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Mini Artists
Vernon Public Art Gallery 3228 31st Avenue, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaJoin us on the last Friday of every month for a diverse exploration of art-making materials and art processes through age-appropriate art activities. We invite parents and guardians to bring their little ones under the age of 5 to explore art-making with non-toxic materials in this fun and social program that encourages creative self-expression while developing fine and gross motor skills and sensory awareness. Make sure you dress for the mess as all are invited to join in on the fun! Parents must accompany children for the duration of the session and admission is by donation.
December 15 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Mackie Lake House Decorating
We will begin our session with a tour of the exhibition by our most recent artist-in-residence at Mackie Lake House. After our tour, we will decorate houses!
Family Saturdays
Vernon Public Art Gallery 3228 31st Avenue, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaJoin us on the last Saturday of each month, Family Saturdays take place with an art project suitable for both little kids and big kids. Parents/guardians are also encouraged to participate and create their own works of art. The workshop begins promptly at 1 p.m., and families are welcome to stay for the whole session, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., or to depart sooner. All materials required for the workshops are provided. To ensure a space, please pre-register online.
• $5/members • $9/non-members.
Sierra, our Learning and Community Engagement Curator, will begin the workshop by touring the current exhibition that is on display. Afterward, she will lead you through a hands-on art activity inspired by the artwork.
December 16 1:00 - 3:30 PM
Gingerbread Houses
We will begin our session with a tour of the exhibition by our most recent artist-in-residence at Mackie Lake House. After our tour, we will making our very own Mackie Lake House gingerbread houses!
Family Saturdays
Vernon Public Art Gallery 3228 31st Avenue, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaJoin us on the last Saturday of each month, Family Saturdays take place with an art project suitable for both little kids and big kids. Parents/guardians are also encouraged to participate and create their own works of art. The workshop begins promptly at 1 p.m., and families are welcome to stay for the whole session, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., or to depart sooner. All materials required for the workshops are provided. To ensure a space, please pre-register online.
• $5/members • $9/non-members.
Sierra, our Learning and Community Engagement Curator, will begin the workshop by touring the current exhibition that is on display. Afterward, she will lead you through a hands-on art activity inspired by the artwork.
December 16 1:00 - 3:30 PM
Gingerbread Houses
We will begin our session with a tour of the exhibition by our most recent artist-in-residence at Mackie Lake House. After our tour, we will making our very own Mackie Lake House gingerbread houses!
Artist Trading Card
Vernon Community Arts Centre 2704A Highway 6, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaCome spend some time making artist trading cards at Vernon Community Arts Centre. ATCs are miniature pieces of art that are traded around the world. Artists create, trade and collect art at organized “swap” events, either in person or online. The only official rule for ATCs is the size: 2.5″ x 3.5″. All materials will be provided.
FREE to attend but please register as space is limited.
Artist Trading Card
Vernon Community Arts Centre 2704A Highway 6, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaCome spend some time making artist trading cards at Vernon Community Arts Centre. ATCs are miniature pieces of art that are traded around the world. Artists create, trade and collect art at organized “swap” events, either in person or online. The only official rule for ATCs is the size: 2.5″ x 3.5″. All materials will be provided.
FREE to attend but please register as space is limited.
Landscapes, Real & Imagined
Vernon Community Arts Centre 2704A Highway 6, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaVenture into familiar and unfamiliar territory and unique landscapes at the Vernon Community Arts Centre Gallery. Participating artists are all members of the Arts Council of the North Okanagan, the not-for-profit society that runs the VCAC, from March 1 to April 2, 2024.Hours are Monday-Thursday 9-9, Friday-Saturday 9-5, Sunday 12-4. No entry fee. Donations are […]
Landscapes, Real & Imagined
Vernon Community Arts Centre 2704A Highway 6, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaVenture into familiar and unfamiliar territory and unique landscapes at the Vernon Community Arts Centre Gallery. Participating artists are all members of the Arts Council of the North Okanagan, the not-for-profit society that runs the VCAC, from March 1 to April 2, 2024.Hours are Monday-Thursday 9-9, Friday-Saturday 9-5, Sunday 12-4. No entry fee. Donations are […]
OACS Members Show
Coldstream Community Hall 9909 Kalamalka Road, Coldstream, British Columbia, CanadaThe Okanagan Artists of Canada Society presents A Trio's Spring Expressions, featuring the art of North Okanagan Federation of Canadian Artists Linda K. Sellers, Nina Westaway and Judy Templeton. The exhibition is located in the open, accessible and naturally lit Coldstream Community Hall gallery and is open for viewing Monday to Friday, 1:30 to 4 […]
OACS Members Show
Coldstream Community Hall 9909 Kalamalka Road, Coldstream, British Columbia, CanadaThe Okanagan Artists of Canada Society presents A Trio's Spring Expressions, featuring the art of North Okanagan Federation of Canadian Artists Linda K. Sellers, Nina Westaway and Judy Templeton. The exhibition is located in the open, accessible and naturally lit Coldstream Community Hall gallery and is open for viewing Monday to Friday, 1:30 to 4 […]
Art from the Heart: Elementary Students in SD22
Vernon Public Art Gallery 3228 31st Avenue, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaArt from the Heart is the annual exhibition by elementary students from School District No 22.
Art & Soul: Secondary Students from SD 22
Vernon Public Art Gallery 3228 31st Avenue, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaArt and Soul is made up of artwork created from School District No.22 displaying a maturity of handling various mediums and more importantly, demonstrating a strong conceptual approach. The Opening Reception for the exhibition is on April 18th from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.
Emergence: UBCO Artists
Vernon Public Art Gallery 3228 31st Avenue, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaThe 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 […]