Upcoming Exhibition

The Ancestors Are Talking
Paintings by the Indigenous Seven

The Whyte is proud to present The Ancestors Are Talking – Paintings by the Indigenous Seven, a landmark exhibition running from May 2 to October 19, 2025. Curated by acclaimed artist and the last living member of the Indigenous Group of Seven, Joseph M. Sánchez, alongside The Whyte's curators Dawn Saunders Dahl and Christina Cuthbertson, this exhibition celebrates the groundbreaking artwork of the Professional Native Indian Artists Inc. (PNIAI), colloquially known as the Indigenous Group of Seven. This exhibition is supported by The Rimrock Banff, The Estate of Norval Morrisseau, EA Studios (Jasper) Ltd., and Bearclaw Gallery.

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OPENING MAY 3RD, 2025

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Norval Morrisseau. Attitude and Attention, Punk Rockers. Circa 1991. The Norval Morrisseau Estate, OfficialMorrisseau.com.

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Current Exhibition

MELTDOWN

A Drop in Time

In honour of the 2025 United Nations International Year of Glaciers' Preservation, MELTDOWN showcases a powerful collection of artworks focusing on glacial landscapes by Jim Elzinga, Roger Vernon, Tiffany Shaw, and Leanne Allison. This exhibition draws viewers deep into the heart of Canada’s glaciers for an unparalleled immersive experience.

JANUARY 25 - APRIL 13, 2025

Jim Elzinga/Roger Vernon. Turbulence. October 2023.

Laminated Archival Pigment Print.

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Lillian Agnes Jones Scholarship

The 2025/26 Lillian Agnes Jones Scholarship is now open for applications, supporting research and studies on the history and culture of Western Canada.

Based in Banff National Park, The Whyte is uniquely positioned to interrogate and explore the overlapping histories of nationalism, nature preservation, art, colonialism, tourism, and resource extraction in the region, challenging dominant narratives and foregrounding diverse perspectives. This program supports artists, scholars, writers, and curators in exploring Banff’s complex histories, encouraging work that preserves its natural and cultural heritage.

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