Book Review - Alpine Rising: Sherpas, Baltis, and the Triumph of Local Climbers in the Greater Ranges
In this multi-authored review of the Jon Whyte Award winner "Alpine Rising" enjoy two perspectives from a mountain enthusiast and guide.
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6 days ago6 min read
Wishing A Heartfelt Farewell to Anne Ewen, Director and Chief Curator of Art and Heritage at The Whyte
After 12 transformative years and an extensive portfolio of art and heritage exhibitions, Anne Ewen is concluding her time at The Whyte.
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6 days ago2 min read
A Generous Donation: "Fishing Camp, the Rockies" by John Arthur Fraser R.C.A.
New to the collections at The Whyte is a stunning piece of Canadian heritage: "Fishing Camp, the Rockies," a painting by John Arthur Fraser.
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6 days ago3 min read
Behind the Brushstrokes: En Plein Air Painting Weekend at Lake O'Hara in Stunning Photos
In September 2024, a unique artistic journey unfolded as 20 talented artists gathered at Lake O'Hara for a weekend of En Plein Air painting.
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6 days ago2 min read
Welcoming New Faces to The Whyte: Christina Cuthbertson, Director of Curatorial Initiatives
The Whyte is pleased to announce the appointment of Christina Cuthbertson as the Director of Curatorial Initiatives.
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Nov 123 min read
Bison Legacy: The Artistic Vision of Dwayne Harty - Fall 2024 Whyte Museum Exhibition in Photos
October brought an inspiring evening at The Whyte as "Bison Legacy: The Artistic Vision of Dwayne Harty" opened to an enthusiastic crowd.
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Nov 54 min read
Leading With Indigenous Stories: My Experience Working With the Cave and Basin Mural Project
Emma De Sousa examines how initiatives like the Cave and Basin Mural Project revitalized the way she understands the importance of art.
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Oct 243 min read
Summer Tours Behind the Scenes: Insights from Summer 2024 Interpreters at The Whyte
One of the most central things we’ve learned during our time as summer interpreters at The Whyte is that local history runs deep.
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Sep 172 min read
A Fireside Chat with Patricia Cucman and Chic Scott
In a Fireside Chat with Chic Scott, Patty Cucman shares her story behind the book "To See What He Saw: JEH MacDonald and the O'Hara Years."
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Jun 252 min read
Recent Acquisitions in the Archives in Recognition of National Indigenous Peoples Day
Discover recent publications that showcase the ever-growing breadth of Indigenous works in the Archives Special Collections Library.
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Jun 2512 min read
Book Excerpt: To See What He Saw by Patricia Cucman and Stanley Munn
To See What He Saw by Stanley Munn and Patricia Cucman focuses on the Lake O’Hara work produced by Group of Seven artist J.E.H. MacDonald.
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Jun 243 min read
J.E.H. MacDonald: The O'Hara Era - Summer 2024 Whyte Museum Exhibition in Photos
A June evening in the heart of Banff celebrated one of the Whyte Museum's most anticipated exhibitions — J.E.H. MacDonald: The O’Hara Era.
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