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Arts & Culture

From First Nations culture to the latest in contemporary art, music and more, Whistler’s arts and culture scene runs deep.

In these posts we aim to give you a snap shot of what it’s like to attend some of these events, exhibits and cultural institutions, as well as insight into the creatives that call Whistler home.

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Arts Whistler Backdrop Sessions: Heidi Denessen

Mixed media artist Heidi Denessen shares her journey and advice in the latest installment of Arts Whistler's Backdrop Sessions.

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Arts Whistler Backdrop Sessions: Denise Hughes

Local artisan Denise Hughes can't get enough of BC's natural beauty, inspired by nature to craft functional and beautiful pottery pieces.

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Whistler Famous: David McColm

See the stars come alive as David McColm’s iconic images transport you to the Whistler alpine.

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Whistler Famous: Brian Finestone

From living in a bus to managing the Whistler Bike Park and helping to build Whistler’s own BMX track this year, Brian Finestone is a bike mad and passionate Whistler local.

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Arts Whistler Backdrop Sessions: Cheryl Massey

Globe-trotting model turned Whistler artisan, Cheryl Massey weaves natural materials into intricate one-of-a-kind creations.

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Full Moon: All-Women Shred Film Kicks Off Whistler’s Pre-Winter stoke

The homegrown Full Moon snowboard movie is kicking off Whistler winter stoke in style.

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Fall For Arts: Whistler’s Season of Arts and Culture Set to Launch

Time to colour outside the lines with Whistler's celebration of creativity and culture: Fall for Arts.

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Arts Whistler Backdrop Sessions: 9 Local Artists

It's bike madness with Crankworx in town this week, but elsewhere there's wheels of another sort creating magic. Artist Vincent Massey talks pottery in another Backdrop Session Video from Arts Whistler.

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That MTB Life: Whistler Biking Scene with Robin O’Neill (Video)

Do you dream of singletrack? Want to ride amazing trails every day of the week? Might be time to move to Whistler.

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Arts Whistler Backdrop Sessions: Linda Davies

Long-time Whistler artist, Linda Davies unveils the inspiration and process behind her magical glass creations.

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Arts Whistler Backdrop Sessions Video: BAZ ONE

Arts Whistler gets the story behind BAZ ONE's signature style in the first installment of Backdrop Sessions.

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Bring the Heat: Whistler Summer Fashion 2016

Time to shed those winter layers! Fashion consultant, Molly Andrew catches The Insider up on the latest in summer fashion.

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The Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre: Stories and Sharing

The Insider visits the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre to learn about the latest exhibition, Where are the Children? Healing the Legacy of Residential Schools from junior curator, Alison Pascal.

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