Fall for Art – Okanagan Artists of Canada Society
Vernon Community Arts Centre 2704A Highway 6, Vernon, British ColumbiaThe Okanagan Artists of Canada Society (OACS) highly anticipated and very popular annual art Fall show will take place at the Vernon Community Arts Centre in Polson Park.
Artsolutely – Local Artisan Sale and Fundraiser
Vernon Community Arts Centre 2704A Highway 6, Vernon, British ColumbiaYou are invited to the 17th Annual Artsolutely sale and fundraiser, at the Vernon Community Art Centre!
It is an annual artisans show known for being a shopping extravaganza with quality hand-made gifts that can’t be found anywhere else! With works from over 35 local artisans, it’s a one-stop-shop offering something for everyone: pottery, paintings, glass art, jewelry, metal and wood work, fabric arts, natural products, and so much more! Artsolutely invites visitors into a warm and relaxed atmosphere where they can leisurely take in the beauty of local art and shop for those they love. New products arrive daily so you’ll want to check back often.
Artsolutley Customer Appreciation Day!
Vernon Community Arts Centre 2704A Highway 6, Vernon, British ColumbiaJoin the Vernon Community Arts Centre for an afternoon of celebration, and appreciation of YOU, our incredible community.
From Noon-5pm on Saturday, December 17, 2022, we will have fun activities for all ages to enjoy, including:
Food Trucks
Live Musical Entertainment
Kid’s Activities
Live Art Demonstrations (Raku, Chainsaw, Painting)
Free hot chocolate bar
Access to Artsolutely’s annual sale with over 10,000 handcrafted items by North Okanagan Artisans
Prize Draw
FREE TO ALL!! All ages welcome!
NOFCA Spring Show
Vernon Community Arts Centre 2704A Highway 6, Vernon, British ColumbiaThe VCAC proudly presents works from the North Okanagan Federation of Canadian Artists. Each year the NOFCA holds a juried show which features three prize winning paintings, three honorable mentions, and many more extraordinary works from their talented group of local artists. The quality of works and diversity of art is always a treat for the eyes.
Free for the public. Donations welcomed.
Raining Cats and Dogs Arts Show & Sale
Vernon Community Arts Centre 2704A Highway 6, Vernon, British ColumbiaThis spring, it will be Raining Cats and Dogs in the Arts Centre Gallery and Art Shop. Local artists and artisans will have a wide selection of functional artisan goods and fine art pieces for you explore. You’ll find everything from pet portraits and sculptures to food dishes and handmade collars and keychains.
Expressions of 2023
Vernon Community Arts Centre 2704A Highway 6, Vernon, British ColumbiaThe Vernon Community Arts Centre presents "Expressions of 2023", a collection of new works by members of the Arts Council of the North Okanagan.
From painting and prints to clay, glass and metal sculptures, this show celebrates the diversity of talent in our region and provides insight into what local artists are focusing on this year. Visitors will be able to vote for "Viewers Choice Award" where one artist will win a gift certificate to the VCAC. One voter will also win by random draw.
Expressions of 2023 runs June 2 thru July 4 and is open daily.
Admission is free.
Rail Trail Plein Air Event
Vernon Community Arts Centre 2704A Highway 6, Vernon, British ColumbiaOpus Kelowna & Arts Council of the North Okanagan Present The Rail Trail Plein Air Event – Sunday, June 11, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Paint outdoors & explore nature with your brush in hand!
Starting at KM 0 of the beautiful Okanagan Rail Trail in Vernon and extending into Lake Country, artists will explore the trail and seek out a spot to paint for the day. This event is free and open to all ages and abilities. Prizes will be awarded in 4 groups: Experienced Artists, Emerging Artists, NEW Youth Artists, and People’s Choice. Bring your own art supplies and get ready for a day of plein air fun!! At the end of the day, artists will gather at the Vernon Community Arts Centre for art jurying, prizes, and some light refreshments. FREE to join.
Pal̓w̓ícyaʔ (butterflies) in the Park
Vernon Community Arts Centre 2704A Highway 6, Vernon, British ColumbiaFREE EVENT
Pal̓w̓ícyaʔ (butterflies) in the Park – July 1st
with Keely Schnieder
Come drop-in on and create a beautiful fluttering butterfly using a clothes pin and colourful markers at the Vernon Community Arts Centre. Learn about some of the butterfly species that are native to the area we live in. A free fun event for all ages.
Okanagan Living
Vernon Community Arts Centre 2704A Highway 6, Vernon, British ColumbiaIn a country as vast as Canada, you'll find that each province, territory, region and community has it's own distinct culture and climate. So what does that mean for life in the Okanagan? We asked local artists to answer that question through art. This exhibit uses a variety of artistic styles and mediums to explore everything from the landscape and wildlife to their favourite pastimes and culinary delights.
Okanagan Living runs July 8 to August 1, and is open daily to the public. Hours are Mon-Thurs 9-9, Fri-Sat 9-5, Sun 12-4.
Admission is free and donations are accepted should you wish to contribute to future community programming.
Awakening the Spirit
Vernon Community Arts Centre 2704A Highway 6, Vernon, British ColumbiaThe Vernon Community Arts Centre is proud to welcome back The Canadian Mental Health Association and the 20th 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 with mental illness who have used art to improve their mental health positively. We hope to break down some of the barriers and stigma surrounding mental health and mental illness through art and creativity.
Awakening the Spirit runs August 3 to 22nd, and is open daily to the public. Hours are Mon-Thurs 9-9, Fri-Sat 9-5, Sun 12-4. An opening reception will be held Thursday, August 3rd (time TBD).
Admission is free and donations are accepted should you wish to contribute to future community programming.
Fresh Perspectives
Vernon Community Arts Centre 2704A Highway 6, Vernon, British ColumbiaWe love this exhibit and know you will too!
Each year, the Vernon Community Arts Centre showcases the work of emerging artists, ages 5 to 25. As they title indicates, their ideas are always fresh and they often take a different perspective into their art practice and finished pieces.
Fresh Perspectives will run daily from August 24 to September 10th, and will also coincide with our 2023 Youth Artist in Residence Exhibit. Come down and support Vernon’s young creatives.
Hours: Mon-Thurs 9-9, Fri-Sat 9-5, Sun 12-4.
Coil Pot Building Demonstration
Vernon Community Arts Centre 2704A Highway 6, Vernon, British ColumbiaCome down to the Arts Centre and watch ceramic artist, Sabrina Boulay, while she works on a large scale coil pot. Coiling pottery was one of the primary potting methods prior to the development of pottery wheels. Coil pots are sturdy in large forms and have been used for thousands of years across the globe.
Demonstrations will be held at the Vernon Community Arts Centre on Sunday, September 24th between 12:30-1:30pm, and Monday, September 25th, 4:30-5:30pm. If weather permits, we will be outside on the front lawn of the Arts Centre.