthepink7@gmail.com<br />
Eclectic singer-songwriter who knits together str<strong>and</strong>s<br />
of folk, roots country <strong>and</strong> bluegrass. Her lyrics are rich<br />
with a strong Canadian flavour, to the l<strong>and</strong>scapes,<br />
personalities, <strong>and</strong> stories she tells. Cori has recently<br />
released her fourth CD, “Buffalo Street”.<br />
Cornerpocket is a professional instrumental trio<br />
featuring cool jazz <strong>and</strong> popular hits. They are<br />
former resident entertainers at the Fairmont Banff<br />
Springs Hotel, <strong>and</strong> currently perform for festivals,<br />
club dates, receptions, dining functions, corporate<br />
events, <strong>and</strong> guest artist accompaniment.<br />
Formerly Oh Canada Eh?<br />
Visit www.atthecorner.ca to read all about our exciting<br />
new seasons of shows!<br />
5 piece b<strong>and</strong> covering all types of music including<br />
Classic Rock, RnB, Reggae, Funk/Dance <strong>and</strong> Ska.<br />
Available for all occasions including weddings, parties<br />
<strong>and</strong> special events.<br />
Acoustic guitar player <strong>and</strong> singer.<br />
Vocalist, accompanist, b<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> choral conductor.<br />
Director: Valley Winds choir <strong>and</strong> In The Pink! a cappella<br />
ensemble. Available to play <strong>and</strong> /or sing weddings <strong>and</strong><br />
funerals.<br />
Eclectic Classic Rock. Available for dances, parties,<br />
weddings, anywhere Squirrels are welcome!<br />
Guitarist - folk, blues, Celtic.<br />
Solo harpist for all occasions. CD´s available.<br />
Concerts, Weddings, Special Events.<br />
Acoustic instruments: banjos, m<strong>and</strong>olins, guitars. Sales,<br />
service, accessories, lessons.<br />
Seven sizzling singers with repertoire ranging from<br />
ballads to be-bop, In the Pink! has been heard on<br />
CBCtv, A Channel, CKUA radio, <strong>and</strong> CBC‟s<br />
“Morningside” <strong>and</strong> have three recordings to their<br />
credit. Entertainment guaranteed to dazzle <strong>and</strong><br />
delight! No instruments required!<br />
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Jan Tiss<strong>and</strong>ier<br />
#2, 825 - 7th Street, T1W 2C4<br />
403-678-2233<br />
tiss<strong>and</strong>i@telusplanet.net<br />
Piano teacher, pianist/accompanist, available for<br />
weddings, etc. Member of a cappella vocal ensemble "In<br />
the Pink!".<br />
Janice Tanton<br />
103A Casale Place,T1W 3G2<br />
403-609-8031 janice@janicetanton.com<br />
www.janicetanton.com www.communityfusion.ca<br />
Award-winning visual artist, sculptor, designer, facilitator,<br />
musician <strong>and</strong> composer, with works in collections across<br />
the globe. Accepting selected commissions <strong>and</strong> design<br />
projects.<br />
Jenna Strautman<br />
902 9th Street, T1W 1Z8<br />
403-609-4401<br />
jennacstrautman@hotmail.com<br />
Judith Maxwell<br />
8 Woodside Lane, T1W 1T1<br />
403-678-2256<br />
judithmaxwell@telus.net<br />
Julie Kehler<br />
#308 155 Crossbow Place<br />
403-688-9090<br />
Kathleen Matheson<br />
1022 14 Street T1W 1V5<br />
403-678-4154<br />
k.matheson@shaw.ca<br />
Bassist for hire. Any genre of music. Available to fill in<br />
temporary blank positions or play gigs. Able to read sheet<br />
music at an advanced level or just jam.<br />
Movement Workshop Facilitator: “The Wisdom of the<br />
Body Moving <strong>and</strong> in Stillness”. Explores the body as a<br />
place of wisdom <strong>and</strong> spiritual formation. Movement,<br />
dance, yoga breath <strong>and</strong> asana, structured improvisation,<br />
voice <strong>and</strong> text integrated for spirit <strong>and</strong> body to meet.<br />
<strong>Art</strong>s management <strong>and</strong> consulting, fundraising, event<br />
production, piano pedagogy <strong>and</strong> a member of In The Pink!<br />
Classically trained Cape Breton-style fiddler available<br />
for weddings, small gatherings.<br />
Laura Schlessinger<br />
918 16 St., T1W 1X5<br />
403-678-5172<br />
lscello@telusplanet.net<br />
Livin' & Dancin' DJ Services<br />
DJ Ben Miles<br />
403-609.3546<br />
djben@telus.net<br />
www.banffcanmoreDJ.com<br />
Michelle Todd, B. Mus (hons) PGSMD.<br />
403-678-0906<br />
michelletoddsoprano@yahoo.ca<br />
www.michelletoddsoprano.com<br />
Mountain Cluaran Highl<strong>and</strong> Dancers<br />
S<strong>and</strong>ra Wheeler<br />
403-678-9800<br />
wheelers@telus.net<br />
Concert cellist, available for public <strong>and</strong> private<br />
performances, functions, weddings, receptions, etc.<br />
Founder <strong>and</strong> Director of the chamber ensemble Music<br />
Mosaic.<br />
Professional music playback service for<br />
special events: weddings, fashion shows to birthday<br />
parties<br />
All genres of music available: Top 40 to jazzy<br />
grooves,<br />
dance floor lighting, wired <strong>and</strong> wireless mics.<br />
Professional classical soprano <strong>and</strong> actress. Canadian<br />
Equity, Actra <strong>and</strong> British Equity. Private vocal coach <strong>and</strong><br />
international adjudicator. Member National Ass‟n of<br />
Singing Teachers. Toronto Royal Conservatory of Music,<br />
Royal Schools of Music & Trinity Guildhall vocal exam <strong>and</strong><br />
diploma preparation.<br />
Traditional highl<strong>and</strong> dancing instruction for ages 4 to<br />
young adults. Competitions, SDTA exams, beginner<br />
level to professional. Two formal performances each<br />
year, as well as informal performances upon request.<br />
Mountain Melodies<br />
Lee Post, Piano Technician, B.Mus<br />
403-678-6080<br />
lapost@shaw.ca<br />
www.mypianotuner.ca<br />
Registered Piano Technician - Craftsman Level tuning,<br />
repair <strong>and</strong> rebuilding. Private instruction in clarinet, flute,<br />
saxophone, piano, recorder & trumpet - children <strong>and</strong><br />
adults. Woodwind instrument repair also offered.<br />
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Music Magic<br />
Corina Strim, ARCT, BMT<br />
403-678-9422<br />
musicmagic@telus.net<br />
www.musicmagic.ca<br />
Music Mosaic<br />
Laura Schlessinger<br />
918 16 St., T1W 1X5<br />
403-678-5172<br />
lscello@telusplanet.net<br />
www.musicmosaic.ca<br />
Olivia Ritchey, Harp<br />
403-675-0421<br />
olivia_ritchey@hotmail.com<br />
www.oliviaritchey.ca<br />
Pine Tree Players Theatre Group<br />
Bob Snape, President<br />
Box 8268, T1W 2V1<br />
c/o 403-678-4418<br />
bobsnape@shaw.ca<br />
www.pinetreeplayers.ca<br />
Ray Reddekop<br />
81 Grotto Way T1W 1J8<br />
403-678-2025<br />
reddekop.ray@gmail.com<br />
www.radio3.cbc.ca/b<strong>and</strong>s/ray-reddekop<br />
Ric Proctor<br />
Singer/Songwriter/Dream Builder<br />
162 Coyote Way, T1W 1C2<br />
403-678-6436<br />
www.ricproctor.com<br />
A variety music programs for individuals of any age, from<br />
infants to seniors. Music <strong>and</strong> movement programs for<br />
children 3 months up to 5 years old. Private lessons for<br />
