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, and EA Studios (Jasper) Ltd.
OPENING MAY 3RD, 2025
Norval Morrisseau. Attitude and Attention, Punk Rockers. Circa 1991. The Norval Morrisseau Estate, OfficialMorrisseau.com.
Upcoming Performance
MAY 4TH, 2025
An Evening With
Logan Staats
Join us for an unforgettable evening with Mohawk singer-songwriter and Juno Award nominee Logan Staats. Staats’ soul-stirring songwriting, powerful voice, and raw stage presence have made him a fan favourite across Canada.
Presented as part of the opening weekend for The Whyte's summer exhibition The Ancestors Are Talking: Paintings By the Indigenous Seven.
Learn more about Logan Staats at loganstaats.com.
Photo by Danny Shumov.
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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