October 16 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: Vernon Public Art Gallery
Admission: By donation
We are pleased to invite you to the opening receptions of our latest exhibitions: Exposed!, the 2025 Members Exhibition, and Whispers of Home, the exhibition of Mackie Lake House Artist-in-Residence Marzieh Homayoun.
Join us on October 16th from 6–8 PM at the Vernon Public Art Gallery for an evening celebrating art and community. Meet the artists, enjoy light bites and drinks, and hear a few short talks about the exhibitions. It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect with local creatives, explore new artworks, and share in an inspiring night at the gallery.
October 24 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Friday, October 24, 2025 | 7:00 – 10:00 pm
Vernon Public Art Gallery | 19+ Event
Step behind the gallery doors and into a world of after-hours intrigue and creativity. Proudly sponsored by Woolley & Co., Art After Dark transforms the Vernon Public Art Gallery into a speakeasy-style haven where art, music, and atmosphere intertwine.
Experience the gallery like never before:
Live performances from local musicians, setting the perfect mood.
Hands-on art activities inspired by current exhibitions, designed for both seasoned artists and those just looking for fun.
Tasty bites and signature drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, to enjoy as you explore.
A photo room to capture the memories of a night unlike any other.
This is more than a night out—it’s an invitation to connect with your community, discover new creativity, and immerse yourself in a unique gallery experience after hours. Don’t miss your chance to be part of an evening of art, music, and secret charm.
Proudly sponsored by
September 17 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Teachers are invited to join us for Cheers & Chat on Wednesday, September 17 at 4:00pm at the Vernon Public Art Gallery.
This special gathering will offer an exclusive preview of our upcoming exhibitions and an overview of the educational programming available for the 2025/2026 school year. It’s a great opportunity to learn how these exhibitions and resources can enhance your students’ learning experiences.
Enjoy a complimentary drink while we share exciting new opportunities and discuss how the gallery can support your classroom.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Exposed! VPAG Member Exhibition
Exhibition on view from October 16 – December 18
Members are invited to submit to this year’s edition of Exposed!, the Vernon Public Art Gallery’s annual members’ exhibition celebrating the creativity and talent of our community. This much-anticipated show offers artists of all backgrounds and experience levels the opportunity to present their work in a professional gallery setting.
As a fundraiser for the Gallery, artists are encouraged to make their works available for sale, with a portion of proceeds supporting VPAG’s exhibitions and programs. New this year, however, members may also choose to list their work as Not For Sale (NFS), ensuring that everyone can participate without the pressure of selling.
Above all, the Members’ Exhibition is about giving back to those who support us year-round. This is your opportunity to bring out your best work and share your talents with the community in a professional gallery environment. We are proud to showcase the diverse creativity of our membership and to celebrate the vital role you play in sustaining the arts in our region.
How to Participate
- Open to all current VPAG members
- Submit up to two artworks in any medium (painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media, etc.)
- Maximum size: 24 x 36 inches (2D) or 50” total dimensions (3D)
- Works must be ready to hang or display
- Sales encouraged as part of our fundraiser (30% commission applies), with the option to list works as Not for Sale (NFS)
- Works must be delivered to the Gallery on or before October 3, 2025
*New* this year we’ve added an NFS (Not-For-Sale) option for artists who wish to participate but do not want to sell their work. While this exhibition remains a gallery fundraiser, we also recognize that offering a platform for members to share their artwork without the pressure of sales is important. This shift is part of our longer-term vision to transform the Members’ Exhibition into a fully Not-for-Sale exhibition, reflecting our role as a public gallery where the focus remains on presenting art in a non-commercial context. Above all, this exhibition is about celebrating you and your creative contributions to our community!
