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March of the Masks, featuring Bob Kingsmill & ACNO Members
"March of the Masks" is an exhibit of 2D and 3D pieces made of clay, glass, metal, paper, and fibre, A special addition to this exhibit is work by feature artist, Bob Kingsmill! Bob is known around the world for his sculptural clay masks. The exhibit runs from March 5 to April 5th at the Vernon Community Arts Centre. Click event for more details.
March of the Masks, featuring Bob Kingsmill & ACNO Members
"March of the Masks" is an exhibit of 2D and 3D pieces made of clay, glass, metal, paper, and fibre, A special addition to this exhibit is work by feature artist, Bob Kingsmill! Bob is known around the world for his sculptural clay masks. The exhibit runs from March 5 to April 5th at the Vernon Community Arts Centre. Click event for more details.
Okanagan Print Triennial
The Vernon Public Art Gallery hosts an international printmaking exhibition along with live virtual artist talks with artists across the globe. For the 5th time the OPT will bring to the Okanagan the best in printmaking worldwide. This award-winning project was launched in 2009 as a national open juried print exhibition and this year represents 28 selected artists from 15 countries. The exhibit will be on display from March 18th through May 19th, 2021. Click event for more details.
Okanagan Print Triennial
The Vernon Public Art Gallery hosts an international printmaking exhibition along with live virtual artist talks with artists across the globe. For the 5th time the OPT will bring to the Okanagan the best in printmaking worldwide. This award-winning project was launched in 2009 as a national open juried print exhibition and this year represents 28 selected artists from 15 countries. The exhibit will be on display from March 18th through May 19th, 2021. Click event for more details.
6 events,
A Whimsical Journey
Visit GALLERY VERTIGO during the month of April and prepare to enter a garden of whimsy as you check out the colourful artwork of Nancy Vince.
In the Judith Jurica Gallery, Nancy has a display of over 70 small originals created over the last two years. In addition, are works done during the first 3 months of isolation in 2020. Nancy loves letting her imagination flow into each illustration and gets so lost in her studio that hours slip by in what seems like minutes.
Gallery Hours are Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 4:00pm.
A Whimsical Journey
Visit GALLERY VERTIGO during the month of April and prepare to enter a garden of whimsy as you check out the colourful artwork of Nancy Vince.
In the Judith Jurica Gallery, Nancy has a display of over 70 small originals created over the last two years. In addition, are works done during the first 3 months of isolation in 2020. Nancy loves letting her imagination flow into each illustration and gets so lost in her studio that hours slip by in what seems like minutes.
Gallery Hours are Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 4:00pm.
10 events,
FOCUS – Online Series
The Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Society presents its new FOCUS Online Series, where you can stream artists, musicians, dancers and singers for FREE! The series features over 20 artists from the Okanagan Valley and you don't want to miss it! Stream different artists every two weeks. Click for more details.
FOCUS – Online Series
The Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Society presents its new FOCUS Online Series, where you can stream artists, musicians, dancers and singers for FREE! The series features over 20 artists from the Okanagan Valley and you don't want to miss it! Stream different artists every two weeks. Click for more details.
Victoria Bilogan – OPT Artist Talk
Victoria Bilogan – OPT Artist Talk
The Vernon Public Art Gallery invites you to an Artist Talk with Victoria Bilogan.
Victoria is an Australian artist who combines artistic practice with teaching at the University of Melbourne. She is engaged in printmaking, drawing, painting and book illustration. Her work has themes of isolation and destruction, and she finds inspiration from the collective subconscious. Join us on April 1st to hear more about her artistic practice and inspirations. Click event for more details.
Victoria Bilogan – OPT Artist Talk
Victoria Bilogan – OPT Artist Talk
The Vernon Public Art Gallery invites you to an Artist Talk with Victoria Bilogan.
Victoria is an Australian artist who combines artistic practice with teaching at the University of Melbourne. She is engaged in printmaking, drawing, painting and book illustration. Her work has themes of isolation and destruction, and she finds inspiration from the collective subconscious. Join us on April 1st to hear more about her artistic practice and inspirations. Click event for more details.
8 events,
Crooked
Gallery Vertigo presents it's first member's show of 2021! The exhibit "Crooked" is showing the varied talents of our members and their interpretations of the theme. An open house is planned for April 10 from noon to 4:00 p.m, with strict Covid safety protocols in place. Here is a clue about the exhibit:
There was a crooked man, and he walked a crooked mile.
He found a crooked sixpence upon a crooked stile.
He bought a crooked cat, which caught a crooked mouse,
And they all lived together in a little crooked house.
Click on event for more details.....
