Through Our Eyes
May 29 @ 10:00 am – July 29 @ 5:00 pm
Teen Junction
Up-front Gallery
May 29 – July 29, 2026
Opening Reception: May 28 from 6 to 8 pm
hrough Our Eyes is an exhibition of artwork by youth from BGC Okanagan’s Teen Junction Youth Program. For years, Teen Junction and the Vernon Public Art Gallery have collaborated to create space for the voices and experiences of Vernon’s youth to be shared through art.
Teen Junction is a dynamic, low-barrier environment where youth are welcomed, supported, and encouraged to build confidence, develop relationships, and explore creative expression. The works presented in Through Our Eyes reflect the importance of these spaces, demonstrating how art can become a powerful tool for self-expression, communication, and connection.
This year’s exhibition explores the contrast between how youth feel they are perceived by society and how they truly see themselves. Through drawing, painting, mixed media, and personal storytelling, the artists challenge assumptions, share lived experiences, and reclaim their own narratives with honesty and vulnerability. Together, the works invite viewers to look beyond stereotypes and encounter these young people through a lens of resilience, individuality, and humanity.
Special thanks to the staff and mentors at BGC Okanagan for the care, encouragement, and support they provide to youth in our community, and to Sara Isaac, whose dedication and leadership continue to guide and shape this exhibition each year.
