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Audain Art Museum

Name: Audain Art Museum
Address: 4350 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, BC, V8E1N3, CA
Telephone: +16049620413
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Situated on the shared, unceded territory of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) Nation and Lil̓wat7úl (Lil’wat) Nation.
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Please note, our opening hours are subject to change, check our website for up-to-date special hours and holidays. Established in 2016, the Audain Art Museum is a leading arts organization founded upon the major philanthropic gift of Michael Audain and Yoshiko Karasawa. Located in Whistler, British Columbia and designed by the internationally-renowned firm Patkau Architects, the AAM boasts a comprehensive Permanent Collection of the province’s most celebrated artists. Exemplifying the richness of cultural difference in Canada, the collection takes visitors on a transformative visual journey from the late 18th century to present. Highlights include hereditary Haida Chief James Hart’s The Dance Screen (The Scream Too), an exceptional collection of historical Indigenous masks, and key examples of the Vancouver photo conceptualism movement. In addition, the Museum hosts dynamic exhibitions from around the world.

10/17/2026

🔲 Can you spot the connections between Takao Tanabe’s early career abstractions and his later masterpiece landscapes? 🌄

It is the final weekend to experience ‘Takao Tanabe 100: Inside Passage’ here at the Audain Art Museum before it moves to its new home National Gallery of Canada, here is a taste of his decade spanning career retrospective.

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🖼️ close/cropped up views of

Takao Tanabe,
‘Interior arrangement with red hills’
1957. oil on canvas.
National Gallery of Canada.

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Takao Tanabe,
‘Errington Sunset’
2011. Acrylic on canvas.
Collection of the Artist.

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‘Takao Tanabe 100: Inside Passage’ is co-organized by the Audain Art Museum (Audain Art Museum), the National Gallery of Canada (National Gallery of Canada, Musée des beaux-arts du Canada) and the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria (Art Gallery of Greater Victoria). This exhibition is made possible with thanks to Major Supporters The Audain Foundation and the National
Gallery of Canada Foundation (National Gallery of Canada Foundation); Major Sponsor RBC Wealth Management; Supporting Sponsor Heffel (Heffel Fine Art Auction House); Government Partner Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW); Hotel Partner Fairmont Chateau Whistler (Fairmont Chateau Whistler); Generously Supported By Hopes & Dreams Foundation

🖼️ Installation views of ‘Takao Tanabe 100: Inside Passage’

📷- photography by Micheal Levin

🖼️ Installation views of ‘Takao Tanabe 100: Inside Passage’

📷- photography by Micheal Levin

🖼️ Installation views of ‘Takao Tanabe 100: Inside Passage’

📷- photography by Micheal Levin

🖼️ Installation views of ‘Takao Tanabe 100: Inside Passage’

📷- photography by Micheal Levin

10/16/2026

🪞 Reflections 🪞
Swipe ➡️ to see

With a career spanning over 7 Decades, Takao Tanabe has truly become a master of Landscapes, particularly bodies of water.
To truly admire this craft,
you have to get up close.

🚨 We have entered the final 5 DAYS of ‘Takao Tanabe 100: Inside Passage’ and views like this are going to be sorely missed here at the Audain Art Museum.
It’s a must see whilst you still can!

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‘Takao Tanabe 100: Inside Passage’ is co-organized by the Audain Art Museum (Audain Art Museum), the National Gallery of Canada (National Gallery of Canada, Musée des beaux-arts du Canada) and the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria (Art Gallery of Greater Victoria). This exhibition is made possible with thanks to Major Supporters The Audain Foundation and the National
Gallery of Canada Foundation (National Gallery of Canada Foundation); Major Sponsor RBC Wealth Management; Supporting Sponsor Heffel (Heffel Fine Art Auction House); Government Partner Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW); Hotel Partner Fairmont Chateau Whistler (Fairmont Chateau Whistler); Generously Supported By Hopes & Dreams Foundation (Hopes & Dreams Foundation); and Catalogue Partners Equinox Gallery (Equinox Gallery), Heffel (Heffel Fine Art Auction House), Madrona Gallery (M A D R O N A G A L L E R Y), and Mira Godard Gallery (Mira Godard Gallery).

10/15/2026

📸 A selection of work from the Blake Jorgenson Young Adult Photography Workshop, held last month here at the Museum.

Join us TODAY for a special one-off exhibition, to see the photographs created by the group during the workshop, sharing their individual perspectives and approaches to photography.

📍 Cressey Hall ⏰ 5–6pm

We would love for you to join us.

10/14/2026

✨TOTE BAG GIVEAWAY!✨

🌄As we countdown the final 5 days of ‘Takao Tanabe 100: Inside Passage’ we are giving away 5 tote bags!

🎨To ENTER Just COMMENT below TAGGING a friend. 🪎You may enter as many times as you like.

🎉The 5 winners will be chosen at random on Monday October 19th and direct messaged via instagram.

Collection at the museum only, please bring a form of ID with you.

Good luck! 🤞

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Takao Tanabe, Skkeena Series F, 1971.
Acrylic on Canvas. Private Collection.

10/12/2026

🍁🍂Autumn in Whistler brings a palette of colours that never gets old as well as time to slowdown and give thought on the changes to come. It is a season we’re always thankful for.

Taking inspiration from the season we find it reflected in works from our Permanent Collection as well as special exhibitions.

This fall, discover what inspires you at the Audain Art Museum through our latest exhibitions and programming.

Which works from our collection stand out to you this time of year?

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Installation views from exhibitions; ‘Solstice: through storm and stillness’, ‘Takao Tanabe 100: Inside Passage’ and our ‘Permanent Collection.

