Vernon Public Art Gallery

Fireline Kinship
2026-05-29 08:00 - 2026-07-29 17:00 (America/Vancouver)
Taylor Baptiste

Caroline Galbraith GalleryMay 29 – July 29, 2026

Opening Reception: May 28 from 6 to 8 pm

Fireline Kinship is a multidisciplinary exhibition by Taylor Baptiste of the Osoyoos Indian Band and Syilx Okanagan Nation. Developed in response to intensifying climate realities in the Okanagan and the 2021 Nk’Mip wildfire, the work examines the relationship between fire, land stewardship, and cultural continuity, while reflecting on the processes of collective healing that follow environmental and community trauma.

The exhibition features a short film alongside sculptural regalia and sculptural works that engage fire as both a site of loss and a catalyst for renewal. Through material, movement, and image, Baptiste reflects on kinship with the land, the responsibilities carried within that relationship, and the role of community in navigating loss, resilience, and renewal.

Through Our Eyes
2026-05-29 10:00 - 2026-07-29 17:00
Teen Junction

Up-front GalleryMay 29 – July 29, 2026

Opening Reception: May 28 from 6 to 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.
