Audain Art Museum acquires new Emily Carr painting

ALSO IN ARTS NEWS: THE POINT ARTIST-RUN CENTRE HOSTS SPRING SESSIONS

BY ALYSSA NOEL

THE AUDAIN ART MUSEUM has added a new Emily Carr painting to its collection, thanks to its founders, Michael Audain and his wife, Yoshiko Karasawa.

The pair provided the funds for the museum to acquire the piece, titled Survival

“The museum has an excellent Emily Carr collection already,” Audain told Pique. “We’ve got probably one of the top three Emily Carr collections in the country. I thought we had enough, but when this painting became available last Christmastime, the provenance of the painting was explained to me, and I was able to see an image of it. I thought, ‘Wow, this is a very important painting.’”

Purchased from a private collection in Quebec, when the painting goes on display at the museum next month, it will mark the first time in more than 60 years that members of the public will have a chance to see it.

“It’s only been exhibited [three times]: once in Vancouver 80 years ago in 1943, and once in Montreal in 1959,” Audain said. “It’s amazing that the painting helped represent Canada at the 1952 Venice Biennale—that’s where the art world meets every couple of years. It was the first time Canada had been invited to participate at Venice. I think that in itself is of great historical interest.”

A 28-by-23-inch oil on canvas, which Carr signed in 1940, the piece depicts a British Columbian forest—more specifically, a lone tree standing in the middle of what appears to be a clearcut—making its new West Coast home fitting.

“There was a chance to return it to the West Coast, so I thought we should try to help in that regard,” Audain said.

The new acquisition marks the 33rd Carr in the museum’s collection. Audain and Karasawa donated 22 from their collection. They have also provided the funds for another 11 to be purchased since the museum’s opening in 2016.

“I wanted the museum to have one of the best Carr collections in the country,” Audain said. “I value her. I love her work so much. I think it represents so much of what British Columbia is all about, given her concern about the environment, the condition of our forests, and land. And, of course, her connections with the … Indigenous people of our coasts. I felt it would be wonderful to have that in the collection.”

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SPRING (ARTIST SESSIONS) HAS SPRUNG AT THE POINT

The Point Artist-Run Centre is set to host new spring sessions from March 25 to April 23. (Save for one songwriting session that already took place on March 19.)

On Saturday, March 25, kids ages six to 10 are welcome to head down for Dragons & the Creative Process, hosted by actor, musician, and writer Jacques Lalonde. The Vancouverite has been a guest star on shows like Sesame Street and The Addams Family—and has made appearances at both the Vancouver and Whistler Children’s Festivals. That session runs from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Then, from 2 to 4 p.m., long-time Whistler artist and musician Aude Ray will take “young artists on a creative adventure” with her Painting and Song workshop. Register at thepointartists.com.

On Sunday, March 26, the Whistler Writers Society will be hosting the first of its One-Day Writers Retreats from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Find out more at whistlerwritersfest.com.

Then jump ahead to Sunday, April 16 for a drop-in Jazz Jam, hosted by Brett Florio on guitar, Rajan Das on upright bass, and Bob Miller on saxophone. All levels of musicians are welcome to attend and contribute. That event takes place from 1 to 4 p.m., by donation.

Finally, on Sunday, April 23, the venue will host a Bluegrass Jam featuring a threepiece host band. All skill levels are also welcome to that afternoon, which takes place from 1 to 4 p.m., by donation. n

Resort Municipality of Whistler NOTICE Change of Council Meeting Date

The Committee of the Whole (COTW) and Regular Council Meetings scheduled for Tuesday, April 4, 2023 are being moved to Monday, April 3, 2023.

Council meet in the Franz Wilhelmsen Theatre at Maury Young Arts Centre, 4335 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, B.C. The Meetings will commence at 2:00 p m for COTW and 5:30 p m for Regular Council

Notice of changes to the 2023 Council Meeting Schedule is given in accordance with sections 94 and 127 of the Community Charter.

Pauline Lysaght, Corporate Officer

PIQUE’S GUIDE TO LOCAL EVENTS & NIGHTLIFE

Here’s a quick look at some events happening in Whistler this week and beyond. FIND MORE LOCAL EVENT LISTINGS (and submit your own for free!) at piquenewsmagazine.com/local-events

POP-UP BARBED CHOIR AT THE PEMBERTON LIBRARY

ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT

LAUGH OUT LIVE! PRESENTS:

SO, YOU WANT TO BE A LOCAL?

A not-to-be-missed Whistler experience, this smorgasbord of improv, stand-up, and sketch comedy paired with huge prize giveaways, videos, and special guests won’t disappoint, though it may have you questioning your overall life choices.

> March 30, 31 and April 1, 8 p.m.

> Maury Young Arts Centre

> $25 at showpass.com/laughoutlive

THE PEOPLE’S FILM PRESENTS: BABE

The People’s Film is back on Saturday, March 25, with a special family matinée showing of Babe. One of those rare films that work for all age levels, Babe continues to captivate children and melt the hearts of even the most stoic of adults. Grab your favourite stuffed animal and meet up at the Arts Centre for one of the greatest kids’ films ever made.

> March 25

> Maury Young Arts Centre, 3 p.m.

> Adults $10 | Kids (under 16) $10—includes a small bag of popcorn. showpass.com/babe

Do you love to sing? Do you love meeting new people?

Do you like all types of rock music, new and old?

Barbed Choir is coming back to the Pemberton Library!

Join Jeanette Bruce and Laura Nedelak on March 28 at the Pemberton & District Public Library. They will be singing Amy Winehouse’s “Valerie.”

Please be advised that this is not a spectator event and those who attend will be expected to sing!

Registration is required. RSVP at pembertonlibrary.ca/ event/pop-up-barbed-choir-at-the-pemberton-library

> Tuesday, March 28, 7 p.m.

> Pemberton and District Public Library

> Free

Community

Whistler Vegan Potluck

Come join Whistler Vegans for a delicious vegan potluck. Please bring a vegan dish to share (no meat, fish, dairy, eggs, gelatin, honey, etc.) and your own plate and fork. Dinner is at 7 p.m. and the potluck will wrap up by 9:30 pm.

> March 25, 7 p.m.

> Please email for the address at whistler@earthsave.ca.

> $25