Banff Mountain
Film and Book Festival

Mountain Art and Photography Exhibitions

All Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival exhibitions are FREE

2012 Banff Mountain Photography Competition

Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Building, The Banff Centre
October 2012 – November 2012
Winning Essay by Neal Grundy (UK) – Night Climbing
Special Mention by Sandro Sedran (Italy) – Lights in the Dark

Alpine Aperture – The Mountains of Western Canada

Wild Flour Artisan Bakery and Café – Downtown
Pierre Lemire (photographer, Canada)

Birds of Paradise

Various outdoor locations – The Banff Centre
Tim Laman (photographer, USA)

Grand Prize Retrospective

Professional Development Centre Lobby – The Banff Centre
Past Banff Mountain Photography Competition winners

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Laszlo Funtek Building outside, Theatre Complex – The Banff Centre
Tommy Heinrich (photographer, Argentina)

Shining Spirit: Faces of Tibet

Banff Public Library – Downtown
Mark Unrau (photographer, Canada)
These images capture the stark beauty of daily life amongst a nomadic family living in a remote valley in Amdo, Tibet. The exhibit will be on display at the library in October and November – and will also be included during the Festival’s Photography on Foot walk on Saturday, October 27, 4:30 pm.

Tibet: Culture on the Edge

Max Bell Building Husky Energy Foyer – The Banff Centre
Phil Borges (photographer, USA)

Yellowstone to Yukon

Willock and Sax Gallery – Downtown
Dwayne Harty (Parks Canada artist in residence, summer 2012, Canada)

Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival Exhibitions are supported by The Bison Courtyard in Banff

Supported by

2012 Mountain Art and Craft Sale

The 21st annual Banff Mountain Art and Craft Sale will be held on October 27 and 28, 2012. 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 Lobby

Saturday, October 27, 2012  |  11 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 28, 2012 |  11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

2012 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.

Apple Island Naturals
Kathy Lind of Golden, BC produces all natural soaps, lip balm, salts, oils, body butter, deodorant, shampoo, essential oils, sprays, face care, cedar soap dishes, glass pendant diffusers, cotton cloths, perfume, lotion and candles.

Barb Kreutter - Handblown Glass
Barb Kreutter is a glass blower from Calgary and produces a full-range of colourful glass products from vases to ornaments.

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.

Burnt Glass Studio
Brenda King of Burnt Glass Studio works with a variety of mixed metals (like copper and silver) and lampwork glass beads to create unique one of a kind hand-crafted jewelry. She also teaches others how to create their own one-of-a-kind jewelry.

Crazy Hat Lady
Kelly Carlson is from Calgary. Kelly makes crocheted hats for women and children.

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!).

Extreme Quilting
We are delighted to have Jan Burks returning this year with her quilted pieces, fibre collage hangings and knitted hats.

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!

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.

Mystical Turnings
Suzette Dunphy is a talented wood turner from Parson, BC.

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!

Sally Dobbin Pottery
From Calgary, Sally Dobbin creates beautifully fired terra-cotta pottery embellished with layers of colourful, painterly slips and glazes.

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.

SuzzeeB
Suzan de Laine is from Canmore. Her products include acrylic, whimsical watercolour and ink original paintings, matted prints, art cards and magnets showcasing the Rocky Mountains, and local flora and fauna.

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.

Veronique Bottaro
Veronique is a local artist from Banff and her specialty is acrylic paintings, cards and magnets. Veronique is a first-time exhibitor in this year’s Banff Mountain Art & Craft sale.

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.

Woolymo
Barbara Mahoney is from Penticton, BC. She is a first-time exhibitor and will have a selection of unique hand-made merino wool scarves for sale.

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

2012 Eric Harvie Theatre Lobby Exhibitors

Alpine Club of Canada
Ambler
Bergans of Norway
Black Diamond
Buff Canada
The Camera Store
Deuter
Dolby
Icefall Lodge
Kicking Horse Coffee
Lake Louise Ski Area
Mountain Equipment Co-op
MSR
National Geographic
Outdoor Research
Pages Books on Kensington
Petzl
Primaloft
RAB
Rocky Mountain Adventure Medicine
Selkirk Mountain Experience
SOLE
Talus Lodge
The North Face
Therm-a-Rest:
Wild Flour: Banff’s Artisan Bakery Café
World Expeditions
Yamnuska Mountain Adventures
Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative

2012 Laszlo Funtek Studio Exhibitors

Alberta Fine Leathers
Alison Philpotts Paintings
Alpine Vista Publishers
Assiniboine Publishing
Association of Canadian Mountain Guides
Banff Centre Press
Banff National Park
BIGBEND Skis
Bison Belong
Bow Valley Power
Canmore Nordic Centre
Camelot Haven Alpaca Ranch
Canadian Mountain Holidays
Cloud to Ground Panoramas
Canadian Avalanche Foundation
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS)
Cocos Pure
Edible Rebellion
ExOfficio
Glen Boles The Alpine Artist
K Hüb
Live Out There
Mammut
Mooseprint Books and Gifts
National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS)
NEMO Equipment
Pages Books on Kensington  
Patagonia Banff
Purcell Mountain Lodge
Rocky Mountain Books
Rocky Mountain Snowkite
Sol Mountain
Suzette Dunphy
Take Me Outside
Tibetan Meditations
Tibetan Trom
Vistek
Wild Alpine
Wildsight
Winterbourne Alpaca
Runout Industries