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Legacy of Hope – Traveling Exhibit

Vernon Museum & Archives 3009 32nd Avenue, Vernon

The Greater Vernon Museum and Archives is honoured to partner with School District 22 to bring a Legacy of Hope traveling exhibit to Vernon.

The exhibit is titled "Remembering, Honouring, & The Way Forward: 10 Years After the Residential School Apology." It was created to remember the Survivors who made it out of the schools, to honour those who did not, and to provide all Canadians with a unique opportunity to reflect on what Reconciliation means to them.

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CMHA Awakening the Spirit Art Show & Sale

Vernon Community Arts Centre 2704A Highway 6, Vernon

The Vernon Community Arts Centre presents "Awakening the Spirit Art Show and Sale:".  Organized by the Canadian Mental Health Association, this exhibit is a celebration of the creative talents of people living with mental illness. It is a place for artists with lived experience with mental illness to showcase their work and it is a significant opportunity to educate the public about the lives, creativity, and abilities of individuals in our community who are affected by this often-stigmatized illness. There is no cost for admission.  Donations welcomed. Click on event for more details.

Ongoing

Beairsto Anti-Racism Project

Vernon Public Art Gallery 3228 31st Avenue, Vernon

As a peaceful protest against the racist propaganda which was distributed around schools in the community in the fall of 2020, École Beairsto and the Vernon Public Art Gallery are excited to present a collaborative social justice project as a way to speak up against hate. Students created 715 self-portraits that form a rainbow mosaic of diversity that highlights the differences that make each one of us special.
Exhibition runs from July 29 – Oct 19, 2021. Click on event for more details.

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Fall Art Classes

Vernon Community Arts Centre 2704A Highway 6, Vernon

The Vernon Community Arts Centre offers a variety of art classes and workshops for beginner, intermediate and professional artists.  Mediums include pottery, painting, drawing, fibre arts, printmaking, glass arts, bookbinding, mixed media, music and so much more!  Check out all the class listings on their website or click on the event to download the Fall Class Brochure.

BODIES OF WATER by Emerald Holt and Sam Neal

Gallery Vertigo 102-3105 28th Ave, Vernon

BODIES OF WATER is a 2-dimensional installation that uses a series of cyanotypes, an alternative process in photography, that are displayed with multi-channel sound to create a collective audio ambiance in the gallery. The show runs from September 7 to October 2, with an opening reception to be held on September 9th from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Regular gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 4:00pm.

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Kalamalka Weavers and Spinners – General Meeting

Vernon Community Arts Centre 2704A Highway 6, Vernon

Join the Kalamalka Weavers and Spinners Guild for a general meeting.  Monthly meetings comprise of a show and tell and discussions regarding weaving, spinning and fibre related activities.  New members welcome to attend.