World Art Day

by Shawna Patenaude | Apr 8, 2026

Join us on April 15 at Mackie Lake House for World Art Day! We’ll have the grounds open from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm and are inviting all artists and art enthusiasts to come join us create artworks and handicrafts in the great outdoors. Bring your paints,...

First Friday Art Trail

by Shawna Patenaude | Apr 8, 2026

First Friday — it’s a Thing!  On Friday, April 10th, the First Friday Art Trail invites you inside working studios across Greater Vernon – the actual spaces where art gets made. Plan your route at firstfridayokanagan.com, explore artist profiles, and start...

Art After Dark

by Shawna Patenaude | Apr 8, 2026

Art After Dark at the Vernon Public Art Gallery Friday, April 17, 2026 | 7:00 – 10:00 PM Vernon Public Art Gallery | 19+ Event Step into the gallery after hours for Art After Dark, a 19+ event designed to spark creativity and connection. Guests of all experience...

Okanagan Artists Of Canada Spring Show

by Shawna Patenaude | Mar 26, 2026

The Okanagan Artists of Canada Society will be hanging their art down the opening aisle of the Village Green Shopping Mall on March 26. The colourful and varied paintings from more than 35 local talents will greet shoppers until April 24th. Once again the mall has...

Amy J. Dyck Artist Talk

by Shawna Patenaude | Mar 23, 2026

Amy J. Dyck Artist Talk: April 18, 2026 | 1 pm at the Vernon Public Art Gallery Discover the stories, methods, and meanings behind Portals to Elsewhere with Amy J. Dyck. Portals to Elsewhere invites viewers into a dreamlike, psychological landscape populated by...