The World is Our Stage: Exhibit Opening
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. View the opening of an exhibit at the Vernon Museum of original, hand-crafted masks and other set pieces. Then watch a special viewing of Niall McNeil’s documentary film "The Originals." Filmed on location at the Caravan Farm Theatre in 2021, and featuring interviews from Caravan Farm Theatre alumni spanning four decades, "The Originals" is an artist’s ode to his creative home.
The exhibit will be on display throughout all of Culture Days, September 24 to October 24, 2021.
The World is Our Stage: Exhibit Opening
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. View the opening of an exhibit at the Vernon Museum of original, hand-crafted masks and other set pieces. Then watch a special viewing of Niall McNeil’s documentary film "The Originals." Filmed on location at the Caravan Farm Theatre in 2021, and featuring interviews from Caravan Farm Theatre alumni spanning four decades, "The Originals" is an artist’s ode to his creative home.
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.
Youth Focus – SPOTLIGHT’s FOCUS OnSTAGE Concert Series
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre 3800 - 33rd Street, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaThe FOCUS Youth OnSTAGE Concert features three acts from VDPACS inaugural FOCUS Online Series on Saturday, October 2nd, 2021, at 7:30pm. Featuring internet sensation and singer- songwriter Justin Moore, funk-blues duo Jake O’Brien and Sedonia Borden and three piece rockabilly band the Dixie Fried Hep Katz. “We are building on the great connections made with emerging artists during the FOCUS Online Series. This performance is a first step in offering platforms to young local artists throughout the season,” says Artistic Director, Erin Kennedy. Click on event for more details.
Youth Focus – SPOTLIGHT’s FOCUS OnSTAGE Concert Series
Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre 3800 - 33rd Street, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaThe FOCUS Youth OnSTAGE Concert features three acts from VDPACS inaugural FOCUS Online Series on Saturday, October 2nd, 2021, at 7:30pm. Featuring internet sensation and singer- songwriter Justin Moore, funk-blues duo Jake O’Brien and Sedonia Borden and three piece rockabilly band the Dixie Fried Hep Katz. “We are building on the great connections made with emerging artists during the FOCUS Online Series. This performance is a first step in offering platforms to young local artists throughout the season,” says Artistic Director, Erin Kennedy. Click on event for more details.
UNDERTONES – by Nick Cote
Gallery Vertigo 2901 - 30 Avenue, 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 2901 - 30 Avenue, 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.
Clay & Cabernet
Vernon Community Arts Centre 2704A Highway 6, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaHead over to the Vernon Community Arts Centre on the second or fourth Friday of each month to learn some basic clay hand-building skills, enjoy a glass of wine and have a few laughs. Each week, the instructor teaches a different project to keep the class interesting for those that wish to attend more than once. No experience necessary. Projects will be glazed and fired and ready for you to pick up a few weeks after class.
Cost: Members $50 - includes all materials and your beverage. Click on event for more details.
UNDERTONES – Open House
Gallery Vertigo 2901 - 30 Avenue, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaAs an emerging artist, Nick Cote’s exhibit derives from stream of consciousness drawing. The majority of his work comes from life experiences, 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 will be Mr. Cote’s first exhibit in a gallery.
The show runs from October 5 to 30th, with an Open House on October 9th from noon to 4:00 p.m. Regular gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 4:00pm.
UNDERTONES – Open House
Gallery Vertigo 2901 - 30 Avenue, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaAs an emerging artist, Nick Cote’s exhibit derives from stream of consciousness drawing. The majority of his work comes from life experiences, 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 will be Mr. Cote’s first exhibit in a gallery.
The show runs from October 5 to 30th, with an Open House on October 9th from noon to 4:00 p.m. Regular gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 4:00pm.
Artist Trading Card Extravaganza
Vernon Community Arts Centre 2704A Highway 6, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaThe Arts Council of the North Okanagan invites artists of all abilities and artistic styles to an Artist Trading Card Extravaganza to wrap-up Culture Days. Join us at the Vernon Community Arts Centre on Saturday, October 23rd between 2-4pm. We'll have all the supplies and materials you need to create your own mini artworks that you can trade with others. All you have to bring is your creativity and community spirit.
If you cannot make it in person on October 23rd, artists are welcome to drop off their pre-made mini artworks any time between Friday, September 24th to Saturday, October 23rd. You'll find a special trading card wall where you can leave one, and take one. The Arts Centre is open Monday to Thursday, 9am-9pm and Fridays and Saturdays, 9am to 5pm. Click event for more details.