piano, guitar, <strong>and</strong> voice for students. Music activities <strong>and</strong><br />
entertainment for children's birthday parties. COMING<br />
SOON: Music Therapy services specializing in palliative<br />
care <strong>and</strong> individuals suffering from dementia.<br />
Versatile chamber music ensemble comprised of violin,<br />
cello, <strong>and</strong> piano, (or any smaller combination of those<br />
instruments), available for concerts <strong>and</strong> private functions<br />
(weddings, receptions, Xmas parties). Repertoire ranges<br />
from classical <strong>and</strong> light classical to contemporary (show<br />
tunes, ballads, tangos <strong>and</strong> jazz). Featured at the<br />
Kananaskis G8 Summit Prime Minister‟s Reception.<br />
Concert harpist, former Principal with the Regina <strong>and</strong><br />
Saskatoon Symphony Orchestras, co-founder of the<br />
<strong>Art</strong>Strong Ensemble. Heard on CBC as a soloist <strong>and</strong><br />
chamber instrumentalist. Available for private functions.<br />
Community amateur theatre. No experience<br />
necessary. Produce two main stage presentations<br />
per year. Active in theatre production <strong>and</strong> related<br />
activities. Presence in Canmore <strong>and</strong> the Bow Valley<br />
since 1978. Over 120 members. Other activities as<br />
available, year round schedule, call for details.<br />
Guitar <strong>and</strong> bass lessons for all ages. All styles except<br />
classical.<br />
Performing as a solo act or in a duo or trio format, Ric<br />
writes <strong>and</strong> presents “Roots & Blues” music. Ric also<br />
presents a motivational presentation entitled "Living<br />
the Dream By Building the Dream" for children <strong>and</strong><br />
adults.<br />
Shenanigans<br />
Toni Owen<br />
403-953-0005<br />
t42laughs@gmail.com<br />
Sully‟s Garage<br />
136 Settler Way, T1W 1E2<br />
403-678-6189<br />
gmarch@telusplanet.net<br />
Fun, laughter for children of all ages with Twinkletoes,<br />
Miss Fortune <strong>and</strong> Miss Informed. Birthday parties,<br />
corporate events, openings, holidays <strong>and</strong> special<br />
events. Balloon twisting, face painting, fortunetelling,<br />
customized special deliveries, magic <strong>and</strong> more.<br />
Good-time b<strong>and</strong> with an eclectic assortment of music<br />
from Celtic to Prine <strong>and</strong> traditional Cape Breton fiddle to<br />
contemporary Canadian folk. Barn Dances to Kitchen<br />
Parties!<br />
Susanne Ruberg-Gordon<br />
148 Eagle Terrace Road, T1W 2Y5<br />
403-678-6504<br />
susruberggordon@yahoo.com<br />
Classical pianist, freelances extensively in Canada <strong>and</strong> is<br />
frequently heard on CBC Radio. She is a Collaborative<br />
<strong>Art</strong>ist with Morningside MusicBridge <strong>and</strong> is the<br />
Accompanist Coordinator at the Mount Royal College<br />
Conservatory.<br />
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Tanya Sullivan<br />
160 Coyote Way T1W 1C2<br />
403-679-3322<br />
rtsully@telusplanet.net<br />
Suzie Q Dance B<strong>and</strong><br />
Jon Frolick / Suzanne Morley<br />
930 Wilson Way, T1W 2Z4<br />
403-678-1087<br />
info@suzieQ.com<br />
www.suzieQ.com<br />
Canmore based professional dance b<strong>and</strong>, performing<br />
classic pop, rock, <strong>and</strong> new - country hits. Specializes<br />
in concerts, corporate functions, gala events, club<br />
dates <strong>and</strong> weddings. Suzie Q travels throughout<br />
Alberta, Western Canada <strong>and</strong> the US entertaining<br />
approx. 30,000 corporate visitors each year.<br />
Piano teacher, pianist/organist/accompanist, available for<br />
weddings, etc. Member of a cappella vocal ensemble "In<br />
the Pink!"<br />
Terpsichore Dance Inc.<br />
Marisa Dario<br />
#3 Industrial Place, T1W 1Y1<br />
403-688-9990<br />
the fates<br />
403-703-7355<br />
www.thefates.ca<br />
http://www.thefates.ca/<br />
myspace.com/thefatestrio<br />
The Free Rangers – Canada‟s<br />
Rockabilly Cowboys<br />
Bob Remington<br />
403-678-5667<br />
www.cowbillyb<strong>and</strong>.com<br />
The Other People<br />
Jenna Strautman<br />
403-609-4401<br />
jennacstrautman@hotmail.com<br />
TR3 -Ted Woodhouse<br />
104 Carey, T1W 2R4<br />
403-678-9442; 403-678-8034 cell<br />
jtr3@shaw.ca<br />
www.tr3b<strong>and</strong>.com<br />
Treehouse<br />
Conrad Habing<br />
403-678-2469<br />
conrad@conradhabing.com<br />
Programs in: Classical Ballet, Contemporary, Stylized <strong>and</strong><br />
Lyrical Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, Leaps & Turns, Modern,<br />
Creative Expressions (3 to 5 years), Deep Stretch for<br />
Dancers, Musical Theatre, <strong>and</strong> Adult Salsa. Competitive<br />
dancing <strong>and</strong> performance opportunities, Royal Academy of<br />
Dance formal ballet examinations.<br />
Trio of singer/songwriters (lin elder, jenny allen, lori reid)<br />
covering all genres. Cd's include "til we have faces”,<br />
"slam" <strong>and</strong> CKUA's #2 cd of 2008, "therapy". Professional<br />
recording artists, songwriters, musicians, vocalists EPK,<br />
photos <strong>and</strong> reviews available at sonicbids.com<br />
Canadian “cowbilly” artists Bradley Bischoff, Bob<br />
Remington <strong>and</strong> Dylan Sadlier-Brown play a blend of<br />
roots, cowboy, rockabilly, western swing, blues,<br />
classic country <strong>and</strong> bluegrass – we call it “cowbilly”!<br />
We are fun, professional <strong>and</strong> constantly in need of<br />
funds to buy cool western shirts – call us!”<br />
A four piece b<strong>and</strong> that delivers great new original songs<br />
along with the well-known classics. We play any <strong>and</strong> all<br />
genres. Available to play any function, from a private<br />
party to bar gigs to weddings.<br />
Professional variety dance b<strong>and</strong>, available for corporate<br />
parties, weddings, conventions. TR3Large is an 8-piece<br />
rhythm <strong>and</strong> rock b<strong>and</strong> with horns.<br />
Treehouse is a trio playing contemporary alternative<br />
music.<br />
Valley Winds Music Association<br />
PO Box 8140, T1W 2T9<br />
403-609-9527<br />
info@valleywindsmusic.org<br />
www.valleywindsmusic.org<br />
The Valley Winds Music Association provides amateur<br />
musicians <strong>and</strong> singers a weekly opportunity to make<br />
music in a group setting with professional<br />
directors. We have three groups: a choir, a big b<strong>and</strong><br />
style jazz b<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> a concert b<strong>and</strong>. Come join us for a<br />
relaxed but rewarding musical experience - we are<br />
always looking for new members.<br />
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9-Organizations <strong>and</strong> Societies<br />
Alpine Club of Canada<br />
Suzan Chamney<br />
403-678-3200, ext. 106<br />
P.O. Box 8040 T1W 2T8<br />
schamney@AlpineClubofCanada.ca<br />
www.alpineclubofcanada.ca<br />
Bow Valley Chorus<br />
John Goulart<br />
Box 4665, Banff, Alberta, T1L 1E9<br />
403-762-3188<br />
www.bowvalleychorus.com<br />
