Opportunities
Artist Calls and Employment & Volunteer opportunities in the North Okanagan
Call to Artists
CALL TO ARTISTS - RAIL TRAIL PLEIN AIR EVENT
Register by: June 10th, 2023
Starting at KM 0 of the beautiful Okanagan Rail Trail in Vernon and extending into Lake Country, artists will explore the trail and seek out a spot to paint for the day. At the end of the day, artists and art enthusiasts, will gather at the Vernon Community Arts Centre for live music, art jurying, prizes, and some light refreshments. Visit our events page for information.
CALL TO ARTISTS - SUNSHINE FESTIVAL
Register by: June 16th, 2023
Artists are invited to register for some urban sketching or plein air painting. The streets will be hopping with excitement with the Sunshine Festival on June 17th, 2023! Click the link below and let us know you would like to participate!
Send an email to [email protected] to register
CALL TO ARTISTS - CANADA DAY
Registration due: June 9th, 2023
We are looking for artists to participate in a project providing painted backdrop murals at the upcoming Canada Day Celebration on July 1st, 2023 in Polson Park. Painting will take place at between June 9th and June 22nd with judging during the Polson Night Market on JuneClick the button below to send us an email letting us know you would like to be part of this festive event!
Send an email to [email protected] to register
CALL TO ARTISTS - Youth Artists in Residence
Submissions Due: Wednesday, May 31st, 2023 at 4:00 pm
If you’re passionate about art & interested in building an art portfolio or growing your artistic practice, we encourage you to apply for this summer arts residency. Selected artists are provided dedicated studio space at the Vernon Community Arts Centre where they can create.
If this sounds exciting, visit the VCAC website for more details and an application form at https://vernonarts.ca/program/youth-artist-in-residence
OPEN CALL - Gallery Vertigo
Deadline: October 31, 2023 at 3:00pm
Gallery Vertigo is looking for submissions for their 2024 calendar year. Members and non members encouraged to submit proposals.
FREE PROMOTIONS THROUGH ACNO!
Musicians, Visual Artists, Writers, Performers, and More!
Be part of the Art Council’s Local Creatives Directory and get your talents noticed through the ACNO website and social media platforms for FREE! Read More Here
Employment
If you have any art related employment opportunities, please email [email protected] and we will be happy to post them.
Art Instructors - Vernon Community Arts Centre
Application Deadline: On-Going
Interested in teaching a class or workshop at the Vernon Community Arts Centre? Whether you are interested in working with youth or adults, or have experience in clay, glass, printmaking, painting, silversmithing, leatherwork, fibre art, or other mediums, we want to hear from you! Fresh ideas welcomed. Email Karin Preece, Program Coordinator, at [email protected] or call 250-542-6243.
Volunteer
Riot on the Roof
Get involved with a lively artist community in the Okanagan and become a volunteer for the Vernon Public Art Gallery‘s 15th annual Riot on the Roof Event! Fill out the form and forward to [email protected]!

