About the Gallery
The Vernon Public Art Gallery is an important part of cultural tourism in the region, as well as being a centre for educational and cultural activities in the North Okanagan.
The gallery has:
- an average annual attendance of 15,000 visitors (from all over the world).
- over 6,000 participants in our child and adult art education programs.
- over 400 members.
- over 100 volunteers dedicating more than 6,000 hours yearly.
In 2009 we celebrate 64 years as an active and vital part of this community!
Mission Statement:
The Vernon Public Art Gallery Society is committed to fostering the appreciation of the visual arts for all members of the community. The Gallery exhibits, collects and preserves regional, national and international art in all media in order to educate, inspire and encourage participation.
Mandate:
- To exhibit, collect and encourage local, regional, national and international art of the highest possible standards.
- To provide a meeting place, facility and institution for the benefit of the citizens of the North Okanagan Regional District.
- To provide information, education and inspiration to the community
Board of Trustees 2009:
President: Marion Morrison
Treasurer: Stuart Moir
Trustees: Rick Derksen, Terry Price, Sigrid Ann Thors, Gilly Walsh, Peter Davison, Mike Carlson