Canadian Mountain <strong>Art</strong>s Foundation<br />
Carole Stark, president<br />
Box 8521, T1W 2V3<br />
403-609-0509<br />
info@mountainartsfoundation.com<br />
www.mountainartsfoundation.com<br />
Canmore <strong>Art</strong>ists <strong>and</strong> <strong>Art</strong>isans Guild (C.A.A.G.)<br />
Box 8023, T1W 2T8<br />
www.caag.ca<br />
Canmore Seniors Association<br />
600 B-9th St., T1W 2T2<br />
403-678-2457<br />
csassoc@telus.net<br />
www.canmoreseniorsassociation.org<br />
Literary Kaleidoscope in the Bow Valley<br />
Vi Sanford<br />
403-678-2370<br />
vis<strong>and</strong>ford@hotmail.com<br />
Mountain Cabin Quilters Guild<br />
Chris Perren, President<br />
P.O.Box 8008, T1W 2T8<br />
chrisperren@hotmail.com<br />
The Alpine Club of Canada's Mountain Culture<br />
Committee aims to celebrate the Club's relevance to<br />
Canadian culture through the presentation of<br />
literature, art, history <strong>and</strong> heritage, mountain related<br />
science, <strong>and</strong> exchanges of ideas with other Alpine<br />
organizations.<br />
Currently under the direction of John Goulart, BVC has<br />
been performing in the Bow Valley since 1999.<br />
Productions have included Mozart´s Requiem, H<strong>and</strong>el´s<br />
Messiah, Mozart´s Great Mass in C Minor, John Rutter´s<br />
Requiem. Fundraising concerts every spring <strong>and</strong> fall.<br />
Non-profit, volunteer-run, registered Society that<br />
provides a voice for the arts in Canmore <strong>and</strong> the Bow<br />
Valley. Objectives include: to celebrate <strong>and</strong> raise the<br />
profile of the arts, create opportunities for the arts,<br />
artists, audiences & participants, represent the diverse<br />
interests <strong>and</strong> needs of a vibrant arts community, <strong>and</strong><br />
provide a focus for policies <strong>and</strong> issues affecting the<br />
cultural sector.<br />
CAAG´s m<strong>and</strong>ate is to stimulate activities in all creative<br />
visual arts <strong>and</strong> provide the vehicle to make the artist <strong>and</strong><br />
artisan visible in the community, to encourage <strong>and</strong><br />
promote professional exhibitions, amateur shows, <strong>and</strong> to<br />
create workshops to heighten the awareness of the<br />
creative visual arts. The gallery is located in the Canmore<br />
Public Library building.<br />
Seniors‟ Association offering a variety of activities <strong>and</strong><br />
resources for seniors, including the "Songsters" seniors<br />
choir, card games, socials, teas, exercise classes, various<br />
sports.<br />
Academics <strong>and</strong> authors present deeper insights into<br />
popular reading. Events are open to public; contact to be<br />
added to mailing list for a list of books/presenters.<br />
M<strong>and</strong>ate: To provide opportunities for community<br />
service through guild activities by members who meet<br />
<strong>and</strong> share their love of quilting; to teach <strong>and</strong> promote<br />
quilting; to present quilting shows <strong>and</strong> exhibitions.<br />
Pine Tree Players Theatre Group<br />
Bob Snape, President<br />
Box 8268, T1W 2V1<br />
c/o 403-678-4418<br />
bobsnape@shaw.ca<br />
www.pinetreeplayers.ca<br />
Community amateur theatre. No experience<br />
necessary. Produce two main stage presentations<br />
per year. Active in theatre production <strong>and</strong> related<br />
activities. Presence in Canmore <strong>and</strong> the Bow Valley<br />
since 1978. Over 120 members. Other activities as<br />
available, year round schedule, call for details.<br />
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Valley Winds Music Association<br />
Box 8140, T1W 2T9<br />
403-609-9527<br />
info@valleywindsmusic.org<br />
www.valleywindsmusic.org<br />
Provides amateur musicians <strong>and</strong> singers a weekly<br />
opportunity to make music in a group setting with<br />
professional directors. We have three groups: a choir,<br />
a big b<strong>and</strong> style jazz b<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> a concert b<strong>and</strong>. Come<br />
join us for a relaxed but rewarding musical<br />
experience; always looking for new members.<br />
Did you Know?<br />
The Canadian Mountain <strong>Art</strong>s Foundation is the producer of the Live on 7 th concert series. This<br />
continuing series has produced, promoted <strong>and</strong> presented live music in Canmore for more than a<br />
decade. The Live on 7 th music events <strong>and</strong> family entertainment are held at the 100-year-old<br />
Canmore Miner‟s Union Hall or at St. Michael‟s Church Hall.<br />
Visit www.liveon7th.com for more information.<br />
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10-Photography<br />
Bela Baliko Photography <strong>and</strong> Publishing Inc.<br />
Bela Baliko or Susan Baliko<br />
403-678-2010<br />
info@belabaliko.com<br />
www.belabaliko.com<br />
Conrad Habing<br />
16-241 Benchl<strong>and</strong>s Terr., T1W 1G1<br />
403-609-9298<br />
conrad@conradhabing.com<br />
Specializing in wildlife <strong>and</strong> nature photography. Published<br />
works: "Portrait of the Canadian Rockies", "Spirit of the<br />
Canadian Rockies", <strong>and</strong> calendars: "Canadian Rockies",<br />
"Canadian Wildlife", "Canadian Wildflowers", "Polar Bears"<br />
etc. Also available; Inspirational Calendars, art cards,<br />
limited edition prints.<br />
Graphic designer. Painting - works in oils.<br />
Photographer - works primarily in black <strong>and</strong> white.<br />
Craig Douce Photography<br />
14-1050 Cougar Creek Dr.,T1W 1A5<br />
403-609-3486<br />
info@craigdouce.com<br />
www.craigdouce.com<br />
Craig Richards Photography<br />
Telephone: 403-678-2408<br />
crich@telusplanet.net<br />
www.craigrichardsphotography.com<br />
Dan Hudson Photography<br />
403-678-3305<br />
danhudson@telus.net<br />
www.danhudson.ca<br />
Daniel Langlois<br />
403-679-9788<br />
daniel@dlartworld.com<br />
www.dlartworld.com<br />
National award-winning photojournalism, wildlife, <strong>and</strong><br />
l<strong>and</strong>scape photography. Custom portrait, wedding,<br />
commercial, sports, <strong>and</strong> event photography. Also<br />
specializing in large format digital printing <strong>and</strong> photo<br />
restoration. Limited edition art prints.<br />
Fine art photography in 4 x 5 large format, black <strong>and</strong> white<br />
silver gelatin photographs. Eight published books.<br />
Teaches classes <strong>and</strong> workshops on request. Displayed at<br />
The Avens Gallery, Paul Kuhn Gallery, Calgary <strong>and</strong><br />
through the Stephen Bulgar Gallery, Toronto.<br />
Adventure/Travel photographer Dan Hudson has had over<br />
50 cover shots <strong>and</strong> thous<strong>and</strong>s of published photos in<br />
international publications. Stock includes adventure <strong>and</strong><br />
action sports, l<strong>and</strong>scape, wildlife <strong>and</strong> travel.<br />
Daniel has lived in Canmore since 1998 where he<br />
discovered his passion for nature <strong>and</strong> the wildlife of<br />