Crooked
Gallery Vertigo presents it's first member's show of 2021! The exhibit "Crooked" is showing the varied talents of our members and their interpretations of the theme. An open house is planned for April 10 from noon to 4:00 p.m, with strict Covid safety protocols in place. Here is a clue about the exhibit:
There was a crooked man, and he walked a crooked mile.
He found a crooked sixpence upon a crooked stile.
He bought a crooked cat, which caught a crooked mouse,
And they all lived together in a little crooked house.
Click on event for more details.....
Derek Besant – OPT Artist Talk
Derek Besant – OPT Artist Talk
The Vernon Public Art Gallery invites you to an Artist Talk with Derek Besant.
Derek was born in Canada, and lives and works in Southern Alberta. He worked as the Exhibitions Designer for the opening of the Glenbow Museum, was a professor in Fine Arts at Alberta University of the Arts in Calgary. His early focus on Geophysics led to studies in Fine Arts. Join us April 6th to hear more about Derek's current and upcoming artwork, processes, and inspirations.
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Derek Besant – OPT Artist Talk
Derek Besant – OPT Artist Talk
The Vernon Public Art Gallery invites you to an Artist Talk with Derek Besant.
Derek was born in Canada, and lives and works in Southern Alberta. He worked as the Exhibitions Designer for the opening of the Glenbow Museum, was a professor in Fine Arts at Alberta University of the Arts in Calgary. His early focus on Geophysics led to studies in Fine Arts. Join us April 6th to hear more about Derek's current and upcoming artwork, processes, and inspirations.
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8 events,
Sevdalina Prodanova – OPT Artist Talk
Sevdalina Prodanova – OPT Artist Talk
The Vernon Public Art Gallery invites you to an Artist Talk with Sevdalina Prodanova
Sevdalina Prodanova was born in Bulgaria, and graduated from the Academy of St. Kiril and Metod in Veliko Turnovo, Bulgaria. From 2015 – 2017 she worked as the curator at the Art Gallery in Burgas. She works in the field of graphics, graphic design, and monumental arts. Her work has themes of personal emotions, and she speaks of a strong connection to nature and things that we have not yet left our human footprint. Join us to hear more about Sevdalina's art practice and processes.
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Sevdalina Prodanova – OPT Artist Talk
Sevdalina Prodanova – OPT Artist Talk
The Vernon Public Art Gallery invites you to an Artist Talk with Sevdalina Prodanova
Sevdalina Prodanova was born in Bulgaria, and graduated from the Academy of St. Kiril and Metod in Veliko Turnovo, Bulgaria. From 2015 – 2017 she worked as the curator at the Art Gallery in Burgas. She works in the field of graphics, graphic design, and monumental arts. Her work has themes of personal emotions, and she speaks of a strong connection to nature and things that we have not yet left our human footprint. Join us to hear more about Sevdalina's art practice and processes.
Click event for more details.
8 events,
Playing with Light
he North Okanagan Federation of Canadian Artists presents their latest juried exhibit, Playing with Light.
The exhibit runs from April 9 to May 3rd at the Vernon Community Arts Centre.
Gallery Hours are Mon-Thurs 9am-9pm, Fri-Sat, 9am-5pm
Playing with Light
he North Okanagan Federation of Canadian Artists presents their latest juried exhibit, Playing with Light.
The exhibit runs from April 9 to May 3rd at the Vernon Community Arts Centre.
Gallery Hours are Mon-Thurs 9am-9pm, Fri-Sat, 9am-5pm
14 events,
Okanagan Artists of Canada – Art Show & Sale
The Okanagan Artists of Canada society is pleased to announce their newest show at the Village Green Mall in Vernon. After the success of the last two displays, the mall management team has graciously invited and welcomed the group back for its spring show. The diversity of 38 local talents will be showcased for three weeks with contact information available for all artists for the convenience of customers wishing to purchase quality local artworks
The Okanagan Artists of Canada Society (OACS) is a non-profit society art club whose membership is made up of talented and creative artists from the city of Vernon and surrounding areas. Celebrating its 76th year, OACS is one of the oldest art associations in BC and many of its' alumni have become well known Canadian artists. To learn more about the OACS visit www.okanaganartistsofcanada.ca
The Spring Show runs from April 10th to May 1st during mall hours.
Okanagan Artists of Canada – Art Show & Sale
The Okanagan Artists of Canada society is pleased to announce their newest show at the Village Green Mall in Vernon. After the success of the last two displays, the mall management team has graciously invited and welcomed the group back for its spring show. The diversity of 38 local talents will be showcased for three weeks with contact information available for all artists for the convenience of customers wishing to purchase quality local artworks
The Okanagan Artists of Canada Society (OACS) is a non-profit society art club whose membership is made up of talented and creative artists from the city of Vernon and surrounding areas. Celebrating its 76th year, OACS is one of the oldest art associations in BC and many of its' alumni have become well known Canadian artists. To learn more about the OACS visit www.okanaganartistsofcanada.ca
The Spring Show runs from April 10th to May 1st during mall hours.
