June 27 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The opening reception for our Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts Auction Preview will take place on June 27th.
The community is warmly invited to join in the celebration and preview all of the artwork that will be available for bidding during the auction at Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts. Light bites and drinks will be served, and entry is by donation.
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July 25 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The opening reception for our new exhibitions will be on July 25, from 6-8 PM at the Vernon Public Art Gallery.
Opening on July 25th are the following:
Descent into Classicism by Glenn Clark
The community is warmly invited to join in the celebration, meet the artists, and enjoy a short talk by some of the exhibiting artists about their exhibitions. Light bites and drinks will be served, and entry is by donation.
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June 27 @ 10:00 am – July 15 @ 5:00 pm
Preview the spectacular pieces available at the Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts Auction Preview exhibition from June 26th to July 16th, 2024.
Join us on June 26th for the Opening Reception of the Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts auction preview.
Previous Auction items, and previous Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts previews:
May 23 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The opening reception for the four new exhibitions will be on May 23rd, from 6-8 PM at the Vernon Public Art Gallery.
Opening on May 23rd are the following:
Emergence by UBCO BFA Students
Through Our Eyes by Members of the Teen Junction
An Eclectic Collection by Members of the VPAG Crit Club
The community is warmly invited to join in the celebration, meet the artists, and enjoy a short talk by some of the exhibiting artists about their exhibitions. Light bites and drinks will be served, and entry is by donation.
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Ulrich J. Wolff: There Must Be Life
March 14 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Vernon Public Art Gallery Welcomes Award-Winning International Artist Ulrich J. Wolff for 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 Vernon Public Art Gallery from March 14th to May 15th, 2024.
Ulrich J. Wolff, winner of the 2021 Okanagan Print Triennial (OPT), an esteemed tri-annual exhibition alternating between the Vernon Public Art Gallery and the Kelowna Art Gallery, will be in attendance at the opening reception. The OPT, initiated in 2009 as a national open-juried print exhibition, has evolved into an international competition, attracting top printmakers from over 22 countries worldwide. Dauna Kennedy, Executive Director of the Vernon Public Art Gallery, expressed excitement about hosting Wolff’s solo exhibition this year, with the OPT concurrently taking place at the Kelowna Art Gallery.
“Wolff’s selection as the winner of the 2021 competition brings an international perspective to our community. His artistic skill and unique vision make this exhibition a must-see event,” said Dauna Kennedy.
Ulrich J. Wolff, from Germany, is not only an accomplished artist but also a respected teacher of etching and screen printing at the Kunstakademie Karlsruhe. With a background in painting and graphics from the State Academy of the Fine Arts Karlsruhe, Wolff has participated in over 240 national and international print media exhibitions in various countries.
There Must Be Life promises to captivate audiences with its diverse range of imagery, showcasing natural and urban landscapes, architecture, bodies of water, fields, forests, and vegetation. While dedicated to photographically constructed imagery and environments devoid of human presence, Wolff also includes haunting portraits which reflect the mysteries of the human condition.
The opening reception for Ulrich J. Wolff’s exhibition will take place on Thursday, March 14th, from 6-8 PM at the Vernon Public Art Gallery. The community is warmly invited to join in the celebration, meet the artist, and enjoy a short talk by Wolff about his exhibition. Light bites and drinks will be served, and entry is by donation.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to engage with the internationally acclaimed artist Ulrich J. Wolff and experience the compelling world of There Must Be Life at the Vernon Public Art Gallery. Entry is by donation.
February 10 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join us on February 10th at 10:00 am for Drag Storytime, a fun all ages event featuring stories, songs, rhymes and an art activity, with award-winning drag artist, Freida Whales! Register for a chance to win a family membership to the Vernon Public Art Gallery!
July 17 @ 6:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Tickets Available NOW!
Join us Wednesday, July 17th, at 6:30pm – late
at Paddlewheel Hall
as the Vernon Public Art Gallery hosts the spectacular fundraiser
Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts.
Click below to get yours!
Tickets for the 38th annual Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts are officially on sale, with limited seating available.
Ticket prices range from $100 – $150 (+fees and tax) for individual seats, or $600 (+fees and tax) for a VIP table of four.
All VIP tickets will come with a complimentary 1 year individual membership to the Vernon Public Art Gallery! Other benefits include premium seating at a table of four on the deck, along with a complimentary bottle of wine at the table.
Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts is a benefit event put on by the Vernon Public Art Gallery each July, and will be taking place this year at the stunning Paddlewheel Hall. The event will feature a collection of curated artwork generously donated by local artists and all proceeds will support the VPAG’s purpose of connecting our community to the creative presence and possibilities within the visual arts through its exhibitions and activities. As Vernon’s longest-running art auction, the annual Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts fundraiser is a staple event in the Greater Vernon community, providing an opportunity for the art-loving community to come together and support a great cause. The impacts from this event are far reaching and only possible through the generosity of our local artists, businesses, volunteers and event attendees.
The event will feature a live auction filled with one-of-a-kind works of art available for bidding, and a silent auction with unique luxury packages donated from businesses far and wide including multiple travel packages to destinations like the Yukon, Victoria, Revelstoke and many more! Attendees can bid during the live and silent auctions while enjoying the ambiance of Paddlewheel, complete with music and captivating scenery. Attendees will be welcomed to the event with a complimentary glass of bubbly and have the chance to enjoy local BC wine, beer, and delicious hors d’oeuvres catered by Uprooted Kitchen and Catering, and Gumtree Catering. Thank you to our partners for their support of this event.
MEA 2024 Presented by Bannister Honda
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the event, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly at [email protected]. Thank you for your continued support of the Vernon Public Art Gallery and the arts in our community.
THANK YOU TO OUR 2024 MEA SPONSORS
2024 CONTRIBUTING ARTISTS