the Rocky Mountains. Wildlife <strong>and</strong> l<strong>and</strong>scape<br />
photography <strong>and</strong> bronze sculpture.<br />
E. Melanie Watt<br />
403-678-9411<br />
emwatt7@telus.net<br />
Eugene Lipinski/Lipinski<br />
Photographics<br />
Suite 202 703 8 th St., T1W 2W2<br />
403-678-1369<br />
lipinskiphoto@shaw.ca<br />
Highl<strong>and</strong> Photo Services<br />
110-112 Kananaskis Way T1W 2X2<br />
403-609-3611<br />
info@highl<strong>and</strong>photo.ca<br />
www.highl<strong>and</strong>photo.ca<br />
Wildlife photography, focusing mainly on Central<br />
America, Africa <strong>and</strong> Canada. Images have appeared in<br />
numerous books <strong>and</strong> magazines, <strong>and</strong> used commercially<br />
on t-shirts <strong>and</strong> posters. PhD in Wildlife Biology, <strong>and</strong><br />
teaches ecology at U of Calgary.<br />
Portrait, wedding, commercial photography<br />
Patti-ann Macpherson specializes in wedding<br />
photography <strong>and</strong> portraiture. Family portraits. Pets.<br />
Commercial groups, conventions, teams. Special<br />
event coverage. Over 20 years in the Bow Valley.<br />
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Jason Leo Bantle<br />
712-A Main Street, T1W 2B6<br />
403-609-3141<br />
bantlecanmore@sasktel.net<br />
www.bantlephoto.com<br />
Jerry <strong>and</strong> Alex<strong>and</strong>ra Kobalenko<br />
462 Grotto Road, T1W 1J2<br />
403-609-8260<br />
jkbanff@telusplanet.net<br />
www.kobalenko.com<br />
John E. Marriott, John E. Marriott Canadian Wildlife<br />
<strong>and</strong> Nature Photography<br />
426 Grotto Road, T1W 1J2<br />
403-609-3850<br />
info@wildernessprints.com<br />
http://www.wildernessprints.com,<br />
http://www.canwildphototours.com<br />
Biologist <strong>and</strong> eco-guide Jason Bantle creates exquisite<br />
wildlife images using film <strong>and</strong> without filters or digital<br />
alteration. H<strong>and</strong>-made <strong>and</strong> unframed photographs from<br />
northern Canada <strong>and</strong> Alaska include polar, grizzly <strong>and</strong><br />
black bears, arctic foxes <strong>and</strong> wolves.<br />
Producers of high-quality adventure writing <strong>and</strong> imagery,<br />
specializing in the Arctic but also covering the Rockies<br />
<strong>and</strong> many other wild parts of Canada. One of the only<br />
sources combining professional photography <strong>and</strong> writing<br />
in one package.<br />
Premier wildlife <strong>and</strong> nature photographer. Featured on<br />
covers of Canadian Geographic, EXPLORE, Outdoor<br />
Photography Canada. Author/photographer of three<br />
Canadian bestsellers, including critically-acclaimed Banff<br />
& Lake Louise: Images of Banff National Park. Visit his<br />
website to learn more about his photography or to sign<br />
up for one of his workshops or photo tours.<br />
Leslie Robertson<br />
244 Bow River Drive, H.H.,T1W 2W2<br />
403-678-2550<br />
Michael Buckley / Photoflow<br />
403-675-1218 michael@photoflow.ca<br />
www.photoflow.ca<br />
www.michaelbuckleyphotography.ca<br />
Large format black <strong>and</strong> white l<strong>and</strong>scape photography.<br />
Weddings, wildlife, photojournalism <strong>and</strong> travel.<br />
Specializing in capturing fresh <strong>and</strong> fun wedding<br />
moments.<br />
Mountain Light Studio Colin Ferguson Photography<br />
202-703 Main Street, T1W 2B2<br />
403-678-0432<br />
info@mountainlightstudio.com<br />
www.mountainlightstudio.com<br />
Nicola Davison<br />
Snickerdoodle Photography<br />
403-609-8735<br />
niki@snickerdoodle.ca<br />
http://www.snickerdoodle.ca<br />
Peter Mikols<br />
244 Bow River Drive, H. H.,T1W 2W<br />
403-678-2550<br />
Photography by Pam Doyle<br />
403-678-5507<br />
pamphoto@telusplanet.net<br />
Photos<strong>and</strong>Words.com<br />
Jim <strong>and</strong> Michelle Wiebe<br />
2008-3rd Ave., T1W 2J8<br />
403-678-3507<br />
wiebe@photos<strong>and</strong>words.com<br />
photoSmiths<br />
Robert N. <strong>and</strong> Mary Smith<br />
403-678-4720<br />
bobmars@telus.net<br />
Wedding, portrait, commercial, corporate photography.<br />
Professional photographer: portraiture, weddings,<br />
commercial <strong>and</strong> stock photography.<br />
Large format black <strong>and</strong> white photography.<br />
Photojournalism, sports, news, freelance, special events,<br />
corporate groups, family groups, pet photos, movie<br />
production stills, commercial stills, weddings.<br />
Fine art photography. Scenic <strong>and</strong> panorama work.<br />
Portfolio on request. Published in numerous North<br />
American magazines.<br />
Scenic <strong>and</strong> nature subjects available matted or framed.<br />
Phone Bob or Mary for appointment to view.<br />
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10- Photography continued<br />
PKS Media Inc.<br />
Philip or Karen Smith<br />
403-609-8323<br />
pks_media@yahoo.com<br />
Rachel Boekel Photography<br />
265 Three Sisters Drive<br />
403-363-7579<br />
rachel@rachelboekel.com<br />
www.rachelboekel.com<br />
Commercial photography/cinematography <strong>and</strong> art<br />
direction: specializing in model released high mountain<br />
action, adventure; mountain lifestyle <strong>and</strong> travel. Over 20<br />
years shooting in the Rocky Mountains <strong>and</strong> globally.<br />
Represented worldwide by Getty Images.<br />
Available for portraiture, commercial, wedding <strong>and</strong><br />
freelance opportunities. Please check website for<br />
more information.<br />
Richard Alan Brown Professional<br />
Photography<br />
403-678-3237<br />
jolimon@telusplanet.net<br />
richardbrownphoto.ca<br />
Creative, fun <strong>and</strong> artistic wedding photography as<br />
well as family portraits <strong>and</strong> fine art travel<br />
photography. Since 1988!<br />
Richard Berry Photography<br />
246 Lady MacDonald Dr., T1W 1M8<br />
403-678-1836, 403-678-8578<br />
richard@richard-berry.com<br />
www.richard-berry.com/<br />
RJL Photography<br />
Rob Lean<br />
403-675-8658<br />
rjlean@hotmail.com<br />
Schovanek Photography /Kelly Schovanek<br />
#221 300 Palliser Lane, T1W 0H5<br />
403-688-5879<br />
kelly@schovanekphotography.com<br />
www.schovanekphotography.com<br />
Susanne Swibold<br />
403-678-5027<br />
smswibold@nucleus.com<br />
W<strong>and</strong>ering Horizon Photography/ Jamey Glasnovic<br />
403-678-3648<br />
jglasnovic@shaw.ca<br />
www.jglas.com<br />
Specializing in fine art l<strong>and</strong>scape, travel, wildlife <strong>and</strong><br />
adventure photographs. Workshops, digital printing<br />
services.<br />
L<strong>and</strong>scape <strong>and</strong> nature photography of Alberta <strong>and</strong><br />
British Columbia. Greeting cards, matted prints,<br />
magnets, etc. Available by appointment or during<br />
June-September weekends at <strong>Art</strong> in the Park in<br />
Canmore.<br />
Photographer based out of Canmore <strong>and</strong> Victoria. Music,<br />
sports, documentary, weddings, life.<br />