Crooked – Open House
Crooked – Open House
Gallery Vertigo is holding an open house for its first Members' show of 2021. The exhibit "Crooked" is showing the varied talents of our members and their interpretations of the theme. Here is a clue:
There was a crooked man, and he walked a crooked mile.
He found a crooked sixpence upon a crooked stile.
He bought a crooked cat, which caught a crooked mouse,
And they all lived together in a little crooked house.
Click on event for more details.....
Crooked – Open House
Crooked – Open House
Gallery Vertigo is holding an open house for its first Members' show of 2021. The exhibit "Crooked" is showing the varied talents of our members and their interpretations of the theme. Here is a clue:
There was a crooked man, and he walked a crooked mile.
He found a crooked sixpence upon a crooked stile.
He bought a crooked cat, which caught a crooked mouse,
And they all lived together in a little crooked house.
Click on event for more details.....
EXSULTATE
EXSULTATE
This month, OSO celebrates the music of Mozart, one of the few ‘standard’ composers that can work with such a small orchestra.
Our all-Mozart program includes the overture from La Finta Giardiniera, the beloved Exsultate Jubilate (“Rejoice and Be Glad”) with soprano Kelly Coubrough of Salmon Arm, and Symphony No. 29, considered by some to be the finest of his early symphonies.
Watch it all happen live from the comfort of your own home! Click on event for all the links.
12 events,
Luke Johnson – OPT Artist Talk
Luke Johnson – OPT Artist Talk
The Vernon Public Art Gallery invites you to an Artist Talk with Luke Johnson!
Luke Johnson is an artist based out of Edmonton, Alberta. He works in print, photography, and durational engagements within collections. He received his BFA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and his MFA from the University of Alberta, where he is currently a lecturer in lithography and drawing. His work has been shown throughout Canada and the USA, as well as international print exhibits in Armenia, Australia, Finland, Poland, and Portugal.
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Luke Johnson – OPT Artist Talk
Luke Johnson – OPT Artist Talk
The Vernon Public Art Gallery invites you to an Artist Talk with Luke Johnson!
Luke Johnson is an artist based out of Edmonton, Alberta. He works in print, photography, and durational engagements within collections. He received his BFA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and his MFA from the University of Alberta, where he is currently a lecturer in lithography and drawing. His work has been shown throughout Canada and the USA, as well as international print exhibits in Armenia, Australia, Finland, Poland, and Portugal.
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12 events,
Yangbin Park – OPT Artist Talk
Yangbin Park – OPT Artist Talk
The Vernon Public Art Gallery invites you to an Artist Talk with Yangbin Park!
Yangbin Park received his BFA in Studio Art in 2011 from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and his MFA in Printmaking in 2013 from Tyler School of Art and Architecture, Temple University. He has been actively involved in residencies and workshops internationally. He draws from a range of shared visual culture and socially-minded references including but not limited to personal narrative, historical events, local/global phenomena, and contemporary literature. To hear more about Yangbin's art practice and processes tune in on April 20th at 7 PM PST!
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Yangbin Park – OPT Artist Talk
Yangbin Park – OPT Artist Talk
The Vernon Public Art Gallery invites you to an Artist Talk with Yangbin Park!
Yangbin Park received his BFA in Studio Art in 2011 from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and his MFA in Printmaking in 2013 from Tyler School of Art and Architecture, Temple University. He has been actively involved in residencies and workshops internationally. He draws from a range of shared visual culture and socially-minded references including but not limited to personal narrative, historical events, local/global phenomena, and contemporary literature. To hear more about Yangbin's art practice and processes tune in on April 20th at 7 PM PST!
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12 events,
Maestros’ Musings
Maestros’ Musings
“Maestros’ Musings” - Listen in on Thursday, April 22 at 12:30 pm as OSO music director Rosemary Thomson chats with Dina Gilbert, music director of both the Kamloops Symphony and the Orchestre symphonique de l'Estuaire in Québec. The conversation between these two dynamic, accomplished women conductors is sure to be fascinating. This is the third in our four-part series and response has been phenomenal. The episode is free but pre-registration is required. Visit https://okanagansymphony.com/maestros-musings/ to register for this episode or the final one in May, or to listen to the recordings of the first two.
Maestros’ Musings
Maestros’ Musings
“Maestros’ Musings” - Listen in on Thursday, April 22 at 12:30 pm as OSO music director Rosemary Thomson chats with Dina Gilbert, music director of both the Kamloops Symphony and the Orchestre symphonique de l'Estuaire in Québec. The conversation between these two dynamic, accomplished women conductors is sure to be fascinating. This is the third in our four-part series and response has been phenomenal. The episode is free but pre-registration is required. Visit https://okanagansymphony.com/maestros-musings/ to register for this episode or the final one in May, or to listen to the recordings of the first two.
