Category: Foyer Gallery

The display cases and north wall of the Foyer Gallery are filled with beautiful artwork for our annual fundraiser art exhibit!

Donate for a chance to win art!

Make an online donation to become a “Friend of the Gallery” and receive:

On July 8th there will be a random draw for a chance to win one of the 30+ pieces of artwork created by our Foyer artists and others.

Suggested minimum donation of $50.

The Foyer Gallery and the Squamish Public Library thank you for your support.

On now: May 13 – July 8

Shannon McLachlan is an Austria based British artist. He studied industrial design in the UK and began focusing on a more artistic practice whilst living in Austria.

His art is a combination of experimental design, speculative design, performance art, and sculpture. His works mainly focus on our habits as a society and the impacts they have on the environment.

The exhibit is a photo study of El Ejido, an area of southern Spain where the greenhouses dominate the coastline of Andalusia. This exhibit was published in Megaphone Magazine, an Austrian social initiative magazine based on Austria that provides employment and stability to the homeless communities that live there. The magazine primarily features socially critical work. 

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On now: March 17 – May 12.

Peach Myers, originally from the prairies, began her art career in Prince Rupert in 1996. A self-taught artist, she started with watercolors and soon focused on portraiture, including many commissions. In her first year, she held two solo shows.

Co-founding the Easel Weasels Artist Guild, she expanded her skills through workshops, exploring pastels and acrylics, especially for pet portraits. During Covid, Peach discovered Scratchboard art, captivated by the tonal effects it offered. Today, she is a member of the Squamish Art Council, Peace River Art Club, and Fairview Fine Art Centre.

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On Now: January 21st – March 16th, 2025

The Squamish Environment Society is excited to announce Birds & Words, a fundraising Art exhibition and online raffle.

Your participation helps protect wild birds through support for the ongoing SES Bird monitoring programs.

Birds & Words is a collaborative art exhibit showcasing Sea-to-Sky visual artists and poets, inspired by species listed in SES Monthly Estuary Bird Count. This impactful art installation brings together 20 bird paintings and 6 poems in a cohesive mosaic, demonstrating how words and visual art can complement one another and convey an important environmental message. Buy your tickets now for a chance to win one of the 20 original bird paintings created specifically for the 2024 Birds & Words Project. Draw date is Feb 14, 2025.

The Birds ‘n Words team (Toby Jaxon, Tatiana Lee and Zoë Evamy) is grateful for support from the Squamish Arts 2024 Arts & Culture Grant. Together they work to provide opportunities for creative expression and dialogue, in support of local conservation initiatives.

Earlier the installation was on display at the Foyer Gallery in the Squamish Public Library and has ‘flown’ over to the Squamish Valley Clubhouse.

Zoë Evamy’s expressive acrylic paintings capture the elusive world of wild birds in their habitat, while Susan Remnant reveals unexpected beauty and organic transformation through jewelry and sculpture. Together, they invite us to examine the delicate balance between fragility and resilience, permanence and metamorphosis and to celebrate our connection to the environment around us.

Thomasina Pidgeon is a passionate photographer who uses her art to capture meaningful moments that reflect the intricacies of our culture and society. Through her work, Thomasina aims to spark conversations about social and political issues, encouraging self-reflection on the roles we all play within existing power structures.

In her latest series, she seeks to portray the humanity of individuals she encounters, sharing their stories and emotions to foster empathy and understanding. Thomasina’s art is intended for everyone, particularly those who may judge or misunderstand the lives of others. She invites viewers to see the commonality in human experiences—love, laughter, pain, and belonging.

Through her lens, Thomasina Pidgeon invites us to reflect on our world, urging us to appreciate the beauty and complexity of the human experience.

Contact: Website | Instagram

“We Love Átl’ka7tsem (Howe Sound)” was created by the students at Squamish Nature Learners to honor Átl’ka7tsem. Collaborating with Elder Carver Art Harry, the students crafted these pieces to show their appreciation for Howe Sound and to acknowledge the unceded territory of the Squamish Nation. The art pieces celebrate Átl’ka7tsem that is central to our community.

Squamish Nature Learners is a K-7 forest school. The central themes of the school include land based learning, community, and learning from Squamish Nation Elders (Sisolia, See Appl-tun, and Tsawaysia).

Birds & Words celebrates local artist collaborations, the birds of Squamish, and their special habitats in our region. This travelling exhibit, a cohesive mosaic, showcases how words and visual art can complement one another to create a novel, impactful art installation and environmental message.

Project is led by Toby Jaxon, Tatiana Lee, and Zoe Evamy. They are dedicated to promoting and supporting local emerging and established artists, providing opportunities for creative expression and dialogue within our community to support local conservation initiatives. The B&RDS ‘n W&RDS team is grateful for support from the Squamish Arts 2024 Arts & Culture Grant.

Acrylic Paintings and Accessories

Lucie Vojnarova, originally from the Czech Republic, now finds artistic inspiration amidst the stunning landscapes of Squamish, BC. Her art, focused on mountains, moons, and skies, serves as a heartfelt expression of her deep connection to nature.

Through her artwork, Lucie aims to transport viewers to her magical world, fostering a sense of wonder and reverence for the natural environment.

Contact: Email | Instagram

On Now: July 10 – September 11, 2024.

Mixed Media Abstract Paintings

Kim Sawula is an abstract painter living and working in Paradise Valley, BC. She grew up in Edmonton, Alberta, moved to the West Coast and has worked as an artist for the last ten years. Her practice is influenced by the basic human tendency to be close to the natural world. She explores this connection by using a soft harmonious rhythm of colour, form and balance in her paintings.

Contact: Website | Instagram