#vernonartsandculture
Happy Art Open Studio Tour
Happy Art Studio 3021 Coachwood Crescent, Coldstream, British Columbia, CanadaTake a drive out to the country and discover Nancy Vince in her “happy place”.
This is a full working studio with 3 rooms and a hallway gallery of whimsical and inspirational art. See where this artist creates her illustrations which then become cards, coloring books, mugs, metal prints, puzzles and more. Check out another room where she frames her work, creates mugs, coasters, metal prints, puzzles, and any other products she can add her art to. The third room and the hallway gallery showcase the finished artwork and art pieces that have all been created in her studio. This artist loves to share what she does and would be happy to have you visit.
Happy Art Open Studio Tour
Happy Art Studio 3021 Coachwood Crescent, Coldstream, British Columbia, CanadaTake a drive out to the country and discover Nancy Vince in her “happy place”.
This is a full working studio with 3 rooms and a hallway gallery of whimsical and inspirational art. See where this artist creates her illustrations which then become cards, coloring books, mugs, metal prints, puzzles and more. Check out another room where she frames her work, creates mugs, coasters, metal prints, puzzles, and any other products she can add her art to. The third room and the hallway gallery showcase the finished artwork and art pieces that have all been created in her studio. This artist loves to share what she does and would be happy to have you visit.
Screen Printing Experience
Vernon Community Arts Centre 2704A Highway 6, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaJoin us for a fun & FREE printmaking activity!
Drop into the Vernon Community Arts Centre on Monday, October 2nd, between 11:00 and 2:00, and make your own Sundog Festival creation!
Unleash your creativity and explore the world of screen printing. In celebration of Culture Days, and Vernon's new Sundog Festival, we'll be using the Sundog logo for our design. Please bring a cotton or cotton blend t-shirt, tote bag or bandana that you want to the imprint the design on. We will then guide you step by step through the screen-printing process. Be prepared to take your creation away wet. When it dries the next day, you can iron it to set the print and enjoy! No registration necessary.
Donations are welcomed and will support future community arts programming.
Screen Printing Experience
Vernon Community Arts Centre 2704A Highway 6, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaJoin us for a fun & FREE printmaking activity!
Drop into the Vernon Community Arts Centre on Monday, October 2nd, between 11:00 and 2:00, and make your own Sundog Festival creation!
Unleash your creativity and explore the world of screen printing. In celebration of Culture Days, and Vernon's new Sundog Festival, we'll be using the Sundog logo for our design. Please bring a cotton or cotton blend t-shirt, tote bag or bandana that you want to the imprint the design on. We will then guide you step by step through the screen-printing process. Be prepared to take your creation away wet. When it dries the next day, you can iron it to set the print and enjoy! No registration necessary.
Donations are welcomed and will support future community arts programming.
Art for Peace
Okanagan Regional Library 2800 30th AveV1T 8S3, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaCome and join us and use art to explore the question of how art can contribute to peace. This free program is open to youth and adults and you are welcome to being a friend to connect to the circle. Art For Peace uses art to explore how it can contribute to peace in your own heart, your community and the world at large.
This program is free, open to all youths and adults, and art supplies are provided. You can also bring your own art supplies.
Art for Peace
Okanagan Regional Library 2800 30th AveV1T 8S3, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaCome and join us and use art to explore the question of how art can contribute to peace. This free program is open to youth and adults and you are welcome to being a friend to connect to the circle. Art For Peace uses art to explore how it can contribute to peace in your own heart, your community and the world at large.
This program is free, open to all youths and adults, and art supplies are provided. You can also bring your own art supplies.
Artist Talk – Jam’s Practice & the Creative Journey
Vernon Community Arts Centre 2704A Highway 6, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaJoin us for an artist talk with Jam, and learn about their creative journey.
Driven by a search for moments of reflection and emotional release, Jam’s studio work features a ritualistic use of a spiral motif as the grounding point for various material explorations. Flowing between 2D and 3D forms of making, they are interested in embodying themes of organic growth and connection while also exploring the dualistic qualities of fragility and strength that are often present in their work.
Drop into the Vernon Community Arts Centre on Monday, October 4th, from 6:30-8:30. No registration required.
Donations are welcomed and will support future community arts programming.
Artist Talk – Jam’s Practice & the Creative Journey
Vernon Community Arts Centre 2704A Highway 6, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaJoin us for an artist talk with Jam, and learn about their creative journey.
Driven by a search for moments of reflection and emotional release, Jam’s studio work features a ritualistic use of a spiral motif as the grounding point for various material explorations. Flowing between 2D and 3D forms of making, they are interested in embodying themes of organic growth and connection while also exploring the dualistic qualities of fragility and strength that are often present in their work.
Drop into the Vernon Community Arts Centre on Monday, October 4th, from 6:30-8:30. No registration required.
Donations are welcomed and will support future community arts programming.
ORL Presents: Ivan Coyote
Okanagan Regional Library 2800 30th AveV1T 8S3, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaThe Vernon Library is honoured to present a reading with Ivan Coyote, award-winning author and LGBTQ2S+ advocate. Ivan’s warmth, wit, and wisdom leaves audiences laughing, crying, and contemplating life's complexities. Inclusivity and empathy inform their work, fostering understanding and compassion. This promises to be an evening that will touch your heart and stay with you long after the final word is spoken.
ORL Presents: Ivan Coyote
Okanagan Regional Library 2800 30th AveV1T 8S3, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaThe Vernon Library is honoured to present a reading with Ivan Coyote, award-winning author and LGBTQ2S+ advocate. Ivan’s warmth, wit, and wisdom leaves audiences laughing, crying, and contemplating life's complexities. Inclusivity and empathy inform their work, fostering understanding and compassion. This promises to be an evening that will touch your heart and stay with you long after the final word is spoken.
A Visual Journey
Vernon Public Art Gallery 3228 31st Avenue, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaThe Mackie Lake House was joined by Artist in Residence Doris Charest for much of September. This is an annual program held at Mackie Lake House, during which time we offer the house as a space for artists to undergo an intensive art-making process. We are proud to partner with the Vernon Public Art Gallery, giving each artist the chance to exhibit their work at VPAG in a solo show.
Doris opened her exhibition on October 5. A Visual Journey will remain on view at the VPAG until December 20, 2023.
A Visual Journey
Vernon Public Art Gallery 3228 31st Avenue, Vernon, British Columbia, CanadaThe Mackie Lake House was joined by Artist in Residence Doris Charest for much of September. This is an annual program held at Mackie Lake House, during which time we offer the house as a space for artists to undergo an intensive art-making process. We are proud to partner with the Vernon Public Art Gallery, giving each artist the chance to exhibit their work at VPAG in a solo show.
Doris opened her exhibition on October 5. A Visual Journey will remain on view at the VPAG until December 20, 2023.