Legacy of Hope – Traveling Exhibit
Vernon Museum & Archives 3009 32nd Avenue, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaThe 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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Legacy of Hope – Traveling Exhibit
Vernon Museum & Archives 3009 32nd Avenue, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaThe 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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Beairsto Anti-Racism Project
Vernon Public Art Gallery 3228 31st Avenue, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaAs 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.
Beairsto Anti-Racism Project
Vernon Public Art Gallery 3228 31st Avenue, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaAs 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.
Chromatopia
Gallery Vertigo 102-3105 28th Ave, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaGallery Vertigo is proud to present Chromatopia by the Fibre Art Network (FAN), a co-operative of Western Canadian artists committed to promoting fibre as an art form and each other as artists. The exhibit runs from August 10 – September 4, 2021. An open house will be held Saturday, August 14 from noon to 4:00 p.m.
Chromatopia is inspired by Picasso’s monochromatic works in his blue period. Each artist was challenged to explore their own individual theme through the creation of two monochromatic textile artworks using two assigned colour hues.
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Chromatopia
Gallery Vertigo 102-3105 28th Ave, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaGallery Vertigo is proud to present Chromatopia by the Fibre Art Network (FAN), a co-operative of Western Canadian artists committed to promoting fibre as an art form and each other as artists. The exhibit runs from August 10 – September 4, 2021. An open house will be held Saturday, August 14 from noon to 4:00 p.m.
Chromatopia is inspired by Picasso’s monochromatic works in his blue period. Each artist was challenged to explore their own individual theme through the creation of two monochromatic textile artworks using two assigned colour hues.
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Fall Art Classes
Vernon Community Arts Centre 2704A Highway 6, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaThe 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.
Fall Art Classes
Vernon Community Arts Centre 2704A Highway 6, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaThe 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.
Youth Art Through the Pandemic
Vernon Community Arts Centre 2704A Highway 6, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaThe Vernon Community Arts Centre is proud to present the work of 3 Youth Artists in Residence: Chantelle Jobagy, David Barns, and Jessica Moir. These three local high school students have been given studio space and mentorship for the summer, to support them in creating their own bodies of work. More details of the exhibit will be forthcoming as the artists gain clearer direction during their residencies.
The show will run August 27 to September 6, in conjunction with the 5 to 25 exhibit, which showcases artwork from local youth between the ages of 5 to 25.
Youth Art Through the Pandemic
Vernon Community Arts Centre 2704A Highway 6, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaThe Vernon Community Arts Centre is proud to present the work of 3 Youth Artists in Residence: Chantelle Jobagy, David Barns, and Jessica Moir. These three local high school students have been given studio space and mentorship for the summer, to support them in creating their own bodies of work. More details of the exhibit will be forthcoming as the artists gain clearer direction during their residencies.
The show will run August 27 to September 6, in conjunction with the 5 to 25 exhibit, which showcases artwork from local youth between the ages of 5 to 25.
5 to 25: A Showcase of Young Artists
Vernon Community Arts Centre 2704A Highway 6, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaThe Vernon Community Arts Centre is proud to showcase an array of amazing artwork from artists age 5 to 25. Subjects and mediums are the artist's choice! Come and be inspired by this fabulous work, and give these youth a round of applause! Exhibit runs from August 27 to September 6, and will run in conjunction with the Youth Artist in Residence Exhibit which features the work of 3 high school students. There is no cost for admission. Donations welcomed.
5 to 25: A Showcase of Young Artists
Vernon Community Arts Centre 2704A Highway 6, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaThe Vernon Community Arts Centre is proud to showcase an array of amazing artwork from artists age 5 to 25. Subjects and mediums are the artist's choice! Come and be inspired by this fabulous work, and give these youth a round of applause! Exhibit runs from August 27 to September 6, and will run in conjunction with the Youth Artist in Residence Exhibit which features the work of 3 high school students. There is no cost for admission. Donations welcomed.