Whistler Winter Arts Festival

February & March 2009 – Whistler, B.C.
A celebration of Arts and culture in the Sea to Sky corridor.

The Whistler Winter Arts Festival is a dynamic two-month program of live music, aerial dance, snow sculpting, film screenings, art and photography exhibitions, and literary soirees, under the sun or under the stars. This year features free outdoor performances by world renowned Canadian musicians including Buck 65, Wide Mouth Mason and Joel Plaskett; storytelling events featuring 2008 Giller prize winner Joseph Boyden – “literally” between the sheets; original short films from BC filmmakers; an exhibition of regional art; and the return of the Canadian Snow Sculpture Team along with three other teams from across the country! We are very pleased to announce our sponsorship of the Whistler Winter Arts Festival by CTV British Columbia - BC’s home for news.

This event showcases Canadian talent and intends to build excitement leading up to full participation in The Olympic and Paralympic Art festivals. For more information please visitwww.whistlerartscouncil.com