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.
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.
Culture Days – 30 Day Celebration of Arts & Culture
Take part in Culture Days, a national celebration of Arts and Culture that runs September 24 to October 24th. The Arts Council of the North Okanagan has set up a local Hub to help you find events near you.
Participate in art workshops, attend demonstrations, explore art exhibits, exchange works of art, and make your mark on a community art project. Learn about Vernon's history and local culture through heritage exhibits, film, and workshops and engage in activities that support truth and reconciliation.
Activities and events take place at various locations over 30 days. All events are free, or pay as you may. ACNO's Cultural hub partners include the Vernon Community Arts Centre, the Greater Vernon Museum & Archives, Gallery Vertigo, the Vernon Public Art Gallery, and the Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre.
This year's theme is Re-Imagine. With a global pandemic impacting our creative community, we're grateful that people recognize how important the arts are to them. The arts connect us, strengthen our community, and support our overall wellbeing. Our Arts in Action hub is a way to reconnect, re-engage and continue dialogue within a larger community on the importance of arts and culture.
To learn about events happening in our area, visit our Hub.
Culture Days – 30 Day Celebration of Arts & Culture
Take part in Culture Days, a national celebration of Arts and Culture that runs September 24 to October 24th. The Arts Council of the North Okanagan has set up a local Hub to help you find events near you.
Participate in art workshops, attend demonstrations, explore art exhibits, exchange works of art, and make your mark on a community art project. Learn about Vernon's history and local culture through heritage exhibits, film, and workshops and engage in activities that support truth and reconciliation.
Activities and events take place at various locations over 30 days. All events are free, or pay as you may. ACNO's Cultural hub partners include the Vernon Community Arts Centre, the Greater Vernon Museum & Archives, Gallery Vertigo, the Vernon Public Art Gallery, and the Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre.
This year's theme is Re-Imagine. With a global pandemic impacting our creative community, we're grateful that people recognize how important the arts are to them. The arts connect us, strengthen our community, and support our overall wellbeing. Our Arts in Action hub is a way to reconnect, re-engage and continue dialogue within a larger community on the importance of arts and culture.
To learn about events happening in our area, visit our Hub.
The World is Our Stage
Vernon Museum & Archives 3009 32nd Avenue, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaCelebrate Armstrong's iconic Caravan Farm Theatre, one of the world’s most esteemed outdoor theatre companies. The opening of the exhibit will happen September 28th from 6:30-8:30 Greater Vernon Museum where you will find hand-crafted masks and other set pieces. During the opening you will be able to watch a special viewing of Niall McNeil’s documentary film "The Originals" which was filmed on location at the Caravan Farm Theatre in 2021.
The exhibit will be on display throughout all of Culture Days, September 24 to October 24, 2021.
The World is Our Stage
Vernon Museum & Archives 3009 32nd Avenue, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaCelebrate Armstrong's iconic Caravan Farm Theatre, one of the world’s most esteemed outdoor theatre companies. The opening of the exhibit will happen September 28th from 6:30-8:30 Greater Vernon Museum where you will find hand-crafted masks and other set pieces. During the opening you will be able to watch a special viewing of Niall McNeil’s documentary film "The Originals" which was filmed on location at the Caravan Farm Theatre in 2021.
The exhibit will be on display throughout all of Culture Days, September 24 to October 24, 2021.
With Every Fibre of My Being
Vernon Community Arts Centre 2704A Highway 6, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaThe Vernon Community Arts Centre presents, “With Every Fibre of My Being”, an exhibit that explores the use of fibrous materials to express one’s passions and deeply felt emotions. Paper, wool, silk, bark, bamboo and other fibers are the ground of this collection of work and have been used to create two and three dimensional forms. Admission is free. Donations are welcomed and support community arts programing. Click on event for more details.
With Every Fibre of My Being
Vernon Community Arts Centre 2704A Highway 6, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaThe Vernon Community Arts Centre presents, “With Every Fibre of My Being”, an exhibit that explores the use of fibrous materials to express one’s passions and deeply felt emotions. Paper, wool, silk, bark, bamboo and other fibers are the ground of this collection of work and have been used to create two and three dimensional forms. Admission is free. Donations are welcomed and support community arts programing. Click on event for more details.
UNDERTONES – by Nick Cote
Gallery Vertigo 102-3105 28th Ave, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaNick Cote’s exhibit derives from stream of consciousness drawing, and has mental health undertones. Using surrealism and human anatomy, he hopes his art lifts the stigma of mental illness, breaks down barriers, and speaks for those who cannot speak for themselves. This is Mr. Cote’s first exhibit.
The show runs from October 5 to 30th, with an Open House Reception on October 9th from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. Regular gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 4:00pm.
UNDERTONES – by Nick Cote
Gallery Vertigo 102-3105 28th Ave, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaNick Cote’s exhibit derives from stream of consciousness drawing, and has mental health undertones. Using surrealism and human anatomy, he hopes his art lifts the stigma of mental illness, breaks down barriers, and speaks for those who cannot speak for themselves. This is Mr. Cote’s first exhibit.
The show runs from October 5 to 30th, with an Open House Reception on October 9th from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. Regular gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 4:00pm.