Canmore Commercial Galleries
Carter-Ryan Gallery is home to one of Canada’s most prolific contemporary Aboriginal artists, Jason Carter. Both a painter and soapstone carver, Carter illustrated "WHO IS BOO: The Curious Tales of One Trickster Rabbit". And 21 of his 66 illustrations, on 30" x 40" canvases are now on display. Musical and theatrical acts change weekly in the back half of this 1700 sq ft gallery. Tues to Sat 10 am - 5:30 pm, Sun noon - 4 pm.
Virginia's new personal gallery is located in Spring Creek Mountain Village in Canmore. Collectors from around the world are drawn to the warmth and vibrant colours of her paintings. Here in this sunny spacious gallery, her art has many forms and price ranges...from Art Cards to original paintings. Daily 10 am - 3 pm.
In the gallery: ongoing exhibitions of historical paintings and prints to contemporary, abstract works. In the frame shop: experienced staff with 25 years experience offers a wide selection of frames for mirrors, objects, needlework, paintings and prints, specializing in the handling and care of original artwork. Tues to Sat 10 am -5:30 pm or by appointment.
With a street-front location housing the works of more than 20 visual artists, the Elevation Gallery exhibits a constantly changing array of painting, jewellery, printmaking, sculpture, drawing, ceramic and glass. Artists range from emerging to established, all working with some elements of contemporary style. Daily 10 am - 6 pm. (Closed Mon in shoulder seasons.)
Established in 1980, the Avens Gallery features original works by both established and up-and-coming artists from the local area and across the West. The gallery prides itself on highlighting outstanding, and frequently changing, displays of paintings, glass sculpture, clay, wood, metal and bronze. Open daily 11 am - 5 pm with extended summer and Christmas hours.







