Fernie Arts Co-op is an artist run space located at 572 2nd Avenue, Fernie's historic main street.

The Fernie Arts Co-op was formed in 2001 by a small diverse group of Fernie arts and craft makers in need of a retail outlet to share and sell their wares. In 2005, the artists moved into its current location on 2nd Avenue in the historical Minifies building in downtown Fernie.

In 2006, the organization gained BC Co-operative status and became governed by the Co-operative Act and a rotating board of member elected Directors. As an artist run space, members volunteer as store attendants giving our customers an opportunity to meet the maker, providing insight on creative process and local knowledge about the landscapes featured. The gallery has grown professionally over the years to be locally renowned as the premiere outlet for local Fernie art.

In the spring of 2019, the co-op shut down briefly to install new slat walls and lighting, giving it a much needed upgrade. Don’t worry, our floors are still as old and squeaky as ever!

In 2020, our shop features 40+ artists and makers who offer: painting, photography, pottery, woodwork, jewellery, leather-work, textile art, hand-made soaps and home products, mobiles, glassworks and multi-media works are on display seven days a week.

Stop by to look at our work and meet the Artist on duty.