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How to Print a Multiblock/Multicoloured Woodcut
Friday, September 5, 2025
Starting at 1 pm
September 5 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Join exhibiting artist Rhonda Neufeld for a live demonstration of her large-scale multi-block woodcut printmaking process. This in-depth session will focus on the hand-printing techniques used to create the works featured in Leaving Home, offering insight into the artist’s meticulous and physical approach to printmaking.
Rhonda will begin by sharing how she develops her imagery, selects her woodblocks, and carves the image using specialized tools. The emphasis will be on her method of hand-printing (without a press) highlighting the challenges and precision required to produce consistent editions.
The demonstration will also include a discussion of:
- Creating and using a registration template
- Selecting papers suitable for hand-printing
- Ink qualities and mixing
- Tools such as brayers and glass inking surfaces
- Safe cleaning methods for blocks and tools
Attendees are encouraged to arrive promptly at 1:00 pm to experience the full demonstration. A Q&A session with the artist will follow.
September 11 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Join us at the gallery on Thursday, September 11, at 6 pm to discover the stories behind Leaving Home, a deeply reflective exhibition by artist Rhonda Neufeld. In this artist talk, Neufeld will share insights into her creative process, her connection to the land, and the experiences that have shaped her practice. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage directly with the artist and explore the themes of place, memory, and belonging.
July 25 @ 8:00 am – October 8 @ 5:00 pm
Teen Junction
Up-Front Gallery
July 25 – September 24, 2025
Opening Reception: July 24 from 6-8 PM
Through Our Eyes is a community-based exhibition created by youth from the Teen Junction Youth Centre in partnership with the Vernon Public Art Gallery. This ongoing project gives voice to the lived experiences of Vernon’s youth, offering a platform for expression, representation, and connection through the arts. Teen Junction provides a safe, supportive after-school space for youth to connect, learn, and access resources when needed.
Image Description: Chloe Zimmerman, Untitled, lino-prints, 2025.
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July 25 @ 8:00 am – September 24 @ 5:00 pm
UBCO Printmaking
Community Gallery
July 25 – September 24, 2025
Opening Reception: July 24 from 6-8 PM
HOT OFF THE PRESS showcases a diverse selection of new work created by students in the printmaking program at UBC Okanagan. Ranging from traditional techniques such as intaglio and relief printing to experimental, mixed-media approaches, the exhibition offers a vibrant cross-section of contemporary student print practices.
Selected with the guidance of UBCO professor Briar Craig and sessional lecturer Dr. Darian Goldin Stahl—who also led the courses from which these works emerged—the exhibition reflects the rigour, play, and conceptual inquiry fostered in the studio. With students at different stages in their academic and artistic journeys, the exhibition highlights both those just beginning to explore the fundamentals of printmaking and those using the medium to push the boundaries of process and form.
Together, these prints speak to the evolving possibilities of printmaking as both a technical and expressive medium. HOT OFF THE PRESS celebrates the creative voices of a new generation of artists, offering insight into the thoughtful, hands-on, and critically engaged work being produced in UBCO’s dynamic printmaking studios.
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June 26 @ 10:00 am – July 15 @ 5:00 pm
Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts
Community Gallery
June 26 – July 15, 2025
Opening Reception: July 3 from 6 – 8 PM
The MEA Auction Preview offers a first look at the full collection of artworks generously donated by local and regional artists in support of the Vernon Public Art Gallery’s annual MEA fundraising auction.
Installed in the gallery throughout the month leading up to the event, this exhibition invites visitors to experience the artworks in person, explore a wide range of creative practices, and learn more about the participating artists. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a first-time bidder, the preview provides the perfect opportunity to plan your bids in advance and support the arts in your community.
Don’t miss this chance to discover new artists, connect with the gallery, and help ensure the continued success of one of VPAG’s most important fundraising events of the year!
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May 29 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
The Vernon Public Art Gallery will host its AGM on May 29, 2025 at 5:30 pm.
We invite members of the VPAG, along with the public to attend and join us for a recap on activities from 2024. Copies of the Annual Report will be available in person and online.