10/09/2026

🪶Do you know which supernatural bird this headdress represents? Swipe to find out…

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Henry Speck Jr, ‘Hok Hok Headdress’, 2004.
Red Cedar, cedar bark, marine enamel.
Audain Art Museum Collection. Gift of Micheal Audain and Yoshiko Karasawa.

This is the ‘Huxwhukw’ alternatively spelled, the ‘Hok Hok’, a cannibal bird known in Kwakwaka’wakw mythology as the “Splitter of Skulls.”

This stunning Headdress was created by Kwakwaka’wakw master Carver, Henry Speck Jr. He is particularly renowned as a carver of three supernatural bird headdresses: Galukw’amhl (The Crooked Beak of Heaven), the Raven Hamatsa or Cannibal, and the Hok Hok. All of these creatures, when then are used traditionally, appear in the Tseyka (Red Cedar Bark Ceremony), worn by initiates of the Hamatsa or cannibal spirit, Baxwbakwalanukwsiwe’.
By donning these headdresses, the human dancers become the embodiment of a cannibal spirit.

Speck’s masks, such at this Hok Hok headdress, are all intended for use in ceremony even if they have not, in fact, been danced. The dancer would wear the headdress atop his head and, unable to see clearly when wearing it, would have an attendant during the ceremony.

The enormous beak, which characterizes this cannibal bird, is rigged to allow the dancer to open and close it, making a loud and terrifying noise. The intended ceremonial use also dictates the use of shiny marine enamel paint rather than acrylic paint. The marine enamel paint in the traditional colours of black, white and red would glisten in the firelight of a big-house ceremony.

The ‘Hok Hok Headdress’ is currently on view in our ‘Permanent Collection’ as well as other beautiful pieces of contemporary carvings.

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Henry Speck Jr, ‘Hok Hok Headdress’, 2004.
Red Cedar, cedar bark, marine enamel.
Audain Art Museum Collection. Gift of Micheal Audain and Yoshiko Karasawa.

10/08/2026

Stephen A. Jarislowksy, C.C., G.O.Q.
September 9, 1925 – October 2026

The Audain Art Museum acknowledges with great respect the passing of Stephen A. Jarislowsky, C.C., G.O.Q., a distinguished Canadian businessman, investor, and philanthropist whose commitment to the arts has left a lasting legacy across Canada.

As a Visionary Founder of the Audain Art Museum, Jarislowsky played an important role in establishing the Museum as a leading cultural institution dedicated to celebrating the art of British Columbia.

Together with his wife, Gail, his generous support is recognized through the naming of the Gail & Stephen A. Jarislowsky Chief Curator position, reflecting their enduring commitment to artistic excellence, scholarship, and the stewardship of the Museum’s Permanent Collection.

The Audain Art Museum’s Board of Trustees and staff extend our heartfelt gratitude for his extraordinary generosity, vision, and friendship. His contributions have helped shape the Museum’s past, strengthen its present, and ensure its continued impact for generations to come.

Photo: Gail and Stephen A. Jarislowsky with Kiriko Watanabe, Gail and Stephen A. Jarislowsky Chief Curator, March 15, 2025.

10/07/2026

Join us this Friday, October 9, for Whistler W**e Walk at the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre—an exclusive evening celebrating art, culture, and BC w**e, featuring Kismet Estate W**ery and authentic Indigenous w**es from Nk’Mip Cellars.

Hear the cultural connection to art in the gallery and enjoy Spo7ez canapés, including Elk Tenderloin with Blackberry Mustard on Potato Crisps, Smoked Trout Mushroom Caps, Deviled Eggs with Smoked Hazelnuts, and Chocolate Bark with Apricots, Cranberries, Blueberries, Hazelnuts, and Pumpkin Seeds.

The evening includes a 4 oz w**e pour at each of the three galleries, chocolate pairings, and unique interactive art experiences, continuing on to the Mountain Galleries, and Audain Art Museum with live music, canapés, and more!

Whistler W**e Walk
Friday October 9, 6pm - 8:15pm
Tickets $29 - Purchase in advance

Get Tickets at whistler.com/events/whistler-w**e-walk/

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10/05/2026

✨ An evening of celebration, art, and community.
We recently gathered for a special Founders & VIP Reception to celebrate the naming of the Gordon Smith Mezzanine and the opening of our latest exhibition, ‘Solstice: Through Storm and Stillness.’ ❄️

The evening featured remarks from Michael Audain, Cassidy Luteijn, Curator of ‘Solstice’, Dr. Curtis Collins, Executive Director of the Audain Art Museum and Andy Sylvester, Owner & Director of the Equinox Gallery.

We were also fortunate to be joined by featured artists Karin Bubas and Landon Mackenzie, whose work is central to the exhibition.

The celebration continued with a spectacular projection installation by Best Coast Lights , illuminating Landon Mackenzie’s ‘Rose Snow and Pink Sky (A Universe for Carl Hart)’ and guests enjoyed delicious canapés by Savoury Chef as we came together to mark this exciting new chapter.

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Installation views of Solstice: Through Storm and Stillness.

Landon Mackenzie, ‘Rose Snow and Pink Sky (a Universe for Carl Hart), 2014-15, Oil, Acrylic and Graphite on Linen. Audain Art Museum Collection. Purchased with funds from the Audain Foundation.

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4350 Blackcomb Way
Whistler, BC
V8E1N3

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 6pm
Thursday	11am - 6pm
Friday	11am - 6pm
Saturday	11am - 6pm
Sunday	11am - 6pm

Telephone

+16049620413

Website

http://www.audainartmuseum.com/

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