Upcoming Events & Engagement
Curatorial Tour: Into the Wosk Collection
with Capture Photography Festival
The Audain Art Museum invites visitors to a special curatorial tour presented as part of the Capture Photography Festival. Led by artist and guest curator Adad Hannah, alongside the Museum’s Gail & Stephen A. Jarislowsky Chief Curator, Kiriko Watanabe, the tour offers an inside look at Into the Wosk Collection: Discovery & Wonder.
From Henri Cartier-Bresson’s photograph of Henri Matisse to Edward Weston’s image of Pepper No. 30 and Shell, Hannah and Watanabe will share the curatorial vision, key themes, and creative dialogue behind their selection.
Audain Gala Art Auction Previews
Get a first look at the works heading to auction at the 2026 Audain Gala, taking place Saturday, April 18, 2026 at the Fairmont Château Whistler.
The highly anticipated “Destination Gala” at Fairmont Château Whistler is the Audain Art Museum’s principal fundraising event of the year. Funds raised allow the Museum to continue to showcase beautifully curated exhibitions and innovative engagement activities for children and adults alike.
Live Art Auction Preview
April 9 – 12, 2026
Monte Clarke Gallery, Vancouver
Drop-in or make an appointment.
Online Art Auction Preview
April 2 – 13, 2026
Audain Art Museum, Whistler
View within the Audain Art Museum’s Permanent Collection Galleries.
The Art of the Cocktail with the Raven Room
April 10, 2026
Changing of the Seasons
Celebrate the changing of the seasons at this special edition of Art of the Cocktail, inspired by the works of Gordon Smith. Guests will begin with a brief curatorial talk exploring Smith’s vibrant paintings that capture the transition from winter’s stillness to spring’s renewal before learning to craft a cocktail inspired by his work.
Admission includes gallery access, cocktail instruction, and a tasting.
Must be 19+ to attend. Limited tickets available.
May 15, 2026
Inspired by Vistas: from Takao Tanabe’s Travels
Join us at the Audain Art Museum for a special edition of Art of the Cocktail inspired by Vistas: From Takao Tanabe’s Travels, an exhibition celebrating the luminous restraint and meditative landscapes of Takao Tanabe.
Drawing from Tanabe’s travels across Canada and abroad, Vistas traces the evolution of his visual language—from gestural abstraction to the pared-back coastal horizons and prairie expanses for which he is renowned. His work distills geography into atmosphere: muted tonal bands, subtle shifts in light, and a disciplined compositional balance that invites sustained looking.
For this evening, our feature cocktail created by the expert bartenders from the Raven Room, echoes Tanabe’s aesthetic sensibility—layered, nuanced, and quietly bold. Expect refined flavours, restrained colour palettes, and thoughtful presentation that mirrors the artist’s contemplative approach to landscape. As you move through the galleries, experience how Tanabe transforms lived experience and place into distilled fields of colour and space.
Must be 19+ to attend. Limited tickets available.
June 19, 2026
Inspired by Takao Tanabe: Inside Passage
Join us at the Audain Art Museum for a special Art of the Cocktail inspired by Takao Tanabe: Inside Passage, celebrating the evolution of acclaimed Canadian painter Takao Tanabe.
Best known for his coastal horizons and prairie landscapes, this exhibition also highlights the bold Emperor series, precise hard-edge abstractions, and intimate river scenes—revealing the full scope of Tanabe’s exploration of form, light, and atmosphere.
For the occasion, bartenders from Raven Room will craft a signature cocktail reflecting Tanabe’s refined palette and disciplined compositions.
Must be 19+ to attend. Limited tickets available.
Yoga at the Audain Art Museum
Revel in the stunning architecture of the Audain Art Museum as you work through a calming one-hour practice with rotating instructors. Classes emphasize breathing, alignment and ease as you stretch and strengthen your body and mind. Registration includes access to the Museum galleries on the day of the yoga session from 11am to 6pm. Bring your mat (or borrow one from the AAM) and enjoy some mind and body wellness!
March Schedule:
March 5 – Amanda
March 12 – Heidi
March 19 – Laura
March 26 – Amanda
April Schedule:
April 2 – Laura
April 9 – Amanda
April 16 – Amanda
April 23 – Laura
April 30 – Heidi
Portrait Drawing Workshop with Angela Muellers
Achieving a likeness in portrait drawing begins with learning the French academic system of drawing. This workshop focuses on historical and contemporary portraiture.
We will begin by building a strong foundation – learning how to measure and establish a solid construct. Each phase of the drawing process will be examined in sequence, emphasizing how every layer supports the next. These stages not only provide a clear methodology for creating compelling drawings but also prepare participants for a confident transition into painting.
Feel free to bring a photo of your own to work from, or use an example offered in the class. Returning students can transfer their previous sketches to good copy and learn the next stages of drawing.
All levels welcome.