Temporary Exhibits

The Upstairs Gallery has changing exhibits on community and natural history, and shows by local and regional artists.

The Artistry of Marc Eliuk
Now Showing Until February 18, 2012
Art collectors have claimed that the artistic styles painted by Marc Eliuk are unique the world over.  Acclaimed as 'a rising star in the art world', Marc's portraits in oil have been the topic of academic studies overseas.  He does not limit himself to one style however, painting in styles ranging from surealism to decorative floral designs.  Marc has painted for celebrities such as David Suzuki, Suzie McNeil and Geri Hall.

Freda Diesing School of Northwest Coast Art – Student Exhibition
February 24 – March 24, 2012
Northwest Community College created the Freda Diesing School of Northwest Coast Art to honour, recognize and continue the legacy of Haida artist Freda Diesing. She was a master carver, painter, tireless educator and champion of First Nations art and culture.  The Freda Diesing School of Northwest Coast Art brings nations together in the pursuit of higher education, and sets new standards for aspiring artists. It is the only school of its kind in Canada, focusing on traditional First Nations Pacific Northwest Coast art with the view of developing skills into fine art. The School offers the First Nations Fine Arts program, instructed and mentored by world-renowned artists Dempsey Bob (Tahltan/Tlingit), Stan Bevan (Tahltan/Tlingit/Tsimshian), and Ken McNeil (Tahltan/Tlingit/Nisga'a).  The instructors play an important role in passing on Freda Diesing's legacy to their students. They instill in their students what is required to become a First Nations artist and an understanding of each one's responsibility to continue to share this valuable knowledge with others. The Kitimat Museum & Archives is proud to host an exhibition of work by First Year Certificate students, for the third year.

Museum in the Classroom – Elementary School Art
March 30 to April 21, 2012
Art created by students during the Museum’s art workshops in elementary school classrooms.  This year the exhibition will be held in our second floor Gallery and at City Centre Mall.

Insights – High School Art
April 25 to May 12, 2012
Art created by high school students.

Aliens Among Us, BC’s Most Recent Plant & Animal Arrivals
Travelling Exhibition from the Royal British Columbia Museum
May 18 – August 13, 2012
The exhibition, which aims to educate British Columbians about the growing threat of alien species in our natural environment, will visit nine community museums throughout British Columbia, including Kitimat.

Aliens are not just figments of Steven Spielberg’s imagination, the lovable long-necked extraterrestrial trying to go home. In fact, many are not liked at all, having made B.C. their new home often to the detriment of native wildlife and plants.  Visitors will learn how alien species arrived in BC, how they can affect our environment, and what people can do to help protect their communities.

The exhibition tour will also include community visits by Royal BC Museum curators. They will host community presentations about alien species and discuss practical things people can do right in their own backyards to help limit introduction and spread.

Reflections – Where I Am
August 17 - September 15, 2012
An exhibition of art pieces created in a variety of media – from clay to mixed media and photography.  Subject matter – where the artist is at this moment, in his/her life, community, and world.  Artists from the Northwest region of British Columbia will be invited to participate.  The Museum encourages artists to include a written word component with their artwork.  The People's Choice Award competition will occur during the exhibition run.   In 2011, Kitimat artist Eileen Hutson received the People's Choice Award from Curator Louise Avery for her watercolour art piece "Coast to Coast".

Courtney Fauteux Photography
September 21 - October 20, 2012
Local emerging photographer Courtney Fauteux will exhibit new work.

Laura McGregor Art  
October 26 - November 24, 2012
Laura is a Canadian artist living in Northern British Columbia with her husband, 2 year-old son, and new baby girl. Laura is a graduate of the Edinburgh College of Art (2006) - school of drawing & painting.  She received her Bachelor's Degree of Fine Art from the Nova Scotia College of Art & Design (2004) where she focused on painting, art history, and dabbled in textiles.  This love of fabric, colour, and texture has carried throughout her art since 2004.

Christmas Gift Store
December 1 - December 24, 2012
Local artists and craftspeople will participate in a ‘crafts fair’ exhibition and sale of items, just in time for Christmas!