Banff Mountain
Film and Book Festival
Exhibitions
2011 Banff Mountain Photography Competition
Max Bell Auditorium
October 2011 – October 2012
View this year’s award-winning photo essay of Denali climbers from Alaskan photographer Tim Remick. Sponsored by The Camera Store and Yamnuska Mountain Adventures.
Elephant Enigma
Kinnear Centre – 3rd Floor Galeria
October 29 – November 6, 2011
Dag Goering’s photographs and installations convey the complexity of the human-elephant relationship, and the struggle facing Asian elephants today, in lowland and mountainous places
30 Years of Insanity
Max Bell Building Husky Energy Foyer
October 29 – November 6, 2011
From her first cartoon, “Hamish Gets the Milk,” to five books of cartoons to gracing the walls of many an alpine club outhouse, Tami Knight has skillfully captured the comedy of the climbing community for over 30 years.
Sacred Headwaters and Great Bear Wild
Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Building
October 29 – November 6, 2011
These exhibits, the result of photographic RAVE expeditions by the International League of Conservation Photographers (iLCP), highlight threats to the headwaters of the Skeena, Nash, and Stikine rivers, and to the Great Bear Rainforest. Join Wade Davis, author, National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence and iLCP Fellow, along with iLCP photographer Paul Colangelo and representatives of the groups supporting the conservation efforts of the Great Bear Rainforest, to learn more about the need to conserve these unique ecosystems.
Banff Mountain Photography Competition – Grand Prize Retrospective
Wildflour Bakery and Café – 211 Bear Street, Downtown Banff
October 29 – November 6, 2011
Revisit old favourites and “the best of the best’”with outstanding images and Grand Prize winners of past Banff Mountain Photography Competitions.
Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival Exhibitions are supported by The Bison Courtyard in Banff
Supported by
2011 Mountain Art and Craft Sale
The 20th annual Banff Mountain Art and Craft Sale will be held on October 29 and 30, 2011. You’ll find original and wonderfully unique items handcrafted by regional mountain artists from Alberta and British Columbia. The local’s choice for early Christmas shopping!
Eric Harvie Theatre – RBC Lobby
Saturday, October 29, 2011 | 11 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 30, 2011 | 11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
2011 Mountain Art and Craft Sale Exhibitors
Alberta Fine Leathers
Uniquely Albertan, Alberta Fine Leathers creates wallets, purses, messenger bags, and duffle bags from bison (buffalo) hide.
Am One Textile Projects
Beautifully handcrafted bags, pouches, cushion covers, and accessories made from antique and recycled kimono fabrics by local fibre artist Mihoko Maeno-McGrath.
Anders Fine Wood Turning
Wood turned fine bowls, hollow forms, vessels and vases, and unique cheese platters all created in Golden, British Columbia.
Barnwood Crafts
Grayson Schalin from Calgary creates his crafts from weathered Alberta wood. He will be bringing an array of bird houses, bird feeders, picture frames, mirrors, benches, and boxes.
Burwash Glassworks
Betty Lynne Burwash, a local Banff artist, inspires with stained glass art pieces reflecting a true mountain theme – celebrating the colours of our surroundings and the beauty of nature.
Sally Dobbin Pottery
From Calgary, Sally Dobbin creates beautifully fired terra-cotta pottery embellished with layers of colourful, painterly slips and glazes.
Max Elliott – Artist
Max Elliott has lived and worked in the mountain parks of Western Canada for most of the past 26 years. Max creates drawings, paintings, mixed-media collages, prints, mosaics, ceramic pieces, and poetry reflecting her love of an ever-changing and inspirational mountain environment.
Elizabeth Ellis Wearable Art
Hand-woven wearable art from sumptuous Alpaca yarn to bamboo to silk, Elizabeth’s fibre art takes the form of scarves, shawls, ponchos, and Mobi-Q’s (ponchos with a twist!). All beautiful, warm and cozy for those perfect Banff evenings (and for daytime too!).