Major work is in fine art photography; expressionistic,<br />
symbolic <strong>and</strong> painterly, as well as elegant portrayal of<br />
natural subjects in the environment. Supplementary to<br />
this medium is painting, drawing <strong>and</strong> filmmaking.<br />
Limited edition fine art prints, custom canvas prints,<br />
greeting cards, weddings, photo editing <strong>and</strong> printing<br />
services.<br />
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11- Sculptural <strong>and</strong> Functional <strong>Art</strong><br />
Clay Creations - Joe Martin<br />
#2 806 - 5th St., T1W 2G4<br />
403-678-3067<br />
Functional pottery. Sculptural, l<strong>and</strong>scape <strong>and</strong><br />
plaques. Instructor for groups or individuals.<br />
Commissioned work.<br />
Daniel Langlois<br />
403-679-9788<br />
daniel@dlartworld.com<br />
www.dlartworld.com<br />
Daniel has lived in Canmore since 1998 where he<br />
discovered his passion for nature <strong>and</strong> the wildlife of the<br />
Rocky Mountains. He is a stone mason <strong>and</strong> bronze<br />
sculptor.<br />
Don Gardner<br />
GARDNER ASSOCIATES<br />
952 Lawrence Grassi Ridge T1W 2Z6<br />
403-678-5856 403-819-1536<br />
Builder of birch bark canoes, skin kayaks, bows,<br />
harpoons, etc. for museums <strong>and</strong> as workshops in<br />
schools in native communities.<br />
http://dongardner.blogspot.com<br />
Glass<strong>Art</strong> - Barb Halprin<br />
403-678-6632<br />
behalprin@telus.net<br />
Grotto <strong>Design</strong>s - W<strong>and</strong>a Ellerbeck<br />
403-678-5779; 403-512-3116 cell<br />
grottod@telusplanet.net<br />
www.grottodesigns.com<br />
Hot Glass Studio - Susan Gottselig<br />
Unit 8, 111 Bow Meadows Crescent<br />
403-609-9333<br />
hotglass@telusplanet.net<br />
www.albertacraft.ab.ca/susangottselig<br />
Joan Dunkley<br />
403-678-5856<br />
jdunk@telus.net<br />
Custom stained glass. Door <strong>and</strong> window panels,<br />
architectural features.<br />
Custom coloured concrete home accessories, countertops,<br />
sculpture, sinks <strong>and</strong> fireplaces. Cutting edge design.<br />
Groups welcome by appointment only. Commissioned<br />
artwork. MFA, Nova Scotia College of <strong>Art</strong> & <strong>Design</strong>.<br />
H<strong>and</strong> blown glass sculpture, functional work <strong>and</strong> jewellery<br />
by Susan Gottselig, Nicole Tremblay <strong>and</strong> Beth Wooley.<br />
Visitors welcome! Please call ahead for hours. Glass from<br />
these artists is also at The Avens Gallery, Mountain<br />
Galleries, (Jasper Park Lodge & Chateau Whistler), <strong>Art</strong>ym<br />
Gallery (Invermere) <strong>and</strong> Rowles <strong>and</strong> Co (Edmonton).<br />
Work explores the human-l<strong>and</strong> relationship across time.<br />
Paintings, mixed media, <strong>and</strong> sculpture, in a variety of<br />
media, <strong>and</strong> with some works based in natural <strong>and</strong> found<br />
materials.<br />
Laura Marshall <strong>Design</strong>s<br />
403-678-9386<br />
info@lauramarshall.ca<br />
www.lauramarshall.ca<br />
Mark Paul Halpin<br />
13 Larch Crescent, T1W 1S6<br />
403-678-9376<br />
mhalpin@telusplanet.net<br />
of Cabbages <strong>and</strong> Kings Pottery Studio<br />
John <strong>and</strong> Katie Borrowman<br />
Unit11-A 102 Bow Meadows Cres.<br />
403-678-1922<br />
ofcabbages<strong>and</strong>kingspottery@hotmail.com<br />
www.ofcabbages<strong>and</strong>kings.ca<br />
H<strong>and</strong>crafted jewellery using colour <strong>and</strong> texture to create a<br />
broad spectrum of pieces that range from delicate <strong>and</strong><br />
refined to powerful <strong>and</strong> bold. One of a kind jewellery<br />
made with semi-precious stones, swarofski crystal,<br />
pearls <strong>and</strong> sterling silver.<br />
Multimedia arts in bronze, plaster, paint, concrete, stone,<br />
paper, <strong>and</strong> most recently a unique blend of leather/print<br />
sculptures. Call or e-mail for a digital portfolio.<br />
Two generations of Canmore potters sharing a professional<br />
studio that welcomes locals <strong>and</strong> visitors. They make a full<br />
range of functional high-fired pottery in many styles <strong>and</strong><br />
designs, <strong>and</strong> are always happy to do custom designs by<br />
commission. The studio is open Tuesday through Saturday<br />
from 10:30 to 5:00pm, or by appointment.<br />
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11- Sculptural <strong>and</strong> Functional <strong>Art</strong> continued<br />
Priscilla Janes<br />
104 Prendergast Place, T1W 2N5<br />
403-678-2117<br />
p.bjanes@telus.net<br />
Rayne Maker/ Julia Rayne Schumacher<br />
Of Cabbages <strong>and</strong> Kings Pottery Studio<br />
11A-102 Bow Meadows Cres<br />
403-679-1265<br />
muddyrayne@gmail.com<br />
Riverduck <strong>Design</strong>s - Bill Hunt<br />
221 Bow River Dr.,T1W 2W2<br />
403-678-1797<br />
riverduckdesigns@shaw.ca<br />
Rustic Furniture/Keith Thompson<br />
1109 Larch Place, T1W 1S8<br />
403-678-1701<br />
bikethom@telusplanet.net<br />
Susan Kun Jewellery <strong>Design</strong> Inc.<br />
403-675-0412<br />
rkun@shaw.ca<br />
www.skjewellery.ca<br />
Tom Hjorleifson<br />
1007 Olympic Drive,<br />
T1W 2N8<br />
403-678-5867<br />
hjorleif@telusplanet.net<br />
www.tomhjorleifson.com<br />
Tony Bloom/Stonecrop Studios<br />
112 Boulder Cres., T1W 1L2<br />
403-609-7087<br />
tonybloom@shaw.ca<br />
www.tonybloom.ca<br />
Western Woodwork<br />
Mary Lynne McCutcheon<br />
112-105 Bow Meadows Crescent<br />
403-678-2227<br />
mlmcc@telusplanet.net<br />
Wildwood Mudworks - Pottery<br />
244 Eagle Terrace Road<br />
403-678-4915<br />
kantrobus@yahoo.com<br />
Willow Haven Flower Shop<br />
105.826 Main St. ,T1W 2B7<br />
403-678-6775<br />
tineke@willowhaven.ca<br />
www.willowhaven.ca<br />
Functional pottery <strong>and</strong> decorative sawdust-fired<br />
ceramics, all one-of-a-kind pieces. Work is available at<br />
The Avens Gallery, The Whyte Museum Shop <strong>and</strong> the<br />
Canmore Hospital Gallery. Commission work welcome<br />
<strong>and</strong> individual instruction available.<br />
Description: Colourfully glazed functional pottery <strong>and</strong><br />
whimsical one-of-a-kind ceramic sculptures for your home.<br />
Unique specialty items available, <strong>and</strong> commissions are<br />
always welcome. Bring your friends for a studio tour!<br />
Woodturner – bowls vases, goblet, etc.<br />
Functional art, fun with natural branches. Tables, chairs,<br />
<strong>and</strong> benches constructed from birch, diamond willow, <strong>and</strong><br />
alder. Commissioned works.<br />
One of a kind custom made jewellery using 18k gold, silver,<br />
gemstones. Work can be seen at Canada House Gallery,<br />
Banff, Elevation Gallery, Canmore, The <strong>Art</strong>ym Gallery,<br />
Invermere, Influx Gallery, Calgary.<br />
Limited-edition bronze wildlife sculptures <strong>and</strong> fired clay<br />
on stone sculptures depicting Canadian wildlife. Wall<br />
mounted, pedestal <strong>and</strong> table top works. The Avens<br />