12 events,
Andrew Allen
Andrew Allen
The Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Society proudly presents Andrew Allen, the first SPOTLIGHT OnSTAGE LIVESTREAM Friday, April 23rd at 7:30.
Andrew Allen’s DIY ability and optimistic attitude have served him well. He's scored five Top 10 hits in Canada, 2009′s “I Wanna Be Your Christmas”, 2010’s “Loving You Tonight” which was lodged in the upper reaches of the charts for more than 22 weeks. 2011's "I Want You”, 2015’s “What You Wanted” and 2016’s “Favourite Christmas Song”! Andrews new single “Don’t Feel Much” will be released April 16th. Radio play and songwriting aside, Andrew is a true live performer with an exceptional voice, incredible songs, some serious live looping chops and limitless energy... not to mention a spatter of comic wit and story-telling ability that helps create a dynamic and interactive live show. He's definitely an artist that embodies the term 'live'.
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Andrew Allen
Andrew Allen
The Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Society proudly presents Andrew Allen, the first SPOTLIGHT OnSTAGE LIVESTREAM Friday, April 23rd at 7:30.
Andrew Allen’s DIY ability and optimistic attitude have served him well. He's scored five Top 10 hits in Canada, 2009′s “I Wanna Be Your Christmas”, 2010’s “Loving You Tonight” which was lodged in the upper reaches of the charts for more than 22 weeks. 2011's "I Want You”, 2015’s “What You Wanted” and 2016’s “Favourite Christmas Song”! Andrews new single “Don’t Feel Much” will be released April 16th. Radio play and songwriting aside, Andrew is a true live performer with an exceptional voice, incredible songs, some serious live looping chops and limitless energy... not to mention a spatter of comic wit and story-telling ability that helps create a dynamic and interactive live show. He's definitely an artist that embodies the term 'live'.
Click on event for ticket link.
12 events,
Guy Langevin – OPT Artist Talk
Guy Langevin – OPT Artist Talk
The Vernon Public Art Gallery invites you to an Artist Talk with Guy Langevin!
Guy Langevin graduated from the Universite du Quebec a Trois-Riveres in 1977. He has exhibited his artwork in more than 60 solo exhibitions within Canada and internationally. He has participated in more than 400 group exhibitions throughout the world, including approximately 250 international biennials or juried exhibitions. His work presented in the Okanagan Print Triennial is part of his most recent body of work titled Paysage Ultime (Ultimate Landscape) which explores the idea that the human body could create a perfect landscape. To hear more about Guy's art practice and processes, tune in on April 27th at 7 PM PST!
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Guy Langevin – OPT Artist Talk
Guy Langevin – OPT Artist Talk
The Vernon Public Art Gallery invites you to an Artist Talk with Guy Langevin!
Guy Langevin graduated from the Universite du Quebec a Trois-Riveres in 1977. He has exhibited his artwork in more than 60 solo exhibitions within Canada and internationally. He has participated in more than 400 group exhibitions throughout the world, including approximately 250 international biennials or juried exhibitions. His work presented in the Okanagan Print Triennial is part of his most recent body of work titled Paysage Ultime (Ultimate Landscape) which explores the idea that the human body could create a perfect landscape. To hear more about Guy's art practice and processes, tune in on April 27th at 7 PM PST!
Click event for more details.
12 events,
The B-SIDES Episode 2
The Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre continues the FOCUS Online Series “B-Sides” with Episode 2, with free streaming April 29 to May 2nd. Featuring North Okanagan opera singer, Melina Schein, jazz duo Gerry Sholomenko and Neil Fraser, and ballroom dancers Heather and Jens.
Visit www.ticketseller.ca for links and more event streaming information.
The B-SIDES Episode 2
The Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre continues the FOCUS Online Series “B-Sides” with Episode 2, with free streaming April 29 to May 2nd. Featuring North Okanagan opera singer, Melina Schein, jazz duo Gerry Sholomenko and Neil Fraser, and ballroom dancers Heather and Jens.
Visit www.ticketseller.ca for links and more event streaming information.
12 events,
OSO – New Beginnings
OSO – New Beginnings
To close out the OSO's season, they are featuring small chamber works for orchestra that celebrate birth, blossoms and renewal. It is an eclectic program that creates an overall shape of the movements of a big symphony in the moods and colours of each selection. Click event for more details.
OSO – New Beginnings
OSO – New Beginnings
To close out the OSO's season, they are featuring small chamber works for orchestra that celebrate birth, blossoms and renewal. It is an eclectic program that creates an overall shape of the movements of a big symphony in the moods and colours of each selection. Click event for more details.