Binkley at Art in the Garden 2017

Written by Michael Binkley, May 27, 2017

I will be exhibiting five sculptures in this year’s Art in the Garden event produced by the North Vancouver Community Arts Council.

I’ll be showing at the garden of sculptor Tary Majidi, 2155 Nelson Ave., West Vancouver from 12pm – 5 […]

Binkley Studio – End of an Era, Part Two

Written by Michael Binkley, April 30, 2017

As I said in “Part One,” Michelle and I have been producing and marketing my original fine art stone sculptures from our lovely 600 sf. gallery in Moodyville, North Vancouver, Canada for the past 32 years. With a bit of […]

Binkley Studio – End of an Era, Part One

Written by Michael Binkley, April 20, 2017

After 32 years marketing my original fine art stone sculptures from our location in Moodyville, North Vancouver, Canada, I’m moving my gallery and sculpture garden. I will continue to operate my studio from the old location, but gallery has to move!

The formal gallery will be in limbo for several months, as my new location is currently […]

Progress of Slug Sculpture for BC Children’s Hospital

Written by Michael Binkley, April 13, 2017

I have been working on a large granite banana slug public art sculpture, commissioned for the new BC Children’s Hospital TACC.

I started work on the piece on March 10, 2017, after I transported the raw block from […]

Binkley Commissioned for Sculpture for BC Children’s Hospital

Written by Michael Binkley, March 11, 2017

I have been commissioned to create a sculpture for the new Teck Acute Care Centre at BC Children’s Hospital. In the Spring of 2016, I entered an open call competition for public art sculpture for the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation’s […]

Binkley Commissioned to Create Bald Eagle Sculpture

Written by Michael Binkley, March 9, 2017

I was commissioned to create a special sculpture that was to be a presentation gift. Patrons Jim and Barbara approached me to create a sculpture that was to be a gift from Jim’s late mother, Isabelle to their son-in-law, […]

Wrap-Up for Soapstone Carving Workshop

Written by Michael Binkley, March 7, 2017

I was asked by the North Vancouver Community Arts Council to lead a soapstone carving workshop for beginners. We were very happy to have Melanie, Darrell, Don, Colleen and Charlotte join me for three consecutive Tuesday evenings in February.

We […]

Binkley to Teach Introductory Soapstone Workshop in February

Written by Michael Binkley, January 9, 2017

I have agreed to teach a soapstone carving workshop through the North Vancouver Community Arts Council (NVCAC) in February 2017.

The workshop is open to adults and youth and will run Tuesday evenings, Feb. 7, 14 & 21 from 7 – 9pm […]

Another Binkley Out to Sea

Written by Michael Binkley, November 17, 2016

My abstract sculpture, “Angel” carved from Carrara white marble has found a home on the newest vessel of Regent Seven Seas Cruises. The Regent Seven Seas Explorer was christened on July 13, 2016 in Monaco by her highness, Charlene, Princess […]

Binkley Commissioned to Create FANS 2016 Awards

Written by Michael Binkley, October 27, 2016

I have been commissioned to create the FANS 2016 recognition awards and they are pictured above.

FANS is the Fund for the Arts on the North Shore of Vancouver, BC, Canada. Each year, the annual awards gala “recognizes and honours distinguished North Shore artists, […]