Gallery, <strong>Art</strong> of Man Gallery Lake<br />
Louise, <strong>Web</strong>ster Galleries in Calgary, Whistler Village Ar<br />
t Gallery, Gallery 421 in Kelowna, BC. Commissioned<br />
<strong>and</strong> original works.<br />
Works in bronze, steel, copper, <strong>and</strong> aluminum. Producing<br />
sculptural works from table-top to monumental scale. Studio<br />
visits by appointment. Studio in Canmore since 1970.<br />
Custom woodwork <strong>and</strong> furniture designs. Working with a<br />
variety of woods <strong>and</strong> materials our designs range from<br />
traditional to state of the art, contemporary to eclectic. Call to<br />
visit the studio Monday to Friday or by appointment after<br />
hours.<br />
Contemporary, functional <strong>and</strong> decorative pottery: nested<br />
serving bowls <strong>and</strong> casseroles, large platters, wineglasses,<br />
mugs <strong>and</strong> covered cups, interesting teapots, custom dish<br />
sets, garlic holders, etc. Studio visit by appointment.<br />
Creative, unique masters in European designs. <strong>Design</strong>ing for<br />
weddings, conventions <strong>and</strong> your everyday floral décor.<br />
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12-Theatre <strong>and</strong> Dramatic <strong>Art</strong>s<br />
Bob´s Yer Uncle Productions<br />
Bob Snape<br />
Box 8317, T1W 2V1<br />
(403) 678-4418;(403) 609-1280 cell<br />
bobsnape@shaw.ca<br />
Specializing in production of theatrical stage, concerts<br />
<strong>and</strong> special events. Over 30 years experience in the<br />
business.<br />
Conquest Theatre<br />
Marjorie Bridge<br />
101 Harvie Heights Rd, T1W 3E8<br />
403-678-3232<br />
mrbridge@telus.net<br />
Cornerstone Theatre <strong>and</strong> Restaurant<br />
125 Kananaskis Way, T1W2X2<br />
403-609-0004 800-773-0004 Fax: 403-609-0145<br />
Live on 7 th<br />
Bob Snape<br />
403-678-4418<br />
info@mountainartsfoundation.com<br />
www.mountainartsfoundation.com<br />
Community semi-professional performance<br />
company. Theatrical performances. Year round<br />
schedule. Visit our website at Conquest Theatre.com.<br />
Acting classes.<br />
Formerly Oh Canada Eh? Visit www.atthecorner.ca to<br />
find out what is currently showing.<br />
Presenter: music, dance <strong>and</strong> theatre. Produces<br />
concert series <strong>and</strong> family entertainment in the Bow<br />
Valley. Registered non-profit society. Check website<br />
for upcoming events.<br />
Pine Tree Players Theatre Group<br />
Bob Snape, President<br />
Box 8268, T1W 2V1<br />
403-678-4418<br />
info@pinetreeplayers.ca<br />
www.pinetreeplayers.ca<br />
The Rogue Players Dramatists Guild<br />
Michael Vlessides<br />
629 Fifth Street, T1W 2E9<br />
403-609-4430<br />
textman@interbaun.com<br />
Community amateur theatre with over 120 members<br />
producing two main stage presentations per year.<br />
Active in theatre production <strong>and</strong> related activities.<br />
Presence in Canmore <strong>and</strong> the Bow Valley since 1978.<br />
Call for details.<br />
The Rogue Players is non-profit community theatre<br />
troupe whose primary m<strong>and</strong>ate is to produce <strong>and</strong> perform<br />
quality shows for <strong>and</strong> with kids through our Make-Believe<br />
Theatre. We are always seeking new members who are<br />
interested in dedicating their time <strong>and</strong> energy to this<br />
worthwhile pursuit.<br />
Did you Know?<br />
Canadian Mountain <strong>Art</strong>s Foundation Volunteers spend more than 50 hours compiling, writing <strong>and</strong><br />
designing this biannual Cultural Directory. In partnership with the Town of Canmore, the Directory<br />
is a resource of all arts <strong>and</strong> artisans groups in Canmore. Copies are available around town for<br />
locals <strong>and</strong> visitors alike <strong>and</strong> the information is on CMAF‟s website:<br />
www.mountainartsfoundation.com<br />
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13-Visual <strong>Art</strong>s<br />
Allyson Van Impe<br />
171 Moraine Rd., T1W 1J6<br />
403-678-6649<br />
scouser7@telus.net<br />
Anna Truderung/"Watervisons"<br />
403-609-8393, 403-860-7887<br />
anna@watervisions.net<br />
www.watervisions.net<br />
Anne Noel-Martin<br />
#2, 806 - 5th Street, T1W 2G4<br />
403-678-3067<br />
annee_colour@hotmail.com<br />
Creative images using fabric, glass beads <strong>and</strong> thread.<br />
Commissioned work. Member of CAAG, represented by<br />
The Avens Gallery.<br />
Watercolour paintings of local mountain scenes.<br />
Acrylic <strong>and</strong> chalk pastel responses to nature's<br />
inspiration. Visit website for photos of current works.<br />
Birgid Ebsen-Thompson<br />
403-678-1701<br />
bikethom@telusplanet.net<br />
Bigoudi – Pascale Ouellet<br />
609 Larch Place, T1W 1S1<br />
403-609-0509<br />
info@bigoudi.ca<br />
www.bigoudi.ca<br />
Cartoon Ink -- Patrick LaMontagne<br />
#73 200 Glacier Drive, T1W 1K6<br />
403-609-8318<br />
cartoon@cartoonink.com<br />
www.cartoonink.com<br />
Chrissy Nickerson<br />
10 Railway Ave., T1W 1R3<br />
403-675-5575<br />
chrissynickerson420@hotmail.com<br />
www.cnfineart.ca<br />
Christine Elmgren<br />
403-688-6686<br />
celmgren@me.com<br />
www.elmgren.ca<br />
Conrad Habing<br />
16-241 Benchl<strong>and</strong>s Terr., T1W 1G1<br />
403-609-9298<br />
conrad@conradhabing.com<br />
Bigoudi is the „Nom de Plume‟ of artist Pascale<br />
Ouellet, a painter represented by Elevation Gallery.<br />
She works with encaustic (molten wax) to create large<br />
scale paintings of animals <strong>and</strong> human figure. Please<br />
visit her regularly updated website for a complete<br />
portfolio <strong>and</strong> biography.<br />
Oil paintings, water colours, fibre art wall hangings.<br />
Cartoonist. Illustrator.<br />
Fine artist, painter. Works can be viewed at Elevation<br />
Gallery <strong>and</strong> on her website.<br />
L<strong>and</strong>scape oil paintings inspired by the Canadian<br />
Rockies, West Coast <strong>and</strong> Prairies. Work includes plein air<br />
sketches, studio paintings, <strong>and</strong> commissions.<br />
Graphic designer. Painter - works in oils.<br />
Photographer - works primarily in black <strong>and</strong> white<br />
Dana Roman<br />
208 Benchl<strong>and</strong>s Terrace, T1W1G1<br />
403-678-8713<br />
www.rom<strong>and</strong>ana.com<br />
rom<strong>and</strong>ana@telus.net<br />
Dana has a studio in her home <strong>and</strong> works in acrylics,<br />
oils, mixed media <strong>and</strong> textiles. She exhibits with<br />
Elevation Gallery in Canmore, Odin Gallery in Vernon<br />
BC, Alberta Society of <strong>Art</strong>ists, Federation of Canadian<br />
<strong>Art</strong>ists, Alberta Craft Council <strong>and</strong> Ontario Craft<br />
Council. Dana has won many awards for her art.<br />
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Dea Fischer<br />
rock.paper.scissors<br />
403-609-3579<br />
rock-paper-scissors@live.ca<br />
Don Barry<br />
201 Lady MacDonald Drive, T1W 1G9<br />
403-678-4616<br />
