Luke Parnell, 'Neon Reconciliation Explosion', 2020, 7 x 12 feet, Acrylic on birch plywood, presswood. Courtesy of MKG127, photographer Toni Hafkenscheid.

Explore artists' studios at your leisure and check out the new interactive exhibition in the Walter Phillips Gallery!

Don't miss this opportunity to visit the Open Studios from the Visual Arts residency program, Emerging Artist in Residence 2023 and check out the new virtual reality and multi-media exhibition Piña, Why is the Sky Blue?  by Stephanie Comilang and Simon Speiser.

At the end of each residency, participants in Visual Arts programs at Banff Centre open their studio doors to share the artistic research and artwork created, as well as the pertinent conversations generated in the program. Learn more about Visual Arts programs and the creative process by touring their studios. You are welcome to explore at your leisure and engage with artists around their work.

Location: Walter Phillips Gallery / Glyde Hall Studios / Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Building Studio, Room 204
Exhibition and Open Studios: 4 PM - 7 PM 
Cash bar in Walter Phillips Gallery Lobby, Glyde Hall

Walter Phillips Gallery Exhibition: Piña, Why is the Sky Blue?
Staff will be available at the Gallery to answer any questions, and to help guide you through this multi-media, virtual reality exhibition.

Whether you are an artist, art appreciator, or a curious first-time viewer, all are encouraged to attend.

This program is generously supported by the Gail and Stephen A. Jarislowsky Outstanding Artist program.
The exhibition Piña, Why is the Sky Blue? is supported by the Canada Council for the Arts.