Flying Fish Pottery
Susan Klein, from Calgary. Hand-made pottery, wheel-thrown or hand-built, altered and assembled before salt firing to achieve unique glaze finishes.
Glass Blower
Barb Kreutter is a glass blower from Calgary and produces a full-range of colourful glass products from vases to ornaments.
Handwoven Treasures
From Beaverlodge, Alberta, craftsperson Karen Loberg hand weaves blankets, scarves, and towels. Her fibres include luxurious Scottish yarns and cashmere in organic natural tones. Sure to please anyone on your Christmas list!
Happy Planet Hats
Stephanie Myers makes unique adult and kids hats from 100% recycled fabrics.Perfect in time for the cooler weather and stocking stuffers.
Holle Hahn – Artist
Alberta artist Holle Hahn works a colourful acrylic, oil, and watercolour palette into wonderful paintings. Her images reflect Albertan and Canadian life and can be found in private collections internationally.
Kari Woo Contemporary Art Jewellery
Kari Woo designs and handcrafts contemporary art jewellery in her Canmore Sudio, using sterling silver, gold and gemstones.
KOFU – Japanese Vintage Fabric
Maho H-Foster has been a well known Canmore-based artist since 2001. She creates fabric art using the age-old beauty of Japanese textiles as her medium. Much of her material is gleaned from vintage kimonos and Obis. The fabric, which she either frames or sews into wall hangings and table runners, is usually silk, either dyed, woven, or embroidered with multi-coloured thread. In many cases, her swatches feature some element of nature – birds, flowers, animals, or landscapes. Maho’s work is currently displayed at Chef’s Studio Japan in Canmore.
Maxiene’s Fibres
A long time Banff Mountain Art and Craft Sale, artist Maxiene Bodgener’s hand-wovens are popular with the Festival crowd! From Lethbridge, Alberta, Maxiene creates beautiful tea towels, placemats, and other lovely items for everyone’s kitchen.
Nature's Creations
Sharon is from Canmore and Lasqueti Island. She makes jewellery, stained glass objects and window hangings - inspired by nature.
Nik Naks Fused Glass
Canmore artist Trisha Nakagawa hand makes fused glass jewellery and home accessories, coasters, bowls, and plates in stylish contemporary colours.
Olinger Art
Well-known Canmore artist and outdoors enthusiast Louise Olinger works primarily in watercolour. All her prints and originals reflect the grandeur of the Canadian Rockies.
Parson River Crossing
Marty Ryan is from Golden, British Columbia, where she conveys her love of mountain places through copper. Her creations include bowls, vessels, bookmarks, and landscape paintings.
peacock & lime
Bright and beautiful hand-blown glass bead and silver bracelets. Contemporary, playful, and eye catching jewellery for all ages!
Shona Rae Studios and Sonja Neven Studios
Professional sculptor Shona Rae carves bone and antler into fantastic narrative objects based on myth and Canadian folklore. Shona’s sculptural work and jewellery has been featured in many international art magazines and books. Sonja is also a creative jewellery artist working in sterling silver and gold with gemstones.
Silly Goat Studio
Original paintings, prints, and art cards by local Banff artist Lynne Huras inspired by the work of Emily Carr. Her work has appeared on CD covers, in children’s books, and at numerous musical events.
Sparks Handcrafted Jewelry
Mary Ann Wiegert creates vibrant handcrafted jewellery made from semi-precious stones, metal, crystal, and lamp worked glass.
The Magpie Room
Jenny Shea from Canmore, Alberta creates delicate copper and brass wall hangings inspired by the rocky mountains. Her metal mosaics and unique ornaments are popular gift items.
Three Four Three Beanies
Noah Furfaro makes funky, colourful, crocheted hats, beanies and toques. Some have pompoms, some have brums, some have vintage buttons - they will make you smile!
Tiffany Teske - Mixed Media Artist
Fine art photographs, collage pieces, cards, and recycled paper journals. Banff artist Tiffany Teske also creates glass and bamboo tile pendants, magnets, as well as recycled gifts for children.