don.donbear@shaw.ca<br />
Bookbinder <strong>and</strong> visual artist working in collage <strong>and</strong><br />
assemblage, mosaic, acrylic <strong>and</strong> photography. Regular<br />
exhibitor at the Canmore Public Library Gallery.<br />
Specializes in large-scale community art projects <strong>and</strong><br />
private commissions, murals <strong>and</strong> set or backdrop design.<br />
Works on commission or for private tuition in art <strong>and</strong> craft.<br />
Watercolors, model ship building.<br />
Edward van Vliet<br />
techne productions<br />
403-609-8081<br />
etechne@yahoo.ca<br />
<strong>Art</strong>ist, educator/ lecturer, consultant, writer.<br />
Elizabeth Wiltzen<br />
132-105 Bow Meadows Cr.,T1W 2W8<br />
403-763-9035<br />
liz@mountainartist.com<br />
www.mountainartist.com<br />
Fraser McGurk<br />
102 Ashley Close, T1W 2S6<br />
403-678-4072<br />
fmcgurk@telusplanet.net<br />
www.frasermcgurk.com<br />
Elli <strong>and</strong> Lou Stabile<br />
295 Three Sisters Drive, T1W 2M5<br />
403-678-5436<br />
louiss@telusplanet.net<br />
Fonda Sparks<br />
331 Pioneer Rd., T1W 1E8<br />
403-678-2283<br />
fonda@fondasparks.com<br />
www.fondasparks.com<br />
Helena Knos<br />
946 Lawrence Grassi Ridge, T1W 2Z6<br />
403-678-2819<br />
knos@telus.net<br />
Oil painter. Specializing in mountain, coastal <strong>and</strong> desert<br />
l<strong>and</strong>scapes, as well as figurative <strong>and</strong> still life work.<br />
Signature status: SFCA, SCA, CSPWC. Representation:<br />
The Avens Gallery, The <strong>Art</strong>ym Gallery, Invermere, Gibson<br />
Fine <strong>Art</strong>, Calgary.<br />
Both Elli <strong>and</strong> Lou are artists, <strong>and</strong> Lou is also a<br />
l<strong>and</strong>scape photographer. Their work is for sale at<br />
Elli´s Hair West <strong>and</strong> at Elli‟s Bed <strong>and</strong> Breakfast, 295<br />
Three Sisters Drive. Both exhibit at Canmore<br />
Hospital, “<strong>Art</strong> from the Heart".<br />
Acrylic paintings on canvas.<br />
Limited edition giclee prints <strong>and</strong> commissioned works of<br />
<strong>Art</strong>. The wood medium combined with intense colours<br />
<strong>and</strong> bold simple lines lends itself to the expression of<br />
strength, majesty <strong>and</strong> haunting beauty in his mountain<br />
l<strong>and</strong>scapes.<br />
Watercolor <strong>and</strong> acrylics. Represented by the Whyte<br />
Museum in Banff, the Canmore Hospital Gallery <strong>and</strong><br />
CAAG Gallery in Canmore Library.<br />
Ingrid Philipp<br />
403-675-2723<br />
ihpilipp@shaw.ca<br />
Mixed media, oils, acrylic <strong>and</strong> water colour expressionist<br />
l<strong>and</strong>scapes <strong>and</strong> abstract paintings.<br />
Jan Kabatoff<br />
403-609-4020<br />
jankabatoff@shaw.ca<br />
Nature-based paintings in the encaustic medium, h<strong>and</strong>pulled<br />
etchings of wildflowers of the Rockies <strong>and</strong> h<strong>and</strong>dyed<br />
linen wall hangings. The Edge Gallery, Canmore.<br />
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Janice Tanton<br />
103A Casale Place,T1W 3G2<br />
403-609-8031 janice@janicetanton.com<br />
www.janicetanton.com www.communityfusion.ca<br />
Award-winning visual artist, sculptor, designer, facilitator,<br />
musician <strong>and</strong> composer, with works in collections across<br />
the globe. Accepting selected commissions <strong>and</strong> design<br />
projects.<br />
Jeri Bowden<br />
403-678-4992<br />
rckenyon@telus.net<br />
Joan Dunkley<br />
403-678-5856<br />
jdunk@telus.net<br />
Jocey Asnong<br />
Cautious Leroy: Illustration <strong>and</strong> <strong>Design</strong><br />
Apt 203, 512 Bow Valley Trail,T1W 1N9<br />
403-678-3648; cell: 403-763-8284<br />
jocey@cautiousleroy.com<br />
www.cautiousleroy.com<br />
Kemuri Interpretations-Colleen Campbell<br />
294 Grizzly Crescent, T1W 1B5<br />
403-678-2051<br />
kemuri@telusplanet.net<br />
Linda Evans<br />
917-8th St. T1W 2B4<br />
403-678-5040<br />
lindaevansartist@gmail.com<br />
Linden Wentzloff<br />
85 Grotto Way, T1W 1J8<br />
403-678-2108<br />
wentzlof@telus.net<br />
Lucie Bause <strong>Art</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Design</strong><br />
6B-1306 Bow Valley Trail, T1W 1N6<br />
403-609-2145<br />
luciebause@gmail.com<br />
www.luciebause.com<br />
Lucille Doucette<br />
343 Lady Mac Donald Cres., T1W 1H5<br />
403-678-9856<br />
ludoucette@shaw.ca<br />
Marian Raham<br />
117 Bow River Dr, H.H.,T1W 1H8<br />
403-678-5733<br />
mraham@shaw.ca<br />
Mary-Beth Laviolette<br />
917 Larch Place, T1W 1F5<br />
403-678-2197<br />
mblcanmore@shaw.ca<br />
Original works in pen <strong>and</strong> ink, watercolour <strong>and</strong><br />
calligraphy influenced by the local surroundings. Original<br />
works at the Canmore Hospital "<strong>Art</strong> From the Heart"<br />
Gallery <strong>and</strong> at "Second Story Books".<br />
Work explores the human-l<strong>and</strong> relationship across time.<br />
Paintings, mixed media, <strong>and</strong> sculpture, in a variety of<br />
media, <strong>and</strong> with some works based in natural <strong>and</strong> found<br />
materials.<br />
Professionally trained illustrator, specializing in children's<br />
literature <strong>and</strong> conceptual editorials. <strong>Design</strong> services<br />
include all forms of traditional print illustration <strong>and</strong><br />
location illustration (murals, chalk board art, & special<br />
event 3D materials), as well as traditionally executed<br />
architectural renderings. Commissions welcomed.<br />
Oils, watercolour, graphite. B.A. <strong>and</strong> M.A.<br />
from Central Washington State University. Bachelor of<br />
Interior <strong>Design</strong> (BID), University of Manitoba.<br />
Canada‟s favourite folk artist. Transforms paintings into a<br />
patchwork quilt, reminiscent of a Gr<strong>and</strong>ma Moses style<br />
art. Works in tempera. Originals available only at The<br />
Gallery at the Banff Springs Hotel.<br />
Illustrates children‟s stories in pencil, gouache, <strong>and</strong><br />
watercolour (In the Path of Great Bear, Magic in the<br />
Mountains, <strong>and</strong> Where Wolves are Wild). Paints larger<br />
canvases of wildlife oils <strong>and</strong> acrylics. Commissions<br />
welcome.<br />
Nature-based artwork including painting <strong>and</strong> mixed<br />
media. <strong>Art</strong> <strong>and</strong> creativity workshops <strong>and</strong> community<br />
programs.<br />
Acrylic painter; l<strong>and</strong>scapes <strong>and</strong> florals.<br />
Watercolours <strong>and</strong> miniatures.<br />
Author of An Alberta <strong>Art</strong> Chronicle: Adventures in Recent<br />
<strong>and</strong> Contemporary <strong>Art</strong> <strong>and</strong> Alberta <strong>Art</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Art</strong>ists: An<br />
Overview with Patricia Ainslie. <strong>Art</strong> writer <strong>and</strong> journalist,<br />
with a specialty in Alberta art <strong>and</strong> history. Guest curator<br />
