Author Archives: DCAG Staff
Explore the Land of Dreamers
This week, I am featuring No Small Choices: Stories from the Muskwa-Kechika, an exhibition which is on display now at the Dawson Creek Art Gallery until October 15th. The show includes photography by Ryan Dickie, a Dene digital storyteller, and Wayne Sawchuck, a logger turned conservationist; alongside antler carvings by Larry Warren, a former outfitter. […]
Where Ya To? Suzanne Sandboe’s Exploration of the East Coast
By Haley Bassett, September 14th 2021 This week, I had the pleasure of speaking with Suzanne Sandboe, a Sexsmith-based artist, about her wondrous trip to Newfoundland that launched her solo show Where Ya To?, which is on display now at the Beaverlodge Area Cultural Society until September 23rd. It was evident what this trip meant […]
Meagan Longley – Relaxation Destination – At Home Artist in Residence 2021
Step into the Relaxation Destination. An intergalactic, mental wellness space lab featuring a burbling rainbow fountain, star-gazing, and an Infinitely Wise Cloud Being. In this video work, At Home Artist in Residence Meagan Longley guides the viewer through the lab’s many mental health amenities, including a guided meditation, and positive affirmations. Relaxation Destination mixes practical […]
The Making of Uncertainty: Karl Mattson and Luke Gleeson
By Haley Bassett, May 18th 2021 This week, I caught up with artist duo, Rolla’s Karl Mattson and Luke Gleeson of Tsay Keh Dene First Nation to learn more about their piece Uncertainty, which is now installed at the Douglas Botanical Gardens at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George. Karl has a […]
Student Show 2021, Peace Classics
There are two shows this month that feature the work of students from Central Campus in Dawson Creek and Chetwynd Secondary. The second show features works by Peace Region artists that are part of our art rental program. Many of these works haven’t been seen in the gallery for many years.
Greener Pastures: A Conversation with Payge Fortier
By Haley Bassett, May 2nd 2021 This week, I spoke with 2021’s Bin Top Artist in Residence Payge Fortier about her exhibition Bos Taurus, as well as her experience working as an artist in our small, Northern community. The Bin Top Artist in Residence is organized by the Dawson Creek Art Gallery, stay tuned for […]
Don’t Ask Permission: A Conversation with Angela Fehr on Art and Business
By Haley Bassett, April 14th 2021 This week, I had the privilege of speaking with celebrated watercolourist Angela Fehr about the development of her art practice and business. Angela is a great example for Northern artists looking to find creative ways to support themselves with their art. This article is the second in a series […]
