Halloween House Party

Vernon Public Art Gallery 3228 31st Avenue, Vernon, British Columbia, Canada

Get ready for the spookiest night of the year! The Vernon Public Art Gallery and Woolley & Co are teaming up to bring you the ultimate HALLOWEEN HOUSE PARTY! 

Join us on Saturday, October 28th at 8:00 PM at the Vernon Public Art Gallery for a night of frightful fun and entertainment. This Art After Dark event is not for the faint-hearted!

Dress to impress in your most creative and terrifying costumes, as we'll be awarding prizes for the best dressed! Whether you're a Barbie, a Ken, or an Allen this is your chance to show off your Halloween spirit. The costume contest will be run by VPAG partners in crime, Sauve Boutique: who has all your costume needs covered! Take a pop into their shop for the best vintage, original pieces that are sure to complete your Halloween look!

Take a look into your future with a tarot card reading by Pranic Forest, or create an original artwork inspired by the current exhibitions on view at the VPAG.

Get ready to dance the night away to the funky, groovy beats provided by DJ Covenant Lion!

Quench your thirst with our wickedly delicious cocktails sponsored by Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery and enjoy some eerie delights from Two Sparrows Pizza & Catering food truck and VPAG candy bar. We promise, you won't leave hungry!

Tickets are officially live! Don't miss out on this old school Halloween House Party. Get ready for a night you'll never forget!

$20 – $35

Exposed! – VPAG Members Exhibition

Vernon Public Art Gallery 3228 31st Avenue, Vernon, British Columbia, Canada

The VPAG Members exhibition is an annual show that highlights the exceptional quality of artwork from local artists within the Okanagan. The artworks will be for sale, and make the perfect gift right in time for the holidays. Find unique, original artwork and enjoy the evening with some of the wonderful members of the VPAG. Membership matters, and this exhibition would not be possible without our amazing artists! 

Family Saturdays

Vernon Public Art Gallery 3228 31st Avenue, Vernon, British Columbia, Canada

Join 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.

November 25 1:00 - 3:30 PM
Collage Journals
This session will begin with a tour of the exhibition Illuminated Language, by the Edmonton-based artist Dick Averns. This exhibition draws on multiple bodies of text-based art spanning over three decades of the artist's career. in response to the themes of the exhibition, we will be making a collage journal.

$5 – $9

Mini Artists

Vernon Public Art Gallery 3228 31st Avenue, Vernon, British Columbia, Canada

Join 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, Canada

Join 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!

$5 – $9

VPAG Crit Club

Vernon Public Art Gallery 3228 31st Avenue, Vernon, British Columbia, Canada

Vernon Critique Club is a high school after school program committed to create a safe and caring environment for students to share their artwork with their peers.

Each third Thursday of the month, students will bring in a piece of art that is in process or complete, and receive a open discussion critique on their work by the group. Each critique session will also have a guest host who works within the art industry to speak about their experiences and offer their own critiques of the students artworks.

VPAG Crit Club

Vernon Public Art Gallery 3228 31st Avenue, Vernon, British Columbia, Canada

Crit Club is a workshop and critique program dedicated to supporting high school school students in their artistic pursuits and development.

Each session will begin with a presentation by an established guest artist. Following the presentation, the guest artist will lead a workshop inspired by their practice. After the workshop, students are invited to share their completed or in process artwork(s) with the group for a critique session.

Crit Club members will also have an opportunity to exhibit their artwork at VPAG.

Mini Artists

Vernon Public Art Gallery 3228 31st Avenue, Vernon, British Columbia, Canada

Join 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.

January 26 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Fairy Wands
This session will begin with a tour of Tammy Salzl’s exhibition, Beautiful Parasites. Salzl’s work is inspired by surrealism, mythology, and folklore. After viewing the exhibition, we will make fairy wands!

Family Saturdays

Vernon Public Art Gallery 3228 31st Avenue, Vernon, British Columbia, Canada

Join 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.

January 27 1:00 - 3:30 PM

Sculpting Fairy Houses
This session will begin with a tour of Tammy Salzl’s exhibition, Beautiful Parasites. Much of Salzl’s work is inspired by surrealism, mythology, and folklore. Inspired by the themes and characters in the artwork, we will be making fairy homes.

$5 – $9

Pictionary Paint: a Vernon Winter Carnival Event

Vernon Public Art Gallery 3228 31st Avenue, Vernon, British Columbia, Canada

Join us for Pictionary Paint at VPAG, a Vernon Winter Carnival event.

Pictionary Paint is not your ordinary game night. Join us for an exciting and creative experience where you and your friends can compete as a team of 4 or 6 and receive a special discounted group rate. Alternatively, if you’re coming solo or with a friend, we’ll pair you up with some awesome new friends for the night. The fun, laughter, and creativity will flow as you work your way to the top of the leaderboard, vying for incredible prizes and even a VPAG membership for your entire team!

The evening kicks off with teams competing head-to-head, with the winner of each round advancing to the next, in classic Pictionary style. Teams that don’t make it to the next round won’t miss out on the fun – they can partake in curated art activities inspired by the current exhibitions at VPAG while enjoying the Pictionary painting showdown.

But wait, there’s more! Even if your team gets eliminated in the first round, there’s no need to worry. We have a range of engaging art activities, games, drinks, and snacks to keep you entertained throughout the night. “Pictionary Paint” promises an unforgettable evening of creativity, camaraderie, and competition, ensuring that everyone leaves with smiles and unforgettable memories.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic event, where art and fun unite in the heart of the Vernon Winter Carnival. Secure your spot by registering early, and get ready to create, laugh, and celebrate with us at VPAG.

$30 – $150

Valentines Prom

Vernon Public Art Gallery 3228 31st Avenue, Vernon, British Columbia, Canada

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Vernon Public Art Gallery! Our Valentines Prom is the perfect way to celebrate love, art, and good vibes. Get ready for an Art After Dark experience like no other! Bring your partner, friends, or come solo and meet new people who share your passion for art and music.

The event is sponsored by Woolley & Co, and the VPAG is excited to be partnering with Becky’s Back Door Beans to bring you some incredible local Musical talents, Norsu, and DJ BG. Enjoy a specialty free welcome drink inspired by a classic spiked punch upon entry, and get entered to win some of our fabulous door prizes.

​Brennan from Pranic Forest will be on location doing specialty prom inspired caricatures. Take a classic prom photo in the photo booth, or design your very own valentine’s cards while experiencing Beautiful Parasites, the Exhibition by Tammy Salzl, an immersive installation transporting you to magical fairytale place.

Prizes for the King, Queen and everything in between will be announced during the end of the evening.

$25

VPAG Opening Reception: Ulrich J. Wolff

Vernon Public Art Gallery 3228 31st Avenue, Vernon, British Columbia, Canada

The Vernon Public Art Gallery welcomes award-winning international artist Ulrich J. Wolff for an exclusive exhibition.The Vernon Public Art Gallery is thrilled to announce the visit of renowned international artist, Ulrich J. Wolff, for the opening reception of his highly anticipated exhibition titled There Must Be Life. The exhibition will be on display at the […]