<strong>and</strong> juror.<br />
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Massie <strong>Art</strong><br />
Donna Jo Massie<br />
Box 8213, T1W 2T9<br />
403-678-5042<br />
info@massieart.com<br />
www.massieart.com<br />
Meg Nicks<br />
216 Lady MacDonald Dr.,T1W 1H3<br />
403-678-6113<br />
sunrav@telusplanet.net<br />
Michael Vincent<br />
304 Pioneer Rd., T1W 1E7<br />
403-678-6440<br />
mjmjmv@telusplanet.net<br />
www.michaelvincentartist.com<br />
Mike Sass<br />
msass@telusplanet.net<br />
http://www.sassart.com/<br />
Nomi Whalen<br />
912 Larch Place, T1W 1S5<br />
403-678-6640<br />
nwhalen@telus.net<br />
www.weddingsbynomi.com<br />
Olinger <strong>Art</strong> --Louise Olinger<br />
57 Riverstone Road, T1W 1J4<br />
403-609-2117; 403-609-7315 cell<br />
olinger@telusplanet.net<br />
www.olingerart.com<br />
Patti Dyment<br />
212 Spring Creek Gate T1W 2G2<br />
403-678-4916<br />
pdymentart@hotmail.com<br />
http:/members.shaw.ca/pdyment<br />
Phil Guy<br />
rock.paper.scissors<br />
403-609-3579<br />
philibuster.g@hotmail.com<br />
Ridgewood Signcrafters--Rick Fairs<br />
5A - 10 Industrial Place, T1W 1Y1<br />
403-678-2992<br />
rjfairs1@telus.net<br />
www.ridgewoodsigncrafters.com<br />
Original watercolours <strong>and</strong> commissioned works at the<br />
Canada House Gallery in Banff, Stephen Lowe <strong>Art</strong><br />
Gallery in Calgary. Published work, Canadian Best<br />
Seller: A Rocky Mountain Sketchbook – A Step By Step<br />
Guide to Watercolour Painting in the Mountain<br />
L<strong>and</strong>scape. Adult classes, weekend workshops,<br />
workshops for tour groups.<br />
Mixed media collage in drawing <strong>and</strong> painting. Naturebased,<br />
highly-interpretive works about the mountain<br />
environment <strong>and</strong> experience. An explorer in<br />
materials. Work available through Sunny Raven<br />
Gallery.<br />
Long time local artist, formerly an illustrator, printmaker<br />
<strong>and</strong> pen <strong>and</strong> ink specialist. Highly detailed limited edition<br />
prints depict Canmore's history <strong>and</strong> local environment,<br />
such as Canmore Mine Engines 20th Anniversary series.<br />
Recent years focusing on large semi-abstract acrylic<br />
paintings influenced greatly by the local environment.<br />
Freelance entertainment illustrator <strong>and</strong> painter. Mike<br />
worked for 12 years at BioWare corp as the principal<br />
marketing artist. Has created work for the Star Wars,<br />
Magic The Gathering, <strong>and</strong> Dungeons <strong>and</strong> Dragons<br />
franchises. Teaches workshops in illustration, oil painting.<br />
Pen <strong>and</strong> ink artist.<br />
Vibrant watercolour l<strong>and</strong>scape originals & prints.<br />
Limited edition prints available. Represented by: High<br />
Country <strong>Art</strong> Gallery , Cochrane. Galleria, Calgary. Cafe<br />
Books <strong>and</strong> Museum & Geoscience Centre, Canmore.<br />
Glacier Gifts, Whyte Museum, Friends of Banff, Banff<br />
Gondola, Banff. Northern Lights, Chateau Lake Louise,<br />
One of a Kind, Bragg Creek.<br />
Fine art painter, primarily in oils, also various other media.<br />
L<strong>and</strong>scapes, people, portraits, wildlife. Commissions<br />
considered. Represented by The Avens Gallery.<br />
Phil is a multi-skilled illustrator <strong>and</strong> visual artist who<br />
exhibits his oil pastel <strong>and</strong> mixed media work at the<br />
Canmore Pubic Library Gallery. Available to work on<br />
commission or to provide private tuition.<br />
Graphic artist. Computerized graphic art <strong>and</strong> lettering.<br />
Computerized routering & carving. Specialized custom<br />
signage, banners. Commercial <strong>and</strong> commission work. 3D<br />
wooden signage: h<strong>and</strong>carving, s<strong>and</strong>blasting, airbrushing<br />
Vehicle lettering <strong>and</strong> full colour decals graphics. B.A.<br />
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Rowan Hill<br />
69 Riverstone Road, T1W 1J4<br />
403-678-4532<br />
rowan@rowanhillartist.com<br />
www.rowanhillartist.com<br />
Sarah Kidner<br />
100-109 Bow Meadows Cres., T1W 2W8<br />
403-678-5548<br />
sarah@kidner.ca<br />
www.kidner.ca<br />
Susanne Swibold<br />
403-678-5027<br />
smswibold@nucleus.com<br />
www.amiq.org<br />
Shirley Chinneck<br />
310, 115 Elk Run Blvd, T1W 1G8<br />
403-678-1293<br />
chinneck@telusplanet.net<br />
www.telusplanet.net/public/chinneck<br />
Terry Findley<br />
806 13th Street, T1W 1W6<br />
403-609-9917<br />
http://rockscapes1.shawwebspace.ca<br />
findleyt@hotmail.com<br />
Original oil paintings <strong>and</strong> commissioned works. Figurative,<br />
l<strong>and</strong>scapes <strong>and</strong> still life. Represented by The Avens<br />
Gallery in Canmore <strong>and</strong> Devin Galleries in Coeur<br />
d'Alene,Idaho.<br />
Specializes in oil l<strong>and</strong>scapes, cityscapes <strong>and</strong> figurative<br />
work. Represented by the Avens Gallery in Canmore <strong>and</strong><br />
the <strong>Art</strong>ym Gallery in Invermere.<br />
Subject matter: portraits to l<strong>and</strong>scapes <strong>and</strong> everything<br />
in between. Sizes: miniatures to large format. Media:<br />
depends on subject matter <strong>and</strong> desired effect.<br />
Fine art photography; expressionistic, symbolic <strong>and</strong><br />
painterly, as well as elegant portrayal of natural subjects<br />
in the environment. Supplementary to this medium is<br />
painting, drawing <strong>and</strong> filmmaking.<br />
Acrylics, rock, flora <strong>and</strong> the use of gel are used to give<br />
the paintings, not only texture, but relief on canvas.<br />
L<strong>and</strong>scapes are painted from memory, rock used in<br />
works selected from locations visited by the artist.<br />
Series of Inukshuks, Northern Lights, Waterfalls, <strong>and</strong><br />
Prairie l<strong>and</strong>scapes continues.<br />
Virginia Ann Hemingson <strong>Art</strong> Gallery<br />
517 Spring Creek Drive<br />
Spring Creek Mountain Village, T1W 0C5<br />
493-678-0008<br />
www.vahgallery.com<br />
www.vahgallery@me.com<br />
Zelda Nelson<br />
438-1st Street, T1W 2K9<br />
403-609-4696<br />
zelnel@telusplanet.net<br />
www.zeldanelson.com<br />
The Log Cabin <strong>Art</strong> Studio was established in 1970 <strong>and</strong><br />
was the first artist studio in the Bow Valley. A new<br />
spacious gallery in Spring Creek Mountain Village now<br />
features exclusively her original paintings, art prints <strong>and</strong> art<br />
cards. The tradition of afternoon Victorian Tea &<br />
Refreshments are still available. <strong>Art</strong> Events <strong>and</strong> Concerts.<br />
Open 10-4 Tuesday - Friday 1-4 Saturday & Sunday.<br />
Paintings in acrylic, <strong>and</strong> oils. Plein air <strong>and</strong> studio<br />
paintings. Subject is usually l<strong>and</strong>scape of western<br />
Canada. Inspiration from travels in the Canadian<br />
provinces, as well as hiking in the Rocky Mountains.<br />
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