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Emergence: UBCO Artists
The Vernon Public Art Gallery is pleased to announce the exhibition Emergence, featuring works of artists who have completed their studies at UBC Okanagan’s BFA program in 2024. This exhibition showcases a range of hands-on approaches in research and studio practice, including digital technologies used in contemporary artistic production. The works in this exhibit mark […]
Accidentals: Robert Fee
The Vernon Public Art Gallery is pleased to introduce the exhibition Accidentals by Robert Fee. Accidentals refers to the musical term indicating a temporary shift in a musical composition. At first this temporary change may be a mystery, but there is an underlying meaning: what might have seemed a random change always has a purposeful […]
Caetani Centre – Guided Tours
Join our interpreters at our 129-year-old heritage house museum near downtown Vernon for Guided Tours. Discover the intriguing story and legacy of the Caetani family, descendants of Italian royalty. Learn why Leone Caetani, an Italian prince and duke, left his royal titles and family fortune behind to move to Vernon with his beautiful, young mistress […]
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Vertigo July Art Exhibition
Gallery Vertigo hosts its July art exhibition, Elemental Change, a collaborative series between Gloria S. Daly and Lesley Comassar. A concession to the chaos happening to planet Earth, the works are based on the 4 Elements: Earth, Water, Air, and Fire and the 5th Element, Aether or Spirit, which suggests Infinity, Pure Energy and Unlimited […]
5 events,
Silver Star Museum Summer Events
This summer, the Silver Star Museum is hosting tours and presentations every weekend. Join experts and Silver Star locals to deepen your understanding of the mountain. The majority of tours depart at 10 am from the Museum tent near the SilverStar Ticket Office, however, please visit the event website to see further details on each […]
6 events,
VPAG- Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts
VPAG- Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts
The Vernon Public Art Gallery’s most anticipated event of the summer is back for the 38th year! The 38th annual art auction: Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts takes place at the stunning Paddlewheel Hall this year, on July 17th, 2024. The event will feature a collection of curated artwork generously donated by local artists, […]
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Caetani Summer Music Festival
Mark your calendars for the annual Caetani Summer Music Festival. The event is back bigger and better than ever, with two days of live music, food and fun, July 19th and 20th. July 19th will be a Friday Night Dance Party with Okanagan favourite, Cod Gone Wild, in one of their last live performances, and Vancouver […]
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Historic Downtown Mural Tours
The Museum & Archives of Vernon (MAV) is thrilled to announce that their summer historic downtown mural tours are set to begin again on July 20, 2024. Every Tuesday evening and Saturday morning until August 20, the museum will offer two alternating tours around different parts of downtown, led by their keen summer student reprising […]
Silver Star Summer Music Series
Silver Star Summer Music Series brings FREE concerts over 13 Saturday afternoons in late June to mid-September from 2 pm to 5 pm on the Nokian Community Stage. The Silver Star Summer Music Series continues: July 20 - Steve Smith and other artists July 27 - Norsu, Hot Sax and The Boom Booms August 3 […]
6 events,
Teddy Bear Tea at Mackie Lake House
Teddy Bear Tea at Mackie Lake House
Join us for a family-friendly teddy bear tea party at Mackie Lake House! Enjoy sandwiches, ‘tea,’ and desserts. Stick around for story time and a walk to Fulton Forest. Parents, accompany your children with a ticket. Stuffed animals only—our local deer don’t appreciate dogs. Late July event; dress accordingly and bring sunscreen.
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VPAG July-Sept Exhibitions
The Vernon Public Art Gallery (VPAG) opens two new exhibitions featuring renowned artists Glenn Clark and Lana Schuster from July 25th to September 17th 2024. Descent Into Classicism by Glenn Clark features portraits that are large-scale and exquisitely modelled. Many paintings depict the personification of the struggle for the environment, resulting in death and nature’s […]
Awakening the Spirit Art Show
he Vernon Community Arts Centre is proud to welcome back The Canadian Mental Health Association for the 21st Annual Awakening the Spirit Art Show & Sale, celebrating the creative talents of people living with mental illness. Art has a therapeutic quality that has proven to benefit the mental health of individuals. Artwork on display is from those living […]
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Carr’s Landing Art Tour
Enjoy a day of scenic views wonderful art and fantastic wine. Celebrating its 20th year, the Carr's Landing Art Tour will be happening on July 27th & 28th and August 3rd & 4th from 10 am to 4 pm. This popular self-guided tour invites visitors to go behind the scenes to observe professional artists’ workspaces […]
Okanagan Art Showdown: Summer Art Series – Silver Star
Okanagan Art Showdown: Summer Art Series – Silver Star
Join us for the Okanagan Art Showdown: Summer Art Series at SilverStar. Live painting, art competition, live music, and community spirit!
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Clanna Morna: Music at Mackie
Clanna Morna: Music at Mackie
Music at Mackie presents Clanna Morna as part of the outdoor summer concert music series at the Mackie Lake House on August 1. Hailing from the occupied territories of the Songhees, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ nations (Victoria, BC in Canada), Clanna Morna brings their take on the Celtic Traditional genre to the west coast. Their sound […]