The Point Artist Run Centre (PARC) is dedicated to incubating artistic excellence in Whistler through arts education, affordable live/work space, and collaborative projects that engage the broad community.
The Point Artist-Run Centre operates with respect on the unceded territories of the Sk̲wx̲wú7mesh Nation and the Líl̓wat Nation and is committed to decolonization in its practices.
We’re open every weekend!
Noon - 4pm every Saturday and Sunday.
Stop by the beautiful lakeside lodge for an espresso coffee, a snack or a hot bowl of soup. Take in the current Art Exhibition, check out the new and used books, play a board game or get creative with our painting supplies, a notebook, sketch pad, or complete one of our Point postcards!
Upcoming Events
JAM! BLUEGRASS and acoustic! Whether you’ve come before or this is your first time, you’re welcome. Beginner friendly. Don’t play but want to listen? Also fantastic. $10 minimum donation.
Bring a friend, grab a drink, and enjoy a fun, creative night out painting a colourful fall mountain landscape (Nov.3) or Winter Bear (Dec.8). Andrea will guide you step-by-step, making painting easy and fun, so no experience is needed.
November 3 & December 8, 7-9PM
$50 includes supplies and a glass of wine
Led by local artist and Emily Carr University instructor Lacey Jane Wilburn, this course is designed for artists of all levels. With instruction in both oil and acrylic, create one canvas over four weeks to produce a finished work of art.
November 10, 17, 24 & December 1, 6-9PM
$350 includes supplies
A relaxed, two-evening workshop where participants learn to draft a simple pair of custom-fit pants. Leave with new skills, a reusable custom pattern, and a fun, social experience shared over local craft beer.
(For confident beginners to intermediate sewists. Own machine required for Class 2)
November 12 & 19 (2-night course) 7-9:30PM
$160 includes supplies and a beverage of choice
Led by local artist and Emily Carr University instructor Lacey Jane Wilburn, this course is designed for artists of all levels. With instruction in both oil and acrylic, create one canvas over four weeks to produce a finished work of art.
November 10, 17, 24 & December 1, 6-9PM
$350 includes supplies
A relaxed, two-evening workshop where participants learn to draft a simple pair of custom-fit pants. Leave with new skills, a reusable custom pattern, and a fun, social experience shared over local craft beer.
(For confident beginners to intermediate sewists. Own machine required for Class 2)
November 12 & 19 (2-night course) 7-9:30PM
$160 includes supplies and a beverage of choice
The Point Artist-Run Centre is excited to welcome The Chair Series back! Written and directed by Vancouver playwright John McGie, The Chair Series is theatre at its most fundamental level. There are no large props, costumes or elaborate sets. The only prop is a chair for each actor and some sound to augment the story. The actors rely solely on their craft and the script McGie has written specifically for each player. The pieces stand on their own, but also flow into one another to create an overall arc to the show.
Led by local artist and Emily Carr University instructor Lacey Jane Wilburn, this course is designed for artists of all levels. With instruction in both oil and acrylic, create one canvas over four weeks to produce a finished work of art.
November 10, 17, 24 & December 1, 6-9PM
$350 includes supplies
The Point is always happy to bring CR Avery and the East Van Abbey Cabaret back to town. The show is a different steaming caldron of creativity each time and always hosted by the fiery talent of Musician, poet and filmmaker CR Avery who will wow you with his harmonica playing as much as his spoken word and witty and heartfelt songs. Along with the host and his talented 5-piece band, expect featured, songwriters, poets, and a dancer.
It’ll be another night to remember at The Point, and if you get your tickets by November 14, they’re only $20. $25 after. Doors open at 7 PM with a cash card bar. Show at 8 PM.
JAM! Jazz & Blues! Whether you’ve come before or this is your first time, you’re welcome. Beginner friendly. Don’t play but want to listen? Also fantastic. $10 minimum donation requested.
Led by local artist and Emily Carr University instructor Lacey Jane Wilburn, this course is designed for artists of all levels. With instruction in both oil and acrylic, create one canvas over four weeks to produce a finished work of art.
November 10, 17, 24 & December 1, 6-9PM
$350 includes supplies
Bring a friend, grab a drink, and enjoy a fun, creative night out painting a colourful fall mountain landscape (Nov.3) or Winter Bear (Dec.8). Andrea will guide you step-by-step, making painting easy and fun, so no experience is needed.
November 3 & December 8, 7-9PM
$50 includes supplies and a glass of wine
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