White Owl Ceramic Studio
Laura Sharp from Calgary, who makes pots, bowls, teacups, butter dishes, and platters. Her pieces are thrown on the wheel with porcelain, and she then decorates them with a black slip - and carves each piece. She incorporates images of black birds, leaves, trees, and blossoms onto the work, and is completely inspired by the colours of Lake Louise in the winter. She uses a turquoise glaze on the inside of her pieces which balances the bold contrast of the black and white exterior.
Wood Wizard
Woodworker Bill Wiegert crafts boxes and vessels from domestic and exotic hardwoods. His repertoire also includes cutting boards, clocks, pens, candle holders, rolling pins, bottle stoppers, and wooden toys.
For more exhibit information on the Banff Mountain Art and Craft Sale, or to register for the 2012 show please contact:
Patsy Murphy
Phone: 403.762.6369
Fax: 403.762.6277
patsy_murphy@banffcentre.ca
Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival
Film and Media, The Banff Centre
PO Box 1020 – Station 38
107 Tunnel Mountain Drive
Banff, AB T1L 1H5
The Mountain Marketplace at the
Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival
Featuring the latest in gear and apparel from Festival sponsors and industry leaders, the Mountain Marketplace (formerly known as the Tradeshow) is your one-stop shop for planning all of your mountain activities this year. Browse the latest in outdoor gear, buy a top-selling mountain book, sign up for mountain adventures, and pick up some unique gifts. The Mountain Marketplace is vibrant, diverse and high-energy — a must-visit for all Festival goers. Whether you are an armchair traveller or big wall specialist, the Mountain Marketplace has something for everyone.
Eric Harvie Theatre Lobby
Friday, November 2, 2012 · 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Saturday, November 3, 2012 · 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Sunday, November 4, 2012 · 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Laszlo Funtek – Studios 222 and 224
Friday, November 2, 2012 · 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Saturday, November 3, 2012 · 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday, November 4, 2012 · 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
For more information on the Mountain Marketplace, or to register for the 2012 show, contact us at:
Phone: 403.762.6142
Fax: 403.762.6277
BanffMountainTradeshow@banffcentre.ca
Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival
Film and Media, The Banff Centre
PO Box 1020 – Station 38
107 Tunnel Mountain Drive
Banff, AB T1L 1H5
2011 Eric Harvie Theatre Lobby Exhibitors
(reference only)
Alpine Club of Canada
Deuter
Central Asia Institute
Icebreaker
Kicking Horse Coffee
Mountain Equipment Co-op
MSR
National Outdoor Leadership School
The North Face
Outdoor Research
Pages on Kensington
Parks Canada
Petzl
Primaloft
Rab
Resorts of the Canadian Rockies
Rocky Mountain Adventure Medicine
Selkirk Mountain Experience
Talus Lodge
Therm-a-rest
The Camera Store
Tom’s of Maine
V.I.O.
World Expeditions
Yamnuska Mountain Adventures
Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Inititative
2011 Laszlo Funtek Studio Exhibitors
(reference only)
Alison Philpotts – Artist
Alberta Fine Leathers
Assiniboine Publishing
Association of Canadian Mountain Guides
Aquila Books
Backcountry Lodges of British Columbia
Banff Books and Music / Second Story Books
Banff Centre Press
Bison Belong
Bison Courtyard
Bowmore Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Brian Pollack Photography
Camelot Haven Alpaca Ranch
Canadian Avalanche Foundation
Canadian Parks & Wilderness Society
Canadian Mountain Holidays
Canmore Nordic Centre
Cautious Leroy
Cloud to Ground Panoramas
Explorer's Club
Fernie Mountain Film Festival
Friends of Banff National Park
Hidden Places
I/O Merino
Icefall Lodge
LoPinto Pottery
Mammut
Mystical Turnings
National Geographic
NEMO
Quechua Benefit
Rayne Maker Pottery
Robson Heli Magic
Royal Canadian Mint
Tibetan Trom
Tibetan Meditations
Vista 360
Wild Canada Photo
WildSight
Winterbourne Alpaca
Wrap